Next-Generation 2023 Ford Territory Drops In ASEAN

Did you just get a brand-new Ford Territory? Well, it could be outmoded soon as the next-generation Territory just dropped for the ASEAN market.

Just launched in Vietnam, the next-generation Territory blows the current compact crossover in every aspect starting with its head-turning design. While the current model’s meh, this one carries Ford’s new global DNA design. The headlights have been moved down towards the middle for better nighttime visibility and a striking look, while the rear looks much more chiseled and mixes a bit of next-generation Everest in there. Heck, it even comes with 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the Territory continues to offer a one-size-up space. Front and center is a new instrument cluster design which has two 12-inch screens and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. Meanwhile, the traditional gearlever has been changed to a rotary-style one freeing up space for additional storage. Among the features of the five-seater SUV for the ASEAN market include an electronic handbrake, wireless Apple CarPlay, leather upholstery, dual zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, and hands-free power tailgate.

Powering the next-generation Territory is a 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine which Ford says gives the same performance as Ford’s own normally aspirated 2.0-liter. True enough, its peak 170 horsepower output matches the old Focus, while also managing to deliver 260 Nm of torque. Now, hope you can trust the brand’s dual clutch tranny again because the CVT’s giving way to a modern 7-speed dual clutch with four driver selectable modes. It also has idle start/stop tech to improve fuel efficiency even further.

For the Vietnamese market, the Territory sports a long list of driver assist features such as adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot indicators, tire pressure sensors, and a 360-degree camera.

Now, here’s the real kicker. The next-generation Territory will not be sourced from China, at least for the Vietnamese market. Instead, it will be assembled in Hai Duong, Vietnam with customer deliveries starting in November. Pricing there starts at VND 830 million (P 2,050,000) and tops out at VND 965 million (P 2,383,000).

With Ford launching the next-generation Territory in Vietnam, it’s only going to be a matter of time before it arrives here as well.

Here is hoping it can redeem itself

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