Comments on: Ford Territory diesel testing in full swing

By: Greg Kearins

Greg Kearins — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:40:09 +0000

I have just read Ford Territory Problem, and was searching the web for information. the problems referred to in the ball joints is enough to turn me off.

Bye

By: Kyle

Kyle — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:10:06 +0000

I have identified the new territory engine, it is also found in the new landrover Discovery 4…..this is a power house engine for a “FORD 600Nm All wheel drive” the territory is also 488kgs lighter than the landrover discovery4 making it a workhorse there is also a 2.7L diesel to work with as well with lower power figures…

The new LR-TDV6 3.0l Diesel engine
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Max Power: 241bhp/180kW@ 4,000rpm
Max Torque: 600Nm@ 2,000rpm

Combined Fuel Consumption: 30.4mpg/9.3l/100km; CO2 244g/km
One of the most technically advanced diesel engines in the world, the new LR-TDV6 Advanced Sequential Turbo Diesel engine features unique parallel sequential turbochargers. Used for the first time in a V-engine, these optimise responsiveness by delivering increased Torque at very low revs.

The LR-TDV6 2.7l Diesel engine
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Max Power:188bhp/140kW@4,000rpm
Max Torque: 440Nm@1,900rpm

Combined Fuel Consumption: 27.7mpg/10.2l/100km; CO2 270g/km (automatic) 30.7mpg/9.2l/100km; CO2 244g/km (manual)
Utilising the latest common-rail technology and innovative materials, this high technology diesel engine delivers smooth Torque distribution, flexibility, refinement and economy.

By: Clarke

Clarke — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:31:53 +0000

http://www.drive.com.au/Editor.....leID=61414

The Territory is expected to use a variant of the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel jointly developed by Jaguar-Land Rover and Peugeot. Diesel prototypes are currently on the road being developed, with introduction slated for the first half of 2010.

By: willy Persson

willy Persson — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:27:50 +0000

I really hope that the brand new Jaguar V6 diesel at 3-litre will make it in the Territory

http://jalopnik.com/5119558/20.....ets-35-mpg

THE NEW XF DIESEL S – In Brief

* The most advanced, powerful and efficient Jaguar diesel ever
* New 275PS high-performance XF Diesel S featuring Jaguar’s new AJ-V6D Gen III S 3.0-litre diesel engine delivering a massive 600Nm of torque
* 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds, 50-70mph in just 3.2 seconds and a maximum speed of 155mph, yet combined fuel economy of 42.0mpg – 12 percent better than the acclaimed 2.7-litre V6 diesel engine
* Emits just 179g/km – a 10 percent reduction in CO2. Conforms to EU5 emission regulations using conventional exhaust after-treatment
* 33 percent more powerful and 61 percent more torque from 1500rpm than the 2.7-litre V6 diesel

By: BrisVegas

BrisVegas — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:14:19 +0000

“Update 02/03/2009: We have discovered that Ford will be releasing the diesel Territory in April, 2009. The diesel Territory will be powered by Volvo’s inline 5-cylinder diesel motor – named the D5 in the Volvo camp.

The engine is expected to produce 136kW and 400Nm of torque.”

Any confirmation of this yet???

By: metoo

metoo — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:57:38 +0000

As Frontman says, I too would like to see a I6 into a diesel. Wouldn’t be too hard, would it? Take out the spark plug and beef up the blocks.

A 4 cyl. diesel for a Falcon is a good idea too, cheaper rego for 4 cyl. For a large 4WD like the Nissan patrol, they run a 3 litre 4 cyl. diesel.

By: Bret

Bret — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:42:40 +0000

That is good news (the updated info)

Maybe PG is correct and we may get the newer version?

This will boost sales significantly.

By: PG

PG — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:29:37 +0000

Maybe with a bit of luck we will get the new generation D5 (twin turbo, 153kw 420nm) that is due to be released mid year in the UK. This wouldnt be a bad thing at all.

By: Bret

Bret — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:57:22 +0000

But Rob, $10,000 less for half the car doesn’t sound like a good deal at all. And to top it off, in the real world the Captiva Diesel uses more than a petrol Territory. Ouch!

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:13:08 +0000

The Territory is now going on 5 years old and the just released facelift model doesn’t look any different. Those holding out for something different will be bitterly disappointed.
Already Territory sales are on the wane, the facelift will do nothing to change that.
On the otherhand, Captiva is selling up a storm and has become the new darling of the soccer mum and school run set. The Captiva looks fresher and more modern than the Territory and when you can pick one up for around $10,000 less than a Territory, you can see why the Captiva is selling up a storm.

By: spanner

spanner — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:15:41 +0000

Yeah why not put a Diesel in the Falcon instead???
In fact it puzzles me why both Ford or Holden haven’t
stuck an oiler in either car yet??? silly silly silly…
If they do put the 2.0TD instead of the 2.7TD engine
under the bonnet its going to be a total pig of a car…
Geez who are making all these amazingly stupid decisions at
Ford Aus…???

By: Bret

Bret — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:31:53 +0000

Andrew, the photos are pretty distorted, but you’re right, the white ones definitely have different tail lights, with the turn indicators at the top instead of the centre.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:11:06 +0000

The white terrys also seem to have different rear ends especially the tail lights…..
or is it that the photos are just distorted???

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:07:45 +0000

Should have had the diesel in it 2 yrs ago.

The funny thing is Ford officially declared 2 years ago that the diesel would be in it prior to 2010.

I could never understand how it could take that long.

Sure ive been one of those that say the economics of a diesel donks dont really add up (unless in a jap ute), but the consumer demand has been there, so ford is silly not to give it even if the consumers mathmatics sends them on the wrong route.

Also now that diesel doesnt demand the 30c per litre premium (its now a good 10c cheaper), it could actually be a more timely fit than we all think.

Im also waiting for news on the upgraded LPG system.
Its meant to arrive in the first quarter of this year i think.
Ford was originally waiting for the sequential system to arrive before adding dedicated to the Terry, so perhaps LPG might arrive with the update too???

I would love to see a Ute based off of the terry.
Great dynamics, great comfort, great motor would leave the jappers for dead and might be the vehicle to get me out of a falcon nameplated vehicle.

Oh, and the daewoo thing…..
Captiva is daewoo, end of story.
Is was/is developed and built in the Daewoo facility………. = Daewoo

By: Ezz

Ezz — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:12:52 +0000

Steve-Poyza…that’s my problem. I’m sure they do but you still see the smokey exhaust on takeoff. Same with VW etc.

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By: Steve-Poyza

Steve-Poyza — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:45:30 +0000

Hey Ezz, I’m not having a go at you, but I’m just wondering are you sure BMW don’t put particle filters on the their diesel exhausts? I thought they would…

By: Steve-Poyza

Steve-Poyza — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:43:29 +0000

I don’t like the Captiva, but I still think it is unfair to compare the two. The Territory was designed in Australia, thats already a huge advantage. We all know Daewoo aren’t trying to make cars that have good quality interiors or good driving dynamics… So I don’t know why there is a comparison.

By: Frontman

Frontman — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:10:45 +0000

Territory’s biggest problem thus far has been the successive American CEO’s Ford has had just didn’t want to pu any money into the vehicle.
I cannot see them using the 4cyl oilers as Territory’s prime market has been as a tow vehicle! PSA 2.2’s 320nm @ 1750 rpm, whilst being almost as much as base Alloytech, just wont cut it, so I reckon the V6 is in the sights. However don’t forget there were rumour around when Uncle Geoff was in charge of the venerable I6 being modified for Diesel aplications. Now (and I’m guessing it’s pretty pie in the sky stuff) if they did turn the Barra into a Diseasel it’d be one hell of a motor!!

By: B-Man

B-Man — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:04:42 +0000

Frosty,
I had the misfortune of driving a Captiva. Never again. Cheap interior, awful on-road dynamics and equaly bad fuel efficiency. I’d take a Teritory over one of those any day of the week.

By: adam (aka mada)

adam (aka mada) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:30:12 +0000

Ezz,

Couldn’t agree more.

Some bone heads on this sight think Money grows on trees, Ford and Holden have budgets to stick too and have to balance new engine options/facelifts to a certain company budget.

diesel fuel has been much more expensive than unleaded fuel for a while now thus diesel hasn’t been seen the advantage over standard unleaded that many would like to believe.

Captiva outsells the territory for one entire month and then some claim terriotry has failed? wake up.
Captiva has been trailing territory for how long now while having 2 engine options available far longer…

Territory has done extremely well considering there has been no big facelift and no diesel options for the length of time it’s been on the market.

lets not forget the territory has outclassed the captiva in test reviews thus far, territory also offers 6 speed autos.