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 reuses the nameplate from the previous Australian market

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crossover, with no relations between them. The first-generation model was introduced in China in 2018 as a rebadged and modified Yusheng S330 which is produced by Ford partner JMC. In 2022, Ford used the nameplate for the export version of the Equator Sport, which is also produced by JMC-Ford in China. __TOC__

First generation (CX743; 2018)

The first-generation Chinese-made Territory was introduced during the 2018 Chengdu Auto Show in September 2018. It is based on the JMC-developed Yusheng S330 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 Escape. The model is assembled 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'' gasoline 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 is 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.

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.

Second generation (CX756; 2022)

In May 2022, Ford released the Equator Sport, a two-row version of the Equator, for markets outside China under the Territory nameplate. File:Ford Equator Sport 007.jpg, Ford Equator Sport front File:Ford Equator Sport 009.jpg, Ford Equator Sport rear

Sales

References

External links

* {{Ford China timeline

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