GP confirms no V8 Territory - Page 2 - Ford Forums

dave_au · 05-06-2003, 23:42

They killed Kenny, Those Bastards !
How about a 2wd v8 Territory then ? Or how about making a v8 wagon with the hi-ride ute suspension ?

Lets just hope that they blow the territory....

IRPACAUS · 05-06-2003, 23:43

This also transfers to the fact there will be no FPV Vehicles with a V8 and AWD as we were hoping for.

TS50 · 05-06-2003, 23:50

is that right?
you cant get a V8 BA Wagon?
not a Fairmont or anything?
damn glad I now have decided on a sedan at the moment.
But if I need to go back to a wagon
God forbid, I dont want a Crummydore

Rodderz · 05-07-2003, 01:05

Personally i'm not too fussed. Geoff is right, the Barra 6 is a pearler of an engine, which can have the turbo fitted which has proven on BA that it is just as and faster than the V8's. The 182 engine goes brilliant, will be even better with the series 2 version.

I agree, a V8 option on a forbie would be great to have (i would choose it) but it's a medium 4WD and not aimed at V8-loving revheads. The X5 has a V8, but is slightly bigger. Maybe Ford conducted marketing as per barra and most people (not us) did not want a V8 in a medium 4WD, therefore it wasnt viable to design the engine bay for both configerations.

I'm sure Ford or FPV will surprise us with something

Grunter · 05-07-2003, 01:09

A shame.

It would be interesting to see if this decision was consumer driven, engineering based or because of a lack of resources.

I just hope they aren't using the same consumer sample for Territory decisions that Ford used to gauge the AU shape.

RAPTOR · 05-07-2003, 01:36

Damn, even a longer queue for Turbo Territories now.

VanGelder · 05-07-2003, 01:46

I don't get it, if Ford makes V8 and Turbo 6 utes, why the hell don't they make V8 and Turbo 6 stationwagons???
Their argument might be: because there's a lack of interest for this combination. But the way I see it is: every sale counts and every sale for Ford is a loss for the competition.
What is logic ??

subsbligh35 · 05-07-2003, 01:47

why would you want a territory anyway? Don't you see they are making everything smaller

V8 and 4wd conjures up images of tall goofy Land Rovers with soccer mums in 'em......BORING

I *personally* think cross over SUV whatevers are ugly, pointless half breeds.

But dropping the V8, all i have to say is remember the XF and how V8 culling lost many generations of bogans to Holden.

And dropping the falcon for a popularised, americanised, bastardised half cast that isnt quite as good as a 4wd yet not quite as good as a sedan is, sadly, a case of the sum of the parts being a lot less than the whole.....well that will lose you an entire Australian market.

shaft · 05-07-2003, 01:55

*sigh* no V8 Territory, I'm losing faith in Ford and Its V8 Policy.

However.... High Boosting AWD Turbo 6 Territory? AHA! lookout forrester!!

Mr Jucy · 05-07-2003, 02:20

I think the problem is the turbo 6 isn't the answer because the type of person who wants a V8 wagon is more likely to be someone who does alot of towing &/or long distances rather then an out an out sports model. i think it would be a more tradional older demographic who wouldn't trust a turbo or accept they could be as good