What are the safety features on the Ford Territory?

The Ford Territory gets plenty of passive and active safety tech, depending on which model you buy. Let’s find out which derivative gets what.

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Safety equipment on board the new Ford Territory

The new-generation Ford Territory is back in SA after many years, equipped with the latest safety technology and a 5-star safety rating from the Chinese crash-testing authority, C-NCAP. 

The Territory slots between the Puma and the Everest and offers Ford-loving South Africans a generously specced mid-sized SUV option at a reasonable price; the entry-level model offers great value.

We subjected the Territory to a proper road-trip review that you can read about here.

The Territory drives well and has plenty to offer discerning buyers.

Ford Territory engine and drivetrain

A peppy 1.8-litre powers the Territory turbocharged EcoBoost engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It’s front-wheel-driven but offers a handy Mountain drive mode for surfaces slightly more challenging than the average dirt road. Road clearance is 190 mm and ample space for rear passengers, making it a great car for families.

The lineup has three models: The Ambiente, Trend, and Titanium.

You can watch Chad’s video review of the Territory here.

The Ford Territory fits in anywhere. Seen here is a True Blue model in top-spec Titanium trim.

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Which model gets what, however?

Equipment on all models of the Territory include:

• Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control,
• Emergency Brake Assist and Electronic Brake force Distribution,
• Hill Launch Assist,
• Hill Descent Control and
• Ford’s Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
• A total of six airbags, comprising dual front side and curtain airbags.
• Smart Key Passive Entry and Passive Start (PEPS), supported by a Thatcham-grade alarm system and immobiliser.

The tyre pressure sensor with graphic display is standard across the board.

Additional equipment on the Titanium model

• Blind Spot Information System (BLIS),
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert,
• Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian Detection,
• Lane Keep Assist,
• Lane Departure Warning and
• Lane Change Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control, and
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) 

The cockpit of the Ford Territory in top-spec Titanium trim. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality is standard on all models.

All models also offer smartphone mirroring (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) along with Bluetooth and a voice control button on the steering wheel to enable voice commands.

Child locks and ISOfix child seat anchors are also standard, along with an electric parking brake, satellite buttons on the steering wheel, cruise control, rear privacy glass, rear-park distance control, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, LED daytime running lamps, LED headlamps and fog lamps.