f-wolf Member 897 Member For: 17y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 17/07/10 11:21 PM Share Posted 17/07/10 11:21 PM Ford readies diesel as turbo dies of thirst July 17, 2010FORD has quietly killed off the turbocharged version of its Australian-made Territory soft-roader. The local car maker confirmed to Drive that the Territory Turbo Ghia model has been axed as a result of the stricter vehicle emissions regulations that came into effect on July 1.At : Ford Territory Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASNU Member 261 Member For: 21y 11m 2d Location: Brooklyn Posted 18/07/10 01:28 AM Share Posted 18/07/10 01:28 AM What a waste.This has been the best Ford I have ever owned.Stealth,Power and grip is the go.I am sure they could of sold a couple of hundred thousand in the US if Ford let them in.Why didnt they let some tuner have a go at tuning the things properly to get another 100kms out of the tank.I get a easy 650km out of 70 litres on the sydney/Brisbane run for the past 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 18/07/10 02:37 AM Share Posted 18/07/10 02:37 AM It's not just about fuel economy. It's about the emissions it puts out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 18/07/10 03:22 AM Share Posted 18/07/10 03:22 AM (edited) Assume it was the BF engine that got the chop? Surely they could have whacked the FG in there and still be OK? Or is it a case of why bother if the diesel is coming?edit: suppose I could have just read the article Ford Australia updated the turbocharged version of its locally built 4.0-litre in-line six-cylinder for the 2008 FG Falcon to ensure it complied with the new Euro IV emissions laws, though admits sales didn't justify modifying the engine for the Territory."We did the engineering work for the Falcon sedan [XR6 Turbo], obviously, to meet Euro IV, but we didn't see enough of a market to do the work for the Territory version," says company spokeswoman Sinead McAlary."It was always a niche vehicle and [sales] in the last couple of years had declined. So it was even more niche as people became more concerned about the cost of fuel." Edited 18/07/10 03:23 AM by tab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramad Member 824 Member For: 19y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 19/07/10 02:31 PM Share Posted 19/07/10 02:31 PM It is sad that the Turbo variant will be no longer, seeing as the rest of the range continues to sell well, even as in its present iteration, its far from fresh. I suppose that the turbo examples out there will become somewhat scarce, not that you expect that to be reflected in used vehicle values... One thing Im sure of though, and that is no matter how the diesels are modded and retuned, they will never come close to the all-round performance of the petrol turbo.. As to fuel consumption, injection gas is still comfortably cheaper that diesel.Mal K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 3m 22d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 19/07/10 10:49 PM Share Posted 19/07/10 10:49 PM fairlane/ltd GoneWagon GoneRTV goneTerry turbo goneNot looking good.Bunna can you comment more as to why. Was it a close call... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-wolf Member 897 Member For: 17y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 20/07/10 01:03 AM Author Share Posted 20/07/10 01:03 AM Jul 19, 2010 2011 Ford Territory Diesel On Track, No LPG Or Four-Cylinder Models Planned" Ford Australia has confirmed that the upcoming V6 turbo-diesel version of the Territory is on track for a 2011 launch, although it won't be joined by an LPG model or four-cylinder entry-level model."At : 2011 Ford Territory TurboDiesel On Schedule, No LPG Or EcoBoost Model On The Cards | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macktheknife Xtreme Xalted Member Donating Members 3,112 Member For: 21y 7m 22d Gender: Male Location: BrisVegas Posted 20/07/10 02:10 AM Share Posted 20/07/10 02:10 AM The 2.7l V6 diesel is a crock. Old tech, out of the ark stuff.140Kw & 440Nm from 2.7 litres just does not cut the mustard. I was going to wait for the Diesel Terry until I found out that this was the engine. Nearly cried.that's when I decided on the Korean. 2.2 litre, Common rail, electonically variable vane Turbo, Bosch Pietzo injectors = 145Kw & 445Nm working a 6 speed.No comparison really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 3m 22d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 20/07/10 02:19 AM Share Posted 20/07/10 02:19 AM basicly the same power and torque but with the added weight of the tezza it may be a slug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASNU Member 261 Member For: 21y 11m 2d Location: Brooklyn Posted 20/07/10 07:17 AM Share Posted 20/07/10 07:17 AM Those torque figures look good for a start.The motor will get around 8/900kms to a tank as well I assume.I think they will sell them quite easilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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