2009 Ford Territory SR2 Limited Edition
October 1, 2008 by Matt Brogan
Ford has today released a Limited Edition SR2 Territory ahead of next week’s Australian International Motor Show.
The special value pack offers Territory customers an extensive feature list over the standard TX model on which it is based including an Alpine 10.2″ screened rear DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones, seven spoke 17″ alloy wheels, body colour cladd pack, leather trim pack, cruise control and SR2 badging.
The extra kit amounts to $5,654 of additional gear for RWD models and a further $1,000 for the AWD unit and as if that’s not enough, there’s also the availability of two additional colours ‘Seduce’ and ‘Sensation’ (previously reserved for Territory Ghia) which will be made available exclusively for SR2 buyers.
The SR2 rear wheel drive and all wheel drive go on sale today and are priced at $36,990 and $42,990 respectively.
Tags: ford territory, Ford Territory SR2
Ford plans to reduce Falcon and Territory
production from an hourly running rate of
52 to 40 vehicles, representing a daily build
rate reduction from 365 to 285 vehicles.
Sounds like the yards are full and the motor show gives them an opportunity to try and off load the excess stock. My advice, hold off because they will get a whole lot cheaper….
maybe ford should name it the “craptiva package”,except this one has the big fuel guzzler engine option….like the seats though….
The territory needs a facelift now.
Otherwise the mechanical and dynamic package is still one of the best available.
It looks so outdated and plain looking. Guess these pckages will move some stock for Ford.
No colour coded door handles or mirrors and empty foglight holes… Thats terrible looking..
Oh and lets offend the Ghia customers by offering there ‘exclusive’ colours to the masses.
And you wonder why Ford Dealers will start closing there doors in the near future…
A terrible, poorly thought through LTD edition.
Yeah and thats all some people care about, looks only…
Second only to price Adam…
Adam totally agree. I have a six speed all wheel drive SR.
It is bloody brilliant.
JEYKL & HYDE you say a big fuel guzzler ?? Do you own one and know what fuel economy it gets ? Mine is always around 11.5 L/100 average cycle. That seems a whole lot better than the V8’s on the market, and this is a two tonne car!!
Get a grip.
I agree with general sentiment, time for a facelift FORD.
Will the tail gates still rust in these like they do on the other Territory models?
Gas guzzler so true , my bro cant get his below 13 l ave .
he keeps hoping that they will get a diesel soon , dream time .
Salesman is is right the numbers are falling fast , is this mitsu 380 revisited .
What about the poor build quality and the fact that they rust early? No amount of extra equipment would entice me in to buying one of these! There are too many reports of second hand Territory’s that have rusted in spots with poor paint/protection. Just read that last page of Carsguide in Friday’s Daily Telegraph (Sydney), they usually feature a letter from an unsatisfied Territory customer ever few weeks regarding early signs of rust!
west man,sounds like you got a goodie,i’ve seen 16-18 ltrs/100kms out of the awd(yours too totally around town).like all the new big sedan/suv’s,they work best around 100 clicks(hwy use).even the ve sedan will get 8.5 lts/100kms on the open road,and it’s heavvvy.anyway i’m glad you love it(it will justify the loss)
danman…
Thats why Toyota’s sell, right?
EVERY make and model has disgruntled customers, to think otherwise is simply close minded.
No, toyota’s are not the cheapest vehicle in each catagory they sell in. (often the most expensive).
Hard to sum up in a short space but probably because they are the most trusted and they think long term. They have a ’steady as she goes’ approch and are VERY stable.
I wonder if this has the 2.0L Mazda engine, ala the KQ Laser SR2…
You know I was only looking at a Territory SR”1″ the other day thinking “I wonder if those wheels would look better if they weren’t painted?”. I found my answer (no).
danman…
Hence my comment styling isn’t the only deciding factor.
At least these go around corners, unlike the truck type handling of the Klugers!!
Our SY AWD SR gets 10.5 L/100km most times, 9.5 on occasion. Worst of 12.5 very fully laden into a headwind for holidays. We don’t live in a city, though. Prior to purchase I hired a SX RWD 4 speed auto, and it was far more thirsty.
The SR definately looks better with blackouts on the wheels. Our build quality is pleasing and no rust detected anywhere as yet, one and a half years later, and it’s been out in the elements quite a bit.
In case you think other SUVs are decent on fuel, road tests put the new CRV on 17 L/100km and Captiva at 16L/100km. If anything the SY 6 speed auto using a big torquey motor and tall gears can top this.
Territory’s dynamics still shame the rest of its class, they are superb.
Agree though that Ford sorely need a diesel and a facelift.
I’ve heard the BS of how the craptiva is so much better on fuel than The Territory So it dam well should be it’s have the size, I’ll keep my Territory better looking fit more in it and has the guts to tow. Hope that they don’t facelift it to look like the shit SUV’s coming out of Europe. keep the nice high roofline, wide body etc. not a little yuppy thing some of use need the workhorses. Long live the Aussie built cars.
Lol mega heaps………..all the passsssion people have with Aussie cars does ‘not’ equate to sales success! The front needs to change as looks way way way too old and rest of car just needs a minor makeover!
I have a Territory Ghia AWD.
One of the best cars on the road.
Had mine for five years and kluger does not come close.
Pity Ford has not given the territory a facelift in five years.
Wake up Ford. I went to a dealership to purchase a new territory but could not bring myself to sign for vehicle that has the same spec as the one I purchased five years ago.
I’m looking to move to another manufacturer.
Come-on Ford, get your act together.