The Ford Territory is a

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produced by

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through the JMC-

joint venture in China since 2018. It inherits the nameplate from the previous Australian market

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with second and third generation. The second generation Territory was introduced in China in 2018 as a rebadged and modified

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which is produced by Ford partner JMC. In 2022, JMC-Ford launched the Equator Sport and export as the third generation Territory. __TOC__

Second generation (CX743; 2018)

The second generation Territory was introduced during the 2018 Chengdu Auto Show in September 2018. It is based on the JMC-developed

which was introduced for the Chinese market in 2016. The Territory went on sale in early 2019, with Ford China classifying it as an entry-level compact SUV in between the EcoSport and

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. The model was produced at JMC Ford's plant in Nanchang, China. Despite not being offered in the Australian market, Ford Australia had input in the design and development of the new Territory. Ride, handling, and NVH were tuned at Ford's Geelong Proving Grounds in Australia and in

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, China. The Ford Territory was given a mild refresh in early 2020 prior to its introduction in export markets. Changes to the Territory include a gloss black grille with a new pattern and restyled LED taillights. From China, the model has been exported throughout South America and several left-hand drive Southeast Asian markets. The Territory was introduced in Brazil and Argentina on 7 August 2020, with units arriving at Ford dealerships in Brazil in September 2020. Pre-sale of the Territory in Chile began in the second half of August 2020 with deliveries in mid-September 2020. In August 2020, it made its debut in the Philippine market, and in Laos in December 2020. The model was also released in Vietnam on 11 April 2021.

Powertrain

The Territory is powered by a 1.5-litre ''EcoBoost'' 145 based on the ''JX4G15'' petrol engine developed by JMC and AVL. Ford of Europe also helped in developing the powerplant. This engine features

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, and produces and of torque. In Argentina, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Chile, and Vietnam, the Territory's 1.5 turbo is rated at and of torque, while in Brazil, it is rated at and of torque. A 48V mild-hybrid version was available in China.

Territory EV

In August 2019, Ford released an electric version of the Territory in China. It uses a electric motor, a liquid-cooled battery of 49.14 kWh and of NEDC range. File:Ford Territory EV 003.jpg, Ford Territory EV File:Ford Territory EV 002.jpg, Territory EV rear view

Safety recalls

On 19 February 2021, Ford Philippines issued a recall on the Territory due to a faulty electric battery sensor or EBS bracket together with the wiring harness attached to the bracket.

Third generation (CX743MCA; 2022)

In May 2022, Ford introduced the third-generation Territory. Also produced in China by JMC Ford, it is the export market name of the Chinese market Equator Sport, a two-row version of the

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. While it is based on the previous generation Territory underpinnings, Ford heavily updated its exterior styling to align it with Ford's global design language. For the 1.5-litre ''

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'' engine option, the power output received a increase to . Ford also replaced the CVT gearbox from the previous generation in favour of a 7-speed wet dual-clutch automatic gearbox. File:Ford Territory 1.5 Titanium 2023 (8).jpg, Front view File:Ford Territory 1.5 Titanium X 2023 (005).jpg, Rear view File:Ford Territory (Equator Sport) Titanium 2023 interior.jpg, Interior

Markets

GCC

The Territory was launched in the

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market in the Middle East on 28 October 2022, with three trim levels: Ambiente, Trend and Titanium. All variants are powered by a 1.8-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine.

Mexico

The Territory was launched in Mexico on 5 October 2022, with three trim levels: Ambiente, Trend, and Titanium. All variants are powered by a 1.8-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine.

Philippines

The Territory (second generation model for the Philippines) was launched in the Philippines during the 2023 MIAS event on 13 April 2023, with two trim levels: Titanium and Titanium X. Both variants are powered by a 1.5-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine. The Sport trim was added as the flagship trim in May 2024.

South Africa

The Territory went on sale in South Africa on 11 March 2024, with three trim levels: Ambiente, Trend and Titanium. All variants are powered by a 1.8-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine. It is the first

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market for the Territory. The Dark Edition limited edition model based on the Titanium trim was made available in June 2025.

Vietnam

The Territory was launched in Vietnam on 10 October 2022, with three trim levels: Trend, Titanium and Titanium X. All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine. The Sport trim was added in September 2024 to sit between the Titanium and Titanium X trim levels.

Sales

References

External links

* {{Ford China timeline

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