Yes! New Ford Territory first official image! - Page 10

stevz · 19-12-2010, 12:39 PM

I'm not a fan. It looks like they have just taken a Fiesta front end, enlarged it and tacked it on.

jpd80 · 19-12-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton

Doesn't take a whole lot of imagination to look past some black tape, it's pretty much all there for the taking. No amount of glossy paper and chrome can hide the fact the side profile is from 2004 and the front looks tacked on thanks to this.

I'm happy to be proven wrong, maybe the small amount of tape is hiding a fantastic refresh and perhaps this early build will change slightly, but IMHO it's not great in these pictures and I'm loosing hope.

If the car can't look great with some dirt and sunlight on it, combined with some tape, my guess is it's not going to look great on the road.

Bear in mind that you, like the rest of us have been watching this unfold for months/years
and have probably become fatigued with the anticipation of something way better.

What we all need to keep focus on is how this appeals to people/buyers that are not privy
to the above info, haven't been following every story and are still very open to impression.
It is those potential buyers that have the final say on whether they like the vehicle or not
because after all, they're the ones shelling out the cash for a new Territory.
we should be quietly confident trust Ford and let the buyers decide what they do and don't like.

redozzy64 · 19-12-2010, 12:46 PM

I don't think they have done enough to the exterior IMO. Minor cosmetic changes, and thats about it.

**Polyal** · 19-12-2010, 12:47 PM

Yeah don't know what to think of that. The rear looks fine but I don't even know how to describe the front compared to sketch, which is weird because it's not that far off and I was 100% before.

What's even stranger is that white used to be a great colour for the old Terry.

Joe5619 · 19-12-2010, 12:59 PM

I don’t understand why Ford has chosen to show the car like this??? Just plan stupid.. Some big fan fair & big release would have been nice... What is left to show now?? Nothing

I'll wait to see the final thing before I say anything

**Polyal** · 19-12-2010, 01:02 PM

I'm tipping someone is in some deep deep poo come Monday...if not already.

Maybe someones wife went to get milk and didn't think to ask If the bra should be on.

Road_Warrior · 19-12-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe5619

I don’t understand why Ford has chosen to show the car like this??? Just plan stupid.. Some big fan fair & big release would have been nice... What is left to show now?? Nothing

I'll wait to see the final thing before I say anything

Either they did it deliberately as a litmus test of the styling, or someone is getting fired first thing Monday.

Road_Warrior · 19-12-2010, 01:09 PM

It appears that the rooftop antenna is gone?

Bobman · 19-12-2010, 01:11 PM

The one in the pictures is fitted with the 2.7 litre Diesel V6.

Check the engine number: '0486093276DT' = 2.7 litre diesel turbo.

The 3.0 litre as fitted on Discoveries has '30' before the '6DT'.

g220ba · 19-12-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WOTDAH

New Territory official reveal will be in Feb. From today and throughout the summer break there will be a limited number of new model Territory vehicles on public roads without camouflage. So keep your eyes open and cameras ready

I've got a feeling nobody's getting fired. This is a deliberate ploy by ford to drip feed info to build interest it would appear.

Falc'man · 19-12-2010, 01:53 PM

How can they restyle the front flares but not the rear ones? Major half-job there.

jpd80 · 19-12-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

How can they restyle the front flares but not the rear ones? Major half-job there.

Makes you wonder if that part camoed vehicle is still a mule with front styling
in place for HVAC tests but doors and rear mostly unchanged (hence, old arches).

Falc'man · 19-12-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Makes you wonder if that part camoed vehicle is still a mule with front styling
in place for HVAC tests but doors and rear mostly unchanged (hence, old arches).

I wish that was the case but I think this is it.

There's too much old and new mixed together to the point which one may feel it's not as new as it really is.

banarcus · 19-12-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

I wish that was the case but I think this is it.

There's too much old and new mixed together to the point which one may feel it's not as new as it really is.

A bit like the XG-XH Franken-utes...

dylancox · 19-12-2010, 02:24 PM

Why is it on the EF the carryover doors from ED were imperceptible, on the BA, Ford barely managed to pull it off with AU doors, but now on the Territory the doors just don't look right after the facelift..

jpd80 · 19-12-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

I wish that was the case but I think this is it.

There's too much old and new mixed together to the point which one may feel it's not as new as it really is.

We'll know soon enough.....

I'm wondering how people now feel about the styling of Explorer versus new Territory...

Adamz Ghia · 19-12-2010, 02:41 PM

Why the complaints they didn't change the doors? It's only 6 years old. XD, EA and AU shapes all lasted 9 years, Commodores last about the same. Granted it's late, but they never said it was going to be an all new car, it's only just over half way in it's life cycle.

FPVF6X201 · 19-12-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

The one in the pictures is fitted with the 2.7 litre Diesel V6.

Check the engine number: '0486093276DT' = 2.7 litre diesel turbo.

The 3.0 litre as fitted on Discoveries has '30' before the '6DT'.

I need new glasses. Where did you see the engine number?

Falc'man · 19-12-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dylancox

Why is it on the EF the carryover doors from ED were imperceptible, on the BA, Ford barely managed to pull it off with AU doors, but now on the Territory the doors just don't look right after the facelift..

I think it was because the EF's C-pillar wasn't carried over from EB; it (the new C-pillar) stood out and thus gave the impression of newness to the whole mid-section.

In this instance with the Territory, had they "fixed" the rear flares it could have had the same effect as the EF's c-pillar, and that is to divert attention away from the carryover doors/midsection.

The head lights need a little more volume.

Bobman · 19-12-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVwannabe

I need new glasses. Where did you see the engine number?

Just ran the rego off it through the free online vehicle status check on the VicRoads website.

2.7 litre diesel turbo V6.

Bobman · 19-12-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

I think it was because the EF's C-pillar wasn't carried over from EB; it (the new C-pillar) stood out and thus gave the impression of newness to the whole mid-section

Yep, that and new mouldings, door handles and mirrors added to a fresh look for the carry-over doors.

Road_Warrior · 19-12-2010, 02:55 PM

And the EF had new door handles and mirrors to accentuate the new look, instead of leaving the old hardware on it

EDIT: beaten like a red-headed step child.

mrbaxr6t · 19-12-2010, 02:57 PM

what the hell is that thing?? sorry but that bites the fat one it smacks of a fourth grader with a texta doing a halfassed job... the current one is a much nicer car... lets pray that this is a half-half hybrid mule car of some description

chrisfpv · 19-12-2010, 03:18 PM

LOL...

Looks like the AU has some competition.

Nikked · 19-12-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by XR

LOL...

Looks like the AU has some competition.

The IQ in this thread just dropped.

I think that once we see some proper photos of it, no harsh criticism is needed.

But what i can see is, Ford have done a good job at a mid life make over. People tend forget that platforms have to last 8-10 years, and this, (IMO) is a perfect update, it's got a freshness about it, ties in with the global ford styling, and Still has some Falcon DNA in it.

Who cares that the doors and roof are the same? Its better to have this then nothing at all.

Brazen · 19-12-2010, 03:55 PM

I still like it, but Ford needed to get rid of the I6 front overhang ages ago.
Totally needs new roof rails though, too identifiable as current model, euro style ones would look good.

Dave_Obsession · 19-12-2010, 03:57 PM

If it hits showrooms looking anything like the drawing, that would be awesome! I think it looks mean as!

EDIT - Just saw the photo above, I don't mind that one either!

Renegade · 19-12-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by XR

LOL...

Looks like the AU has some competition.

Lol. C'mon fellas, Let's not be too harsh just yet.

Now that we have seen these pictures with the semi camo, I think that the best thing ford could do is release a proper picture so we can stop all of the unnecessary innuendo!

They have shown most of the car anyway so they might as well just be done with it if it is creating bad opinions.

Franco Cozzo · 19-12-2010, 04:15 PM

What I mean by "old and tacky" is the middle section and the rear, the rear lights look bad and the middle still looks like the old one, I like the front, but not mated to the middle and rear of the car.

XR8putts · 19-12-2010, 04:21 PM

Front looks good to me, can't wait to see the camo come off. It's not the most flattering shot but the headlights look smoking hot to me. They seem to have missed the mark on the real lights, I wonder of Ford USA had a significant say in the rear lights...

People judging the final product from these photos should really reavaluate their position.