Ford Australia just launched the best new vehicle of 2011?It’s too early to call, but this we can attest: Ford Australia’s new Territory - now obtainable in diesel form - is the best ‘all-rounder’ family members wagon ever designed and built in this country.Under the bonnet of our test car was the meaty and masterful 2.7 litre Duratorq V6. (The petrol engine is now available only with the rear-wheel drive format.)
2011 FORD TERRITORY TS DIESEL AWD SPEC
The diesel puts to bed what had previously been a question mark over the Territory - its fuel consumption - and delivers the towing capacity of a “tradie ute”.The 2011 Territory is improved everywhere you care to look. This is one extremely impressive box from Ford Australia. Only the pricing, which locations the Territory in the upper quartile of the segment, remains a question mark.
INTERIOR:
High quality: The surfaces that matter - the ones you touch - look and really feel terrific. Although the style is secure and conventional, the overall layout is clean and uncluttered, with neat metal garnishes and an understated really feel throughout.The easily-navigated touch screen display is at the identical eye-height as the instrument binnacle, along with other controls really feel and look excellent.The only debit will be the slight mismatch in surface textures where the dash meets the doors.Comfort: Seats are well-shaped and comfortable, and also the steering wheel is rake and reach adjustable.
Second row seats are raised theatre-style, and also the third row jump-seats are simple enough to access, though they’re not truly meant for adults.Equipment: Regular with the range-topping Titanium and mid-spec TS is an eight-inch touchscreen, with clear and easily-navigated graphics (there is also a rotary control). The method is upgradeable with a thumping audio program at its heart; it also features sat-nav (for TS and Titanium) and reversing camera is regular across the range.2011 Ford Territory TS Diesel AWD
The screen controls the Territory's audio system, with iPod, USB and Bluetooth connectivity together with telephone and climate controls. You will find also wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.The TS capabilities 18-inch alloys, reversing camera, fog lights, dual-zone climate control, premium audio and seating for seven.
