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Set to arrive in South Africa in the coming weeks, Ford’s Territory is taking up a critical position in the Blue Oval’s line-up. Here are some key takeaways that should help clarify its position in its line-up and the mid-size SUV battleground.With gaps in Ford’s passenger vehicle line-up resulting from the discontinuation of several key models, both the Puma and Territory will serve in a hotly contested battleground.
To reiterate, the Puma was the solution to fill the gap between the Everest and the discontinued EcoSport, but there was still room for a more family-oriented lifestyle vehicle which the Territory is promised to fill. In terms of size, the SUV comes in larger than its Puma counterpart thanks to a gain of 423mm in length, 130mm in width, and 169mm in height. This overall dimension also places it with the Volkswagen Tiguan and Cherry Tiggo Pro 7 sure in its sights.
Ford’s passenger cars and small crossovers have been underpinned by Ford’s venerable 1l EcoBoost engine for more than a decade. However, to fill the Territory’s bigger boots, a new 1.8l engine has been introduced as the sole drivetrain. The four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol motor delivers a total of 138kW and 318N.m to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.On the inside, the Territory boasts Ford’s latest tech with all models packing a 12.
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