A Lot Is Riding On Ford's Territory

[aaronmihe]

so they can boogie with the big boys

Everyones ones a critic....

[Macktheknife]

Yeah.

I'm with the positives on this one. A lot of good for us all will come from this if the Terra is a big seller. A lot of R&D shared, lots more shared componantry, etc etc.

And yeah, as the Macka days get longer, I'd much rather be towing the boat/caravan with an Oz designed and made veehikal than a fully imported anything. (Of couse if the Lotto numbers come up then the Cayenne has gotta be a big prospect!!!)

Nuff said. Go the Ford product.

Meanwhile, the T is the best seat I've ever had under my bum and it's going to stay that way for a while yet.............God and the Missus willing..............

[Falchoon]

Why not tow the boat/caravan with your T?

If they are too heavy then upgrade to a GT or downgrade to a n/a XR6 if you can't afford GT.

[Macktheknife]

Falchoon

Have you gone stark raving godonski? :o

Downgrade to an NA?? ....... WTF......(with opologies to ed etc...)

Better PM me your address and I'll mail you some blue smarties.

Really, I was only speaking about the future when the Macka timing has been dulled by the ravages of time, alcohol and lollies. I do hold out a glimmer of hope for a GT in around 28 months. Might have to do a salary sacrifice (Which will leave me with $187.56/week). Just leave me enough for fuel and the occasional packet of smarties.

Hey......what a life.............

[Guest Señor Deanodriver]

The wife is keen.  Waiting for the release so she can get a test drive.  An I was hoping for another "T" or perhaps a GT.....

Photos don't do the Territory justice, it is great looking in the flesh, I would tend to wait a tad with Territory, whole new model platform and all, there will be issues, despite what Geoff say's (what else could he say) I would wait for a year until the first round of issue fixes are implemented, I would hope the BA'S coming out now would start having less problems, TIME FOR A GT THEN! Good luck Dave!

yeah, I've seen a couple driving around Geelong too, you're right, they actually look pretty nice in the flesh, for a bloody 4WD

I don't think the Adventra will be very successful, though, due to the lack of a V6. I think the Territory will have a higher chance of being successful. It's at a better price, it has a 6 (a good one too), and looks nicer IMO

[bdennis]

Spotted a Terry this morning with trade plates on it.

It was lightning strike.(or close to it) It looked like it had a full set of badges on it.

It must have been a low series as it had a "XT" badge on the rear right.

I work near Jeffs shed. So must have been heading that way for the Motor Show.

Looked the goods!

[rs2000]

I don't think the Adventra will be very successful, though, due to the lack of a V6. I think the Territory will have a higher chance of being successful. It's at a better price, it has a 6 (a good one too), and looks nicer IMO

don't you think the territory may suffer the same fate..no option of a v8 or turbo six.

I think it's time to get those blinkers removed

[bdennis]

Guys,

Here is another update re the Terry on GoAuto Enews (Cant find the other post that listed the last GoAuto update..)

Direct quotes from Enews 25 Feb 04

Ford's Territory is equipped to the hilt

FORD’S forthcoming Territory SUV could well be the car

for those who just can’t do without a canoe carrier, 50-litre

mobile fridge or at least 31 internal storage compartments.

Ford has released detailed equipment lists for its full-size

crossover wagon, and the inventory of no fewer than 67

dealer-fit accessories makes for interesting reading.

The list also confirms Territory, on sale June 1, will be offered

in two specification levels, dubbed in the interim by Ford as

Entry Series and High Series – each available as either

rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Ford’s 182kW DOHC inline six-cylinder is the only engine

choice (for now), but combined with ex-factory optional third

row seating across the board there’s officially eight different

Territory variants.

The range will kick-off with a rear-drive five-seater priced in

the mid-to-high $30,000 bracket.

Entry Series RWD

Standard interior equipment:

Trek cloth trim in Eucalyptus

Interior Command Centre

Trip Computer

Air-conditioning

Power adjustable pedals

Front/rear power windows

Steering wheel audio controls

60-40 split-fold second row

Four-way power driver’s seat

100-watt single-CD audio system

Wet/dry reversible rear floor

31 storgae compartments

Flat folding load floor

Standard exterior equipment:

Roof rack rails

Standard mechanical equipment:

Acutrac rear-wheel drivetrain

Control Blade IRS

Virtual Pivot Control Link front

suspension

ABS

Grade Logic Control

Traction control

Barra 182 4.0-litre DOHC six-cyl

Sequential Sports Shift auto

17-inch steel wheels

235/60 R17 102H road tyres

Standard safety/security equipment:

Remote keyless entry

Panic alarm

Childproof rear door locks

Intelligent safety system

Dual-stage driver airbag

Front passenger airbag

Smartshield security system

Factory options:

Side curtain airbags

Cruise control

Second row slide function

Third row seats

Prestige paint

Exterior dealer accessories:

17 x 7.5 five-spoke alloys

Unpainted body styling kit

Colour-coded body styling kit

Running boards

Unpainted spoiler

Colour-coded spoiler

Bike carrier

Canoe/kayak holder

Carry bars

Roof luggage basket

375-litre roof luggage box

405-litre roof luggage box

Soft roof luggage cover

Three ski carriers

Five ski carriers

Bonnet protectors

Dust deflector

Foglight guards

Headlight guards

Licence plate covers

Mudspats

Rear bumper protector

Sump guard kit

Tyre step

Front weathershields

Rear weathershields

Slimline weathershields

Standard towpack

Heavy-duty towpack

Interior dealer accessories:

Reverse sensing system

Alarm

Integrated alarm with backup

Safety barrier

1kg fire extinguisher

2kg fire extinguisher

First-aid kit

Safety triangle

Load area cargo shelf

CD wallet

15-litre ‘Day Tripper’ fridge

35-litre ‘Weekender’ fridge

50-litre ‘Camper’ fridge

Fridge power adaptor

Insulated fridge cover (35L)

Insulated fridge cover (50L)

Mobile phone presenter

REX3 entertainment system

REX3 games adaptor and bag

Seatback organiser

Cargo hammock net

Cargo liner

Cargo retention net

Cargo swing net

Carpet mats

Console insul-bag

Dashmat

Leather sequential sports shifter

Leather steering wheel

Rubber floor mats

Sporty scuff plate inserts

Alloy scuff plate inserts

Waterproof seat cover

Set of two window shades

Set of three window shades

Entry Series AWD

Entry Series RWD plus:

Acutrac Plus all-wheel drive

Dynamic Stability Control

235/60 R17 102H SUV tyres

High Series RWD:

Entry series RWD plus:

Leather trim in Eucalyptus

Premium ICC with colour screen

Dual-zone climate control

Electrochromatic rear-view mirror

Leather steering wheel

Leather gearshifter

Leather handbrake lever

Six-way power driver’s seat

Premium six-CD audio system

33 storage compartments

Cargo hammock net

Prestige paint

Full body colour

Foglights

17-inch alloy wheels

235/60 R17 102H road tyres

Side curtain airbags

Reverse sensing system

High Series AWD:

High series RWD plus:

Acutrac Plus all-wheel drive

Dynamic Stability Control

235/60 R17 102H SUV tyres

Optional Hill Descent Control

End Quote...

[tongueboy]

......what size fuel tank in this mother? That Cross thing and adventura would have to be range limited because of standard capacity tanks

[bdennis]

One would guess that it will be the Std 68l jobbie that is under the BA sedan. Only time will tell.