Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Ford Territory: Australia part of the future

Ford has released official information of the new Territory, a modern technology and is intended solely for the SUV market in Australia will be responsible for replacement after 7 years of honorable service, the old version sold over 100,000 units. Although this model can not come from us, according to rumors, the Territory will advance the design of future family SUV for the American manufacturer to the markets of the Old Continent and the United States.

The linear and squared forms of the previous generation have been abandoned to embrace the style defined kinetic design that characterizes all the recent Group vehicles. The imposing front is characterized by the new air intake hexagonal embellished with chrome trim, while the thin mask that encompasses the Ford oval, divided trapezoidal headlights with LED technology.

The side view is more massive carved especially as you approach the impressive tail which is probably less of the original front of the car, while being smooth and modern. Inside the cockpit of a Territory unveils automotive setting. The center console is topped by the installation media provided with hard-disk internal memory and a big screen Tousco 8-inch screen, which you can view all major devices designed for comfort and entertainment of the occupants as the air conditioner electronic control, audio system with CD player, MP3, USB connection, iPod and Bluetooth and satellite navigation.

In addition to the increased technological ability, the second generation of the Territory also has the use of more sophisticated materials such as new plastics that are soft to the touch dashboard and door panels, while the seats can be covered by a vast assortment of fine leather. The Ford SUV can be equipped with a 4.0 liter V6 petrol engine with 260 hp and 390 Nm of torque, or alternatively with a more appropriate TDCi diesel 2.7-liter V6 with 190 hp and 440 Nm, more suited to heavy use thanks to the higher torque than the petrol engine and much more economical since the House declaring an average consumption of 8.2 l/100 km compared to 10.6 l/100 kmdel 4.0 liters.

Both engines benefit from a six-speed automatic transmission, while the concentrations are available (RWD) and fully inserted (AWD). The Ford Territory TX will be proposed in the fitting, TS and Titanium with a starting price of $ 39,990 Australian (about € 28,000 at current exchange rates) related to the TX RWD version 4.0 liters, up to the top of the range represented by the 2.7-liter version TDCI Tinanium AWD available at a price of $ 63,240 Australian (about € 45,850 at current exchange rates).

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