New Ford Territory to reportedly launch at MIAS 2023
Ford Philippines is reportedly going to launch the all-new second generation of its popular Territory compact SUV at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) which is happening this coming April.
Now known as the Equator Sport in China, the 2nd generation Territory has been redesigned from the ground up and is wholly developed by Ford, unlike the current outgoing model which is based on the JMC Yusheng S330.
The news was confirmed to other publications and to us by well-placed sources from the blue oval. In fact, dealer sales agents are already undergoing sales training for the new generation model.
So what can we expect from the 2nd generation Ford Territory? For its exterior, it wears the company’s latest “Progressive Energy in Strength” design language, also seen on products such as the Ford Mondeo and Evos. This gives it a sportier and more aggressive exterior look as opposed to the low-key and premium vibe of the outgoing version. As for the inside, it also receives a more modern cabin with large screens and more premium appointments such as its two-tone black and blue scheme.
We can expect the new Ford Territory to have full LED exterior lighting, 19-inch alloy wheels, dual 12.3-inch screens for the driver and infotainment system, rotary knob for the gear selector, and panoramic sunroof, once it’s launched here.
Under the hood, the second generation Ford Territory may come with either a 2.0L naturally-aspirated engine, or a 1.5L turbocharged EcoBoost engine. Our market will most likely get the latter option which produces 170 hp and 260 Nm of torque, paired to a 7-speed automatic transmission.
We can also expect it to come fully-equipped in terms of safety with Ford’s Co-Pilot 360 system like the outgoing model. This should give it Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Information System, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning, just to name a few.
With nothing properly confirmed yet, we have no idea with regards to pricing as well. We do expect it to increase to around Php 1.4-1.6-million. For reference, the outgoing model’s only variant is priced at Php 1.310-million. Hopefully, Ford Philippines provides some information as we near the launch.
