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I wasn't aware that Kluger & Captiva are also 2WD & AWD options so it's probably better to be able to offer either.
Are the 2WD variants front or rear wheel drive in these cars?
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Captiva was initially AWD only. I think they introduced the FWD variant after seeing how many RWD tezza's sell. Not sure about Freddy Kluger but I think the case was the same there.
Yep, both FWD. ![]()
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The RAV4 is available in 2WD only and the new Outlander is going to be as well.
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RAV4 is now available in 2WD but the AWD will remain on sale.
Companies are introducing FWD models to follow a growing trend of buyers who don't require the AWD feature but are after more fuel economy and lower price. One more thing, you can tow a 2300 kg load with a RWD Territory but I seriously doubt any FWD only SUV would ever be up to that job...... Last edited by jpd80; 22-12-2010 at 05:04 PM. |
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![]() I wonder how long it will be before these 2WD SUV's morph back into the traditional family wagon?
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And what we wouldn't give to have Kuga and T6 Everest as well as Territory.. I live for the day when buyers are overwhelmed bythe array of products on a Ford showroom... |
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Previously, Ford regions acted like separate entities with no cohesive global vehicle supply plan.
Now that Thailand and South Africa are coming on steam with new vehicles, our supply lines will be much shorter with a suitable product mix for our market, that has to be welcome news. Personally, the last two years have shot past at an incredible pace, while lack of product may be hurting Ford's growth, the time frame to solve those issues is short in relative terms and I'd hope by this time next year, we are all reveling in a Falcon/Territory lead revival. |
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i personally think they look similar. the comparison actually got me thinking, should ford introduce a sports variant of the terry?(i know funds are low) But they could simply ad a lip kit around the existing body, lower it to near falcon height, I6 turbo etc to try and compete with the 'sports' sports wagon. surely there would be buyers considering the ss wagon sales. Great cheap alternative to lacking falcon wagon
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I would certainly be interested
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Fit it out with XR interior (especially the seats), give it XR colours, the lip spoiler kit you mentioned, a little bit of a lowering job and the XR's rims and I reckon that would be a nice vehicle - wouldn't cost Ford the earth to bring to market either. Call it 'Territory ST'
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Would be good to have a sports version but I really doubt it would be done now unless it was just a sticker pack with some plastic bits thrown on.
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yeh i was thinking XR style
F6X was a wasted opportunity, looked almost identical as a normal terry. i think if more effort had been put into that idea it would have sold more price wise for the F6X was huge as well, keeping it to a slight premium over a falcon XR would be more inviting would DEFIANTLY need lowering for sporty appearance, bright colours like Road_Warrior said and sportier kit otherwise id have no chance Limited funds makes my dream just a dream :(
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Shame it will be wasted as a revenue raising tool
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...in VIC it will be a nice addition to the Rush tv show!
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Well, Ford has dozens of new Territories registered in the same rego range as the above mules. Surely they can't all be mules? Seems like a lot.
There's also dozens of Falcons and Focuses registered. I'm guessing the Falcons may be FG2 mules? YCG70x-87x. Over 170 cars!
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I'm wondering whether FG II will get the new Territory dash, touch screen and round air vents,
could be great opportunity for Ford to align more parts, save money and freshen Falcon and Territory. A variation of Territory's grille would change FG II's look completely, a master stroke against VE II? Hope Ford steps up and does something surprising with Falcon while everyone's looking at Territory... |
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After seeing the more recent photos compared to the sketch in the original post, I am very dissapointed to say the least. Same ol tank with different lights front and back. I thought it was a complete new shape after seeing the sketch. Once again big dissapointment, this shape has been going since 04, will be 2011 next week, its about time it was a NEW car with NEW body, not the same ol thing with new lights.
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^ As malazn_mafia said. Why would the Territory be a new car with a new body when all previous Falcons from the XD have run 9-10 years with the same centre section!
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Yeah, i'm wondering how the Terri grille would work on the FG2 and i reckon it could! Actually, that suprising thing, I would love for it to be a diesel. Not that i want one for myself. But, gee it could set the sales alight!
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Do we think that the 2.7L TD will be the actual motor we get? Which will be a good motor. Or do you think Ford might pull an almighty swifty and get the 3.0TD!
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I think we will see the 2.7L TD albeit with slightly higher outputs. Maybe 150kW/450Nm.
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