Ford Territory

The Ford Territory is Ford's compact crossover for the Philippine market that comes in two variants; the Territory Trend, and the Territory Titanium+. Its price range starts at ₱1,277,000 for the entry-level Trend 1.5 EcoBoost CVT, while the top-of-the-line Ford Territory Titanium+ 1.5 EcoBoost CVT is priced at ₱1,310,000. Powering this 5-seater crossover is a 1.5-liter, inline-4 cylinder, turbocharged EcoBoost gasoline engine. This engine is factory rated to produce 141 horsepower and 225 Nm of torque. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) sends power to the front wheels.

Launch

The Ford Territory was launched in the Philippines in August 2020. This is Ford's re-entry into the compact crossover segment. The previous Ford model in this segment was the Ford Escape which was locally available until the mid-2000's. In terms of size, the Territory is sandwiched between the smaller Ecospsort and the larger Everest in the Ford Philippines model line-up.

Variant and Price

In 2022, The price of the Ford Territory in the Philippines starts at ₱1,277,000 for the entry-level Trend 1.5 EcoBoost CVT, while the top-of-the-line Ford Territory Titanium+ 1.5 EcoBoost CVT is priced at ₱1,310,000

When it comes to Ford Territory exterior styling, the Ford Territory exudes what a sleek crossover should look like. It features an interesting upswept side profile that’s coupled with a contradicting roofline that tapers at the rear. The wrap around glass panels at the back and more are just some of its distinct design cues. The Territory also comes with a properly contoured front bumper with LED headlamps and LED daytime running lamps. And don’t forget the rear bumper with LED taillights as well. Among others in its segment, only the Territory comes with a panoramic sunroof as standard. The Territory comes in six colors namely: Panther Black, Crystal white pearl, Ruby red, Diffused silver, Moonstone blue and Star white.

Ford Territory Dimension

The Ford Territory measures in at 4,580mm in length, 1,936mm in width, and 1,674mm in height. It also has a wheelbase of 2,716mm, and a ground clearance of 180mm.

Ford Territory Platform and Chassis

The 2022 Ford Territory is a five-door compact crossover manufactured by Ford through the Jiangling Motors Corporation Limited (JMC)-Ford venture. As such, the Ford crossover shares a platform with the JMC-developed Yusheng S330. The Territory is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout utilizing a unibody frame with a fully independent front and rear suspension. It consists of MacPherson struts and stabilizer up front, while the rear adopts a multi-link system. The brake system on the Territory uses ventilated discs up front and solid discs at the back with an electronic parking brake system with an auto-hold function. The Territory comes with 18-inch alloy wheels and fitted with 235/50R18 sized tires.

Ford Territory lamp

With good proportions and a distinctive SUV style, the Territory does look quite attractive. Its face is dominated by a black hexagonal grille, flanked by sleek LED headlights on either side. The front bumper is nicely contoured with LED fog lamps and DRLs placed on the inside. The side profile is relatively simple, but the stylish alloy wheels and floating roof effect really stand out. Territory probably looks best from the back. An upright tail with stylish wraparound taillights and a sturdy looking bumper give the Territory a purposeful look.

Stepping inside the Ford Territory, it's hard not to notice the ultra-modern dashboard with a highly visible 10-inch instrument cluster. Silver trim accents scattered around greatly add detail to its flowing design, along with all the futuristic knobs and buttons. Right in the middle is a dedicated display panel for the 10-inch infotainment screen. Both variants come with perforated leather seats and can accommodate up to five occupants, including the driver. The Territory offers a generous amount of cargo space as well that’s rated up to 420 liters with the rear seats up. If the 60-40 seats are folded, it can reach up to a thousand. Oh, and the panoramic sunroof extends all the way to the rear.

Dashboard

The dashboard design is conventional but looks simple and elegant. Instead, the center console gets a series of buttons and dials and looks pretty busy. And that's because the feature list is quite long. Some of the highlights include a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay, Android Auto, wireless phone charger, 10-inch fully digital instrument cluster, panoramic moonroof, 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, heated and cooled front seats, lighting. surroundings, rain sensing wipers, puddle lights, and so on.

Space and Practicality

The cargo space in the Territory has a capacity of 420 liters with the rear seats facing up. More than a thousand liters are accessible when 60-40 seats are folded. A smart feature designed by Ford on this part of the car is the rear seat lock mechanism, so it doesn't fall when folded. 

Safety features

Ford puts a premium on safety and the Territory is no exception with six airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking with electronic-brake-force distribution, hill climb assist, traction Control, tire pressure monitoring system, speed-sensing door locks and ISOFIX child seat tethers. The top spec Titanium+ variant gets Ford's Co-Pilot360. This is an assortment of driver-assist technologies which includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning and active parking assist, allowing the Territory to automatically parallel park itself.

Infotainment features

The Ford Territory comes with a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system capable of Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay. Apart from the audio it also serves as controls for the air conditioning, ambient lighting, settings and more. The system even allows the interface to be customized with its 25%, 75% and 100% viewing modes. What’s more, the Territory comes loaded with all sorts of tech features to make driving much easier. For starters, there’s a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, active park assist, autonomous emergency braking, forward-collision warning along with blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Comfort features

This car offers a panoramic Moonroof, This allows natural light into the cabin at the push of a button. The feature can be accessed whether you sit in the front or in the second row and 360-Degree Around View Monitor, this gives visibility of the car’s immediate surroundings that can be utilized when driving at low speed or backing up. The 360-Degree Around View Monitor offers a safer and more convenient driving experience. besides that there is also a Blind Spot Information System. It alerts the driver when the vehicle is detected by the system — especially when it has fallen in its blind spot. The indicator light on the side mirror is on.

The Ford Territory comes with a single engine option on all variants. This is the 1.5-liter, inline-4 cylinder, turbocharged, EcoBoost engine that's factory rated to produce 141 horsepower and 225 Nm of torque. This is then mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which is ideal for urban driving conditions as it offers an excellent balance between power and fuel economy.

Powertrain

• Engine - 1.5-liter, Inline-4, turbocharged  
• Transmission - Continuously variable transmission
• Power Output - 141 hp and 225 Nm of torque

Ford Territory Engine

Propelling the Ford Territory for the Philippine market is a 1.5-liter EcoBoost inline-4 gasoline engine. At most, this engine can churn out 141 horsepower and 225 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a continously variable transmission (CVT). The 1.5L EcoBoost engine is paired with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) optimized for urban driving to provide excellent balance of power, torque and fuel economy.

Ford Territory Riding & Control

For suspension, the Territory uses a MacPherson strut type front suspension and a Multi-link rear suspension. Braking is handled by discbrakes. Also standard on the Territory is an electronic parking brake system with an auto-hold function. Territory performs well for its class. The chassis is well made, and the engine is quite responsive. Just like other Ford vehicles, the steering is light, making quick turns and sharp turns easy. In addition, this crossover is very suitable for driving in the city because the motor only sends power to the front wheels. In terms of ride comfort, the Territory is one of the better engineered vehicles in its class capable of tackling bumps and potholes with ease.

Ford Territory Fuel consumption

The notable fuel consumption in the Ford Territory is 9.0L/100km in a mixture of road and city driving. in trials, the car was able to reach 10.2L/100km – better than the official 10.5L/100km figure in pure city driving for the AWD model.

Overall, the Ford Territory is a capable compact crossover that’s well-suited for city driving given its compact size and responsive powerplant. It is highly maneuverable with a light steering that’s precise. As to be expected from its fully-independent front and rear suspension, the Territory can effectively absorb most road irregularities. Power-wise, the EcoBoost engine offers adequate power as the CVT delivers utmost performance when required. Given how the Ford Territory performs and what it has to offer in terms of features, it ranks high in both aspects. It comes as no surprise why it’s one of the most popular crossovers in its segment.   reason the Territory was a runaway success in philipine was due to its sedan like handling and brilliant feel behind the wheel. so you can try to drive this car to accompany your trip.