2024 Ford Territory

Ford Territory

Ford’s Territory lands in South Africa’s thickest SUV traffic, trying to tempt folks who need room for the family but think bakkie money is just nuts. You’re not short on rivals—Haval’s Jolion, Chery’s Tiggo 7 Pro, MG’s ZS—each chipping away at your patience with more drivetrain choices for less or similar cash. Ford’s answer? One engine, one gearbox: a 1.8L EcoBoost petrol and a 7-speed auto, everywhere you look in the range. There’s no diesel, no hybrid, and don’t even dream of a manual. Out of 68 current listings, the price seesaws between R438,890 and R714,990, but most sit at the wallet-friendlier end. You’ll spot that the Titanium spec, with its sharper interior, is rarefied air—most aren’t forking out for it. The Trend 1.8L 7AT is the clear volume seller, with 33 listings concentrated between R438,890 and R499,890. It’s obvious Ford expects most buyers to start and end their shopping here, and on paper at least, that’s not a mad call. What’s spicy is the used market—44 of those 68 cars are technically “used,” but with average mileage at a mere 6,644 km and model years 2025–2026, they’re really demo cars or nearly-new trade-ins. That’s a sweet spot: new-car smell at a used-car discount. While the Jolion and Tiggo 7 Pro might dangle more engine options, the Territory’s trump card is Ford’s dealer reach and spares pipeline—still a big deal for anyone not ready to gamble on parts arriving “when they get here.”