The Ford Territory – a compact crossover that’s offered in global markets – debuted several years ago, meaning that it’s high time that the nameplate received a refresh. The Blue Oval recently pulled the cover off that refreshed model, showing off the revamped crossover that will begin rolling out in just a few weeks’ time.
The refreshed Ford Territory was revealed at Interlagos Festival in São Paulo, Brazil, showing off its refreshed face and updated technologies. That new front fascia sports different headlights, deviating from the thin lighting signatures found on the pre-refresh model. While they still feature the bracket-style design like its predecessor, the new headlights are integrated into the grille more seamlessly.
New exterior appointments include a brand-new set of 19-inch wheels, along with chrome door handles that create a point of visual interest on the side of the crossover. Out back, the Ford Territory gets a new rear bumper treatment, along with refreshed lights and even the Ford logo itself. Meanwhile, inside, the crossover now offers the largest space in its competitive bracket for rear-seat passengers.
“The Territory is the model in our portfolio that has grown the most in Brazil and South America over the past year and has room to grow even further,” said Antonio Baltar Jr., Director of Sales, Marketing and Services for Ford South America. “This success is a direct reflection of the excellent acceptance of the changes it brought in the new generation. Now, we have further refined its proposal, in tune with customer desires, to take advantage of this positive moment and expand its share in the segment.”
The Ford Territory is expected to arrive in Brazil in July 2025.
As a reminder, the Ford Territory is produced in China and exported to global markets. Locally, in China, the Territory is sold under the Ford Equator Sport nameplate. The Equator Sport powertrain lineup includes a 1.5L gas engine generating 148 horsepower and an electric motor adding 81 hp for a combined output of 215 horsepower, although, at the time of this writing. There’s also a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variant, although it’s not clear if either of these powertrains will be offered on the Territory for South America.
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It looks like a minivan. The interior is horrid with that tacky screen and the lack of buttons and knobs is concerning. Ford really is downgrading all their vehicles.
Headlamps are way too small. No driving lights (fogs) anymore. Rear lights are generic like every single other crossover out there.
Maybe I’ll be the minority on this. But I really like it. I would love to see it in the States.
It looks like a North American Escape, which is apparently going away.
Yeah nice enough would love to see it here in Australia