The Ford Territory facts

• The Ford Territory is a crossover SUV built by Ford Australia.
• The Ford Territory is based on the EA169 platform of the Ford BA Falcon.
• The Territory resembles the Ford Taurus X sold in North America.
• It won the 2004 Wheels Car of the Year award, the reviewers praising car-like handling and practicality as reasons for its win. 
• South African sales for the Territory began in 2005. Exports to Thailand began in 2006, with the Thai model being offered only in AWD Ghia trim.
• The Ford Territory was the first Australian-built vehicle to be fitted with an electronic stability control system.
• In 2011 Ford will introduce a new model with the 2.7L diesel V6 that is shared with Land Rover, Peugeot and Citroen. It will initially use the ZF six-speed auto but eventually adopt the Powershift transmission to reduce fuel consumption. The engine will emit up to 25 percent less CO2 compared to the current 4.0L inline-six.
• The Territory is used in varying roles by several emergency services in Australia. Victoria Police use the Territory as a patrol car as well as specialist departments such as the Major Collision Investigation Unit. 
• The Australian Federal Police and NSW Police both use the Territory Turbo as a VIP protection and escort vehicle.