jpd80 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 LINK Ford Australia has released the first official image of the new-look 2011 Ford Territory. The sketch reveals the new vehicle will adopt Ford's global kinetic design language, emphasised by the large lower air intake, thin horizontal grille and sharp, sweeping headlights already seen on the smaller European-designed Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo models. Ford says the styling of the 2011 Territory provides a glimpse into the future of Ford's global SUV design. Completely redesigned inside and out, the Territory will feature a range of new technical features, headlined by the long-awaited introduction of a diesel engine. The engine will be a 2.7-litre turbo-diesel V6 from the Land Rover Discovery sourced from Europe. Ford Australia is yet to reveal performance data of the Territory diesel, but fitted to the $68,490 Discovery 4 TDV6 S it produces 140kW of power and 445Nm of torque. Hauling the Land Rover's considerable 2486kg frame (around 400kg more than the current-model Ford), it achieves combined cycle fuel consumption of 10.2 litres/100km and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 12.7 seconds. Ford has confirmed the current I6 engine will carry over into the new model. Ford Australia President and CEO, Bob Graziano, said he believed the new Territory – which will be the vehicle's first major upgrade since the launch of the SX in 2004 – would again set the benchmark in the medium SUV market. "This is an exceptional SUV. It wears an exciting new look and will boast an extensive list of technical highlights," Mr Graziano said. "The Ford Australia team is taking the Territory to an all-new level of performance, refinement and quality, and customers will definitely experience these advancements when they drive it." Ford Australia is yet to reveal an on-sale date for the 2011 Territory. It may choose to officially unveil new SUV at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne on July 1. Launch, specification and pricing details of the 2011 Ford Territory will be revealed in the coming months. Well that a complete change from the plane Jane looking Territory we have now, I'm wondering how this style compares to the soon to be on sale Explorer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) Well, the Explorer looks a bit less like ZaaT and the 70s era Cylons Edited December 14, 2010 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I love it actually, quite expressive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I love it actually, quite expressive... me too!! think it looks more upscale than the new Explorer & it keeps the I6 alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fou_bleu Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Just quietly, I think Ford are onto an absolute cracker here! :D I think that would fit quite well in the Euro Ford line-up - heck, even in the U.S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fou_bleu Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) "This is an exceptional SUV. It wears an exciting new look and will boast an extensive list of technical highlights," Mr Graziano said. Could it be an Aussie intro to MyFord? (PLEASE!!!!!! :D) OR, more like the Terrain Management System off the new Explorer? (aswell, thanks! :P) Edited December 14, 2010 by Aussie_Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fou_bleu Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 And to continue my post whore syndrome... Something else to get excited about boys... It appears the design WON'T be watered down!!!! :P :D https://www.secure.ford.com.au/servlet/Satellite?c=DFYPage&cid=1248891496092&pagename=wrapper&site=FOA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The Navigator wants it's braces back. Hm. Anybody want to venture into placing that clip on a Kuga? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Wow 1st vehicle to use the Iosis Max trapezoid, nice to see some action from down under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) And now this from Ford website this teaser - looks like the front trapezoid is a little less pronounced but still an interesting design... Edited December 14, 2010 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) The basic shape of the grill is very similar to the grill shape of the Escape drawing that has been circulating. Perhaps we are seeing the beginning of a global style for Ford's SUV and CUV vehicles. Edited December 14, 2010 by Harley Lover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 The basic shape of the grill is very similar to the grill shape of the Escape drawing that has been circulating. Perhaps we are seeing the beginning of a global style for Ford's SUV and CUV vehicles. Ford says the styling of the 2011 Territory provides a glimpse into the future of Ford's global SUV design, so it not surprising that there is a strong resemblance between the two designs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) The sketch looks much better than what they are actually delivering, that's annoying and predictable. Besides, it's just a facelift on a vehicle that looks like a 2005 Feestyle. At least they tried. Edited December 14, 2010 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The sketch looks much better than what they are actually delvering, that's annoying and predictable. Besides, it's just a facelift on a vehicle that looks like a 2005 Feestyle. At least they tried. :shrug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The sketch looks much better than what they are actually delvering, that's annoying and predictable. Besides, it's just a facelift on a vehicle that looks like a 2005 Feestyle. At least they tried. Since you've seen the entire vehicle, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) Since you've seen the entire vehicle, right? You can see the original body intact in the sketch. And the photo reveals quite abit about the details and proportion of the front end. This is not my first rodeo sir! Edited December 14, 2010 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) You can see the original body intact in the sketch. And the photo reveals quite abit about the details and proportion of the front end. This is not my first rodeo sir! The proportions of the photo appear almost identical to the sketch. The only thing that appears different at all is the lack of an amber reflector and chrome in the headlight on the sketch. Edited December 14, 2010 by NickF1011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The proportions of the Territory aren't nearly as bad as the Freestyle. The Territory manages to look like an SUV, while the Freestyle never looked like anything but a wagon. Overall, the new front clip looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Ford says the styling of the 2011 Territory provides a glimpse into the future of Ford's global SUV design, so it not surprising that there is a strong resemblance between the two designs.... Of course that's not the real Escape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The Territory manages to look like an SUV IMO it just looks more Subaruish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) This is not my first rodeo sir! Nor is it the first time that you've leaped to an untenable conclusion based on your pessimism. It may be a face lift, it may be a reskin over many of the same hardpoints (e.g. Taurus X to Explorer). Whatever it is, it is not plainly apparent based on an artist's sketch. Edited December 14, 2010 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The Ford press release had this bob-bon: "In addition, Ford's iconic Falcon will be even further enhanced with a stylish new look and new powertrain options, including the introduction of Ford's global EcoBoost engine and ultra-efficient LPI (Liquid Phase Injection) technology." I guess I wasn't paying attention, but what's LPI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 You can see the original body intact in the sketch. And the photo reveals quite abit about the details and proportion of the front end. This is not my first rodeo sir! I thought Isuzu had left the US market...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) The sketch looks much better than what they are actually delivering, that's annoying and predictable. Besides, it's just a facelift on a vehicle that looks like a 2005 Feestyle. At least they tried. Freestyle was a copy of Territory concept (1998) a scale model was shown to Ford bosses in 2000. When Geoff Polites presented to the chiefs in Dearborn, they all stood up and applauded. Instead of using that design, they went out and copied it for the Freestyle.... Edited December 14, 2010 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 The Ford press release had this bob-bon: "In addition, Ford's iconic Falcon will be even further enhanced with a stylish new look and new powertrain options, including the introduction of Ford's global EcoBoost engine and ultra-efficient LPI (Liquid Phase Injection) technology." I guess I wasn't paying attention, but what's LPI? Instead of using a conventional LP Gas mixer valve, this system has individual injectors for the gas. it's the LP Gas equivalent of multi-point port Fuel injection. LPGas is about half the price of gasoline in Australia and usually makes up about 20% of Falcon sedan sales.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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