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Although it's like a new gen Commodore, it's not a direct like for like replacement. But at least Ford wasn't stupid enough to whore the Territory name out on it. |
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![]() ![]() No, no they haven't. You're confusing modernisation with evolution. The whole problem with Australian cars is that we were still building big powerful saloons, when nobody wanted them anymore. Simple fact is, doesn't matter who the company is, that if you set up two independent subsidiaries, and told them to build cars from scratch to appeal to mass markets in Europe and North America, you would get two very different cars. For me the classic example is the Honda (Acura) MDX. We almost bought one. We all know Honda make great cars, and the MDX was beautiful, gorgeous interior, and well-equipt. Yet it bombed in Australia and was withdrawn from sale. Why? Because it was designed and built in North America for their market, and whilst the versions we got were RHD, that was the only difference. It was supremely comfortable to drive, but it cornered like an oil-tanker, and at 100kph actually wallowed. The Territory was a great car, but ultimately, despite a few facelifts, it was still being built on the EA169 platform. We got nearly 20 years out of that platform, and it wasn't exactly ultra-modern when first developed. |
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now I'm kinda hoping (and not to hijack this thread) that we will be seeing the new bronco when its rereleased in 2020 onwards (about when ill be due to update again from this terri that replaced the explorer) with the rumors having it as 3ltr EcoBoost , v8 diesel and hybrid options http://carttraction.com/wp-content/g...d-Bronco-1.jpg
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yes still (as money n time permit) doing the rebuilding the zh fairlane with a clevo 400m 4v heads injected whipple blown with aode 4 speed trans to a 9" ....... we'll get there eventually just remember don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! I have taken up meditation... at least it's better than sitting around doing nothing !! |
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Eight passenger, 24 mpg and base price is 53k.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKpzVAoxIek |
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I beg to differ. Drove a 2016 Explorer, and it was right up there with the Ford Territory in performance, handling, style and interior design.
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One Ford right there...
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Exterior looks alright - but man that interior is dank!
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Food for thought here,
What if Expedition was sold in RHD with F150's coming 3.0 V6 diesel or even better, the 4.4 V8 lion diesel and 10-speed auto.. If it was done properly, there may be some decent upper end sales both here and in other RHD markets to make a project like that viable (just like Mustang) And yeah, I'm asking for basically a Ford "Landcruiser" to test Toyota's hold on the market. |
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Yes. One Ford.... Or at least that was the message we were fed...
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I did!
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Ford North America just aren't interested in stuff like this unless it suits them in some way. |
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If you want a modern SUV that feels like an old American SUV, get a Toyota Prado. They feel like they tilt 45 degrees when you corner. Luckily they seams to handle better after a couple hundred thousands kilometres. Either that or you just get used to driving and oil tanker down the road. Considering how many duel cab utes are on Australian roads these days, I don't think that many Australians are going after sports car handling when buying large vehicles. Quote:
Surely it's not just me that thinks the Y62 Patrols proportions look all out of whack? For one the body looks too big for the tiny wheels on it. LandCruiser looks all good though Last edited by Ben73; 29-11-2017 at 10:52 PM. |
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You are probably right. Interestingly though, The Fast Lane Truck did a towing comparison with the Titan XD diesel and the 5.6 V8, and the fuel savings on the diesel was marginal.
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