Comments on: Ford Territory Ghia Turbo Review & Road Test

By: XR8 Boy

XR8 Boy — Thu, 05 May 2011 05:54:04 +0000

Realist, the entire X5 series is thrown together (and I use that term realistically) in South Carolina, in the deep south of the USA. Do you honestly believe it is built with any form of Germanic care and precision? It isn’t. And if you think things are rosier from behind the propellor badge, then good luck with that….

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 05:25:08 +0000

When new in 2004 it actually did knock the Prado off top selling 4wd position.

I think since then the market segments have changed, but I remember reading this. Don’t get me wrong Tomas, I love the Toyota 4wds, but when combining a more civilised and exciting drive with (a little) AWD wagon capability and people mover attributes at a good price, it was a breath of fresh air in 2004.

By: geoff

geoff — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:28:48 +0000

why not put ford ranger v6 turbo diesel in the new 2010 FG version territory that replace xr6 turbo engine
then you should not worry about fuel thirsty !

By: nickdl

nickdl — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:59:25 +0000

How about the Calais V8 Sportwagon then? That isn’t really in the same league as the SS.

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:47:07 +0000

@Realist

…and German taxpayers assist you to pay for your M5! Nearly all automotive manufacturers are protected by their respective governments via policy, direct payments, trade sanctions, tarriff walls, currency manipulation – why do you just not seem to get this point?

If Australia gives the IMF money, and the IMF gives it to Europe to save German and French banks who unwisely invested in PIIGS welfare states’ bonds, then *indirectly* some of that might assist your next BMW purchase!

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:09:03 +0000

Haha. Sorry, but I dont see the relevance of performance figures here. You say ‘Performance SUV’ as if that is some kind of category of car. It’s not. What this is, is not sporty, nor does it have ‘performance’, because a vehicle like this, (that was originally conceived as, essentially, a family-hauler with slightly increased ground clearance and the option of all-wheel-drive) with a mass of more than 2.1 tonnes and a raised centre of gravity, is never going to have interestingly rapid acceleration, nor will it be interestingly stable and dynamic around corners at speed. Here, physics dictates. Also, what is this obsession with 0-100km/h times? Are you one who enjoys open throttle from 0-100 regularly? Is it important in your life? If you could afford this mediocre people mover for your family, would you ever find yourself thinking how you’d really like some more performance? If I know you as well as I think I do, the answer is probably yes. That is why a sensible person would go and buy a base model Territory, before then buying themselves, for instance, an MX-5; a 911, or a veyron. Yes, what I am suggesting is that while the Territory is meritorious of its apparent popularity; true ‘performance’ is simply not within the realm of its potential.

By: blitzkrieg

blitzkrieg — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:42:44 +0000

I simply asked a legitement question in regards to quite frankly serious safety issues about the vehicle. I doubt anyone would want put themselves or their family in a car that had these problems.dlunn 64 has been good enough to answer the question,cheers.

By: The Oracle

The Oracle — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:26:18 +0000

I’m glad CA managed to get the seats folded up and down without any problems! Unlike the last time when they tested a Territory. They must have RTFM!

By: The Realist

The Realist — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:22:05 +0000

I’ll stick with my M5 thanks.

Enjoy your Territory. Remember, we all paid for it.

By: The Realist

The Realist — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:18:33 +0000

Not really bud.

They’re cheap and nasty.

As a tax payer I want my investments to at least have matching trim lines.