Safety equipment on board the new Ford Territory
The new-generation Ford Territory is back in SA after many years, equipped with the latest safety technology and a 5-star safety rating from the Chinese crash-testing authority, C-NCAP.
The Territory slots between the Puma and the Everest and offers Ford-loving South Africans a generously specced mid-sized SUV option at a reasonable price; the entry-level model offers great value.
We subjected the Territory to a proper road-trip review that you can read about here.
Ford Territory engine and drivetrain
A peppy 1.8-litre powers the Territory turbocharged EcoBoost engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It's front-wheel-driven but offers a handy Mountain drive mode for surfaces slightly more challenging than the average dirt road. Road clearance is 190 mm and ample space for rear passengers, making it a great car for families.
The lineup has three models: The Ambiente, Trend, and Titanium.
You can watch Chad's video review of the Territory here.
Pricing
| MODEL | Recommended Retail Price (excl. optional Service Plan) | Recommended Retail Price (incl. optional Service Plan) |
Territory Ambiente 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT | R576 000 | R590 000 |
Territory Trend 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT | R632 600 | R646 600 |
Territory Titanium 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT | R707 000 | R721 000 |
Which model gets what, however?
Equipment on all models of the Territory include:
- Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control,
- Emergency Brake Assist and Electronic Brake force Distribution,
- Hill Launch Assist,
- Hill Descent Control and
- Ford’s Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
- A total of six airbags, comprising dual front side and curtain airbags.
- Smart Key Passive Entry and Passive Start (PEPS), supported by a Thatcham-grade alarm system and immobiliser.
Additional equipment on the Titanium model
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS),
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert,
- Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian Detection,
- Lane Keep Assist,
- Lane Departure Warning and
- Lane Change Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control, and
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
All models also offer smartphone mirroring (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) along with Bluetooth and a voice control button on the steering wheel to enable voice commands.
Child locks and ISOfix child seat anchors are also standard, along with an electric parking brake, satellite buttons on the steering wheel, cruise control, rear privacy glass, rear-park distance control, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, LED daytime running lamps, LED headlamps and fog lamps.
A rearview camera is standard on the Trend model and up.
Related: What's covered under the Ford Territory's warranty?
