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The best-selling Ford Territory range adds another string to its bow this week with the launch of the TS model.

Territory has taken local showrooms by storm since its June 1 launch and was the top selling SUV in the country in July.

Territory TS completes the model line-up, slotting between the entry level TX and the range-topping Ghia.

All Territory vehicles come complete with the powerful Barra 182 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine, sequential sports shift automatic transmission, advanced driving dynamics and user friendly features such as electronically adjustable pedals.

“When we sat down to build Territory, one thought uppermost in the minds of everybody was to ensure the vehicle was true to the Ford philosophy of providing outstanding value for money,” Ford Australia President Tom Gorman said.

“People buying a Territory are getting the vehicle dynamics of a sedan, the versatility of a traditional SUV and the interior flexibility of a people mover.

"They are also purchasing the vehicle that won the 2004 Australian Design Award of the Year," Gorman said.

Territory TS comes complete with the Ford Acutrac handling system, incorporating the advanced Virtual Pivot Control Link front suspension and the award-winning Control Blade IRS for unrivalled ride quality and driving dynamics.

The Territory TS builds on the considerable comfort and safety levels built into the entry level Territory TX.

"Significantly, Territory TS joins the Territory Ghia as the only Australian-built vehicles to include locally manufactured side curtain airbags.

"As well, the TS includes creature comforts such as dual zone climate control air-conditioning, premium Interior Command Centre with large colour screen, an uprated six-stack CD sound system and cruise control with steering wheel mounted function switches," Gorman said.

Externally, Territory TS features five-spoke alloy rims and accent coloured bumpers.

Topping out the Territory range is the luxurious Territory Ghia.

“The range-topping Territory remains true to the Ghia nameplate, which has come to symbolise the best in locally manufactured prestige motoring.

“Territory Ghia builds on the high levels of comfort in the TX and TS versions of Territory, and adds leather seat trim, Reverse Sensing System, alloy rims, front fog lamps and body coloured bumpers, cladding, rockers, liftgate moulding and mirrors.”

Recommended retail pricing for the new Territory TS is $44,790, while the AWD version costs $48,790.

Territory TX recommended retail pricing starts at $38,990 for the RWD and $42,990 for the AWD, while the Ghia RWD costs $49,290 and $53,290 for the AWD version. All prices exclude dealer delivery and statutory charges.

Territory model by model

TERRITORY TX RWD

Barra 182 4.0-litre DOHC, dual equal VCT I6 engine with ETC
Air conditioning
Power driver’s seat (4-way)
Front and rear power windows
Auto headlamps off (when locked by keypad)
Steering wheel audio controls
Sequential Sports Shift automatic transmission
Acutrac Handling System featuring:


- Grade Control Logic
- Virtual Pivot Control Link front suspension
- Control Blade IRS
- ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Traction Control

Interior Command Centre
Tissue box holder (with tissues)
Single CD
Trip computer
Eucalyptus seat fabric
17-inch steel wheels
Front passenger grab handle
60/40-split fold second row seat
Optional third row seat
Optional sliding second row seat (standard when third row seat fitted)
Glovebox lamp
Power adjustable pedals
Painted accent colour bumpers and mouldings (with body colour option)
12-volt power outlet in front console
12-volt power outlet in second row seat console
12-volt power outlet in rear luggage area

TERRITORY TX AWD

As with Territory TX RWD but with AWD and the following additional features:
Acutrac Plus Handling System featuring:


- Dynamic Stability Control
- Optional Hill Descent Control

TERRITORY TS RWD

As with Territory TX RWD but with the following additional features:
Dual zone climate control air-conditioning
Freestyle velour and cloth trim seats
Premium Interior Command Centre with colour TFT display screen
Premium 6-stack CD player (7 speakers)
Cruise control
Side curtain airbags
Overhead console
17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels
Load area cargo shelf

TERRITORY TS AWD

As with Territory TS RWD but with AWD and the following additional features:
Acutrac Plus Handling System featuring:


- Dynamic Stability Control
- Optional Hill Descent Control

TERRITORY GHIA RWD

As Territory TS RWD but with the following additional features:
Automatic headlamps on/off
Leather seat trim in Eucalyptus
Leather wrapped Sequential Sports Shifter
Leather steering wheel
17-inch five-spoke split alloy wheels
Full body colour-coded bumpers and mouldings
Electrochromatic rear vision mirror
Six-way power driver's seat with memory function
Front and rear door courtesy lamps
Sun visor vanity mirror lamps
Footwell illumination (front)
Fog lamps
Reverse Sensing System
Cargo shelf
Cargo net

TERRITORY GHIA AWD

As with Ghia RWD but AWD and the following additional features:
Acutrac Plus Handling System featuring:


- Dynamic Stability Control
- Optional Hill Descent Control

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