Yes! New Ford Territory first official image!

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by Paxton

You're half right - doors are getting a slight work over, with the FG scallop.

Glass is unchanged, Bodyside is unchanged, but it wasn't between ED and EF, yet the two cars look very different.

No, I'm right.

The doors remain the same - there are different holes for the plastic cladding only. No huge sheetmetal scalloping on the doors I'm afraid.

[SM1DY]

This image comes from the Ford website and it bares a remarkable resemblance to the renderings, so perhaps the artist rendition isn't that far off the mark at all?

[FNQracing]

I Officially eat my hat. I predicted very little change. This thing looks awesome! Definately a WOW! factor!.

Lets hope this one doesn't rust, and that the front wheels can stay on till at least your out of the dealership.

[banarcus]

I like it, something more akin to One Ford design. Maybe getting Aussies used to the design for American models soon to be released here perhaps?

[Polyal]

They DRL's?

So I guess thats one thing to count on in FG2.

[05_ENFORCER]

Originally Posted by J.C.

You failed to make mention of a V8 5L S/C Boss option. Now that would be nice.

Ohh, I just made a mess in my pants




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[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by DanielXR8

Indeed. So why was this released at all? What is Ford hoping to gain from it? Have current Terri sales stalled and they are hoping this will act as a spoiler to try and make people hold off and not switch to another brand?

Hard to see why else you would release something like this so far out from release, when it could hurt current model sales badly.

Dan

Maybe to get some ground back from Holden after all the articles that appeared from just a single lunch meeting....Holden may sing about what they hope to get whereas this is Ford saying Look out this is real and on the way....plus maybe they can start testing without car bras, lol.

The good thing is I will have a choice of a significantly upgraded Terry and what seems like an upgraded FG as well for next year.

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by Polyal

They DRL's?

So I guess thats one thing to count on in FG2.

Agreed, I wonder what else the Terri will get that can go into the Falcon (technologies).

[galaxy xr8]

Daytime running light's, mmmmmm.
I like it alot, even if it is only a artist impression.

[Joe5619]

I wonder if the new boss had anything to do with releasing this pic?

[OttoXR8]

Where is the number plate supposed to go.. ah ahh ahh?

[Raptor]

Originally Posted by Nikked

I wonder if the interior will match the FG?

First (blurry) interior pics from a similar thread in the Territory section thanks to block58

Originally Posted by block58

Found these in the Waurn Ponds shopping center carpark. From what I could tell these featured the new interior in full. It is a very nice and prestigious looking interior with a good combination of leather and chrome. The handbrake was surrounded tastefully with chrome and I think the near door air vents were round.




Sorry about dodgy photos. Had to take them quickly.

Here's the chrome:


And the vent:

[Raptor]

Anyone else notice that the top of the cargo area side windows is now different too. It's evident on both the released image and behind the camo on the mules. It now tapers down at the front rather than reinforcing the line made by the door windows, I think the sheetmetal crease may be gone too and there may be a new ridgeline above the side window at the rear sweeping up to the top of the rear door.

My moneys on new glass/plastics for the upper rear door too but we're yet to see that.

[Ducati888]

How about those Captiva style side vents in the front guards eh?

[Rastas]

WOW very nice,,, can only hope FG2 gets a similer front bar makeover!

[music189]

Where do i place my order

[JimNiki]

It's easy to overdo the grille ...
There's no way it'll be that agressive...

[WOTDAH]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Tooling is being taken care of during the Christmas shutdown and in any event, they sometimes have a mid year lay-up for plant changes. Seriously, Ford will burn in hell if they delay this car any longer.

The only tooling that ford would need to take care of itself is the panel dies at the stamping plant. Everything else is via 3rd party suppliers. I dare say updating the production line computer system that controls all the robots and welders would be a mission - anyone know what's involved there? Seeing that stuff in action boggles the mind.

99% of tooling is done and has been for months, majority is done by contractors. Production line changes to computer system is very minimal. Robot weld sequence is all done in house and in this case very minimal as well.

[Yaw]

Originally Posted by Brazen

As long as this translates well to production...

Powerful, masculine, bold, sleek, techinical, sophisticated... could this be one of the best Aussie looking cars ever?

I just love it when the Aussies step up.

Funny you say that. I have a 2007 Territory, I have always thought of cars as female until I had a Territory its the first car I have ever had that is and feels to be a "male" car

P.S. I don't mean a mans car, I mean the car has a male feel to its personality

[uranium_death]

I wasn't expecting that.
It certainly is a facelift.
Considering the Captiva had a direct swipe at the Terri (fuel effiency despite being smaller), perhaps Ford can say, 'and doesn't look like a tired, re-badged Daewoo'...

[WOTDAH]

I posted this in another section but I will post it here to.

The 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

[dylancox]

Here's hoping this is not what we see as the final product .

[barra240t]

The sketch is from Ford. We received the info today. Keep your eyes peeled..

[Paxton]

Originally Posted by dylancox

Here's hoping this is not what we see as the final product .

Nope...

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by SM1DY

This image comes from the Ford website and it bares a remarkable resemblance to the renderings, so perhaps the artist rendition isn't that far off the mark at all?

Wow, what a cracker of a front, I sure hope Falcon follows suit with that bolder look.

[bmorris]

Originally Posted by WOTDAH

99% of tooling is done and has been for months, majority is done by contractors. Production line changes to computer system is very minimal. Robot weld sequence is all done in house and in this case very minimal as well.

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Tooling is being taken care of during the Christmas shutdown and in any event, they sometimes have a mid year lay-up for plant changes. Seriously, Ford will burn in hell if they delay this car any longer.

The only tooling that ford would need to take care of itself is the panel dies at the stamping plant. Everything else is via 3rd party suppliers. I dare say updating the production line computer system that controls all the robots and welders would be a mission - anyone know what's involved there? Seeing that stuff in action boggles the mind.

Originally Posted by Paxton

Plant changes are done John. All Territory tooling is in place.

So who do we believe?

[JC]

I saw drawings of the AU falcon that looked so much better than the car did in the flesh - I wouldn't be hanging out expecting this to be how the Terry will actually look.

[CSV_LS1]

I'm guessing that the FG update may get a similar face lift sometime next year?

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by bmorris

So who do we believe?

What does the evidence tell you about the plant "switch over" and the timing in the new year?

Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

I'm guessing that the FG update may get a similar face lift sometime next year?

That would give FG II a big change of appearance
and give Holden's VE II a few headaches....

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by bmorris

So who do we believe?

WOTDAH is our man on the inside.