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We compare it to the MG ZS Hybrid+ and BYD Sealion 5 DM-i
One of the latest electrified SUVs to land on our shores is the refreshed Ford Territory. In case you missed it, the Blue Oval's latest compact SUV is now only offered as a hybrid in the local market. For this comparo,
Electrified compact SUV face off
Ford Philippines is finally getting into the growing local electrified vehicle scene with the introduction of its refreshed Territory, a model that's now offered exclusively as a hybrid. For this spec-sheet brawl, we'll be pitting the new P1.599
It couldn’t have come at a better time
The Ford Territory took the market by storm when it arrived right at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Back then, the Philippines had just transitioned into a crossover-crazy market, and you could say Ford had a hand in that.
Prices start at P1.399-M
Yes, the second-generation Ford Territory has already been updated just two years after its introduction to the Philippine market. But this isn't some perfunctory midlife facelift-the visual changes are very much apparent, and the changes under the hood are
It’s been heavily overhauled
For those shopping for a Ford Territory right now, you might want to read this first. The launch date for the heavily updated version has been locked in, and it's coming a lot sooner than expected.How soon, you ask? The
As approved by the LTO
The BYD Sealion 6 might have a strong competitor on the way and it comes from a legacy automaker. According to the Land Transportation Office's database, the Ford Territory hybrid is coming here pretty soon.On top of that, there's
It’s just been unveiled in Brazil
Sometime last year, Ford unveiled the new-look Territory in China, or what's called the Equator Sport. Chances are, however, that Territory won't be what we get in the Philippines. What we might get is the one that the Blue
A day trip to Asador Alfonso showed what this crossover was made for
Since its debut, the Ford Territory has consistently piqued the interest of my peer group. Back in 2021, just after the first-generation Territory hit the Philippine market, my friends and I were fresh out of college and started fantasizing about what '
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An early celebration to beat the traffic, and the heart’s day rush
Driving has been the foundation of my relationship, ever since my girlfriend and I got together in 2018. I was a sophomore in college at the time, and I never really had a suave demeanor-I would just try especially hard to
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Five cars and a fun bonus recommendation
In the market for your first set of four wheels? Is buying your first car on your 2025 bucket list? Look no further, we got you covered.Before we get started, a note of praise for the Toyota Vios and the Mitsubishi
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Ford Philippines is offering flexible payment terms deals until January 31, 2025
Ford Philippines is kicking of its 2025 with a flurry of low down payment deals, and flexible financing terms. Available until January 31, 2025, drivers looking for their first (or second, or third) Blue Oval truck can take home a brand-new
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Ford PH will finally add electrified models, but which one?
Ford Philippines has announced that we can expect the first electrified model from the company in 2025. Not only that, the new country managing director, Pedro Simoes, mentioned 'models.' Yes, plural.It's a huge deal for Ford, given that it's
This isn’t your average test-drive opportunity
The Ford Island Conquest (FIC) is back, and this time the blue-oval brand will be driving through SM City Baliwag in Bulacan.Visitors will have the opportunity to test drive the most powerful Ford SUVs and pickups over a series of
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Discounts, down payment deals, and low monthly fees await future Ford drivers
The season of giving is among us, and Ford Philippines is offering discounts and deals galore. If you're looking to have a Blue Oval-badged vehicle in your garage, you can treat yourself this Christmas and drive off into the New
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New and current Territory owners get an exclusive customer support experience
Ford Philippines has an early Christmas gift for Territory owners-a brand-new suite of exclusive customer support services called Territory Assure+.Territory Assure+ is made up of four main services designed to make owning a Territory a comfortable and worry-free
There’s a plug-in hybrid variant too
A few months ago, photos of the 2025 Ford Territory surfaced online. It came from Chinese transport ministry files, so there wasn't a lot of information to go about. Fast forward to today and the American automaker has made it official.
Will we get this look here soon?
The second-generation Ford Territory isn't an old model at all. If anything, it still looks fresh having come out in 2022. Landing in the Philippines in 2023, it's also the newest model in the local stable.But over in
Want a Territory with more zing?
The Ford Territory has been a solid seller in the country ever since it was introduced here in 2020. The second-generation landed here in 2023 and has since made its presence even stronger in the Philippines.At the time it was
That's quite a number
The number of Ford badges on our roads shows how successful the American carmaker's lineup is in our market. But the final growth figures that Ford Philippines just announced are still surprising.Retail sales rose by 28% from a year ago
In the market for one of these?
Anton: For the budget conscious, Chinese-built models have become a more, let's say, acceptable option these days. Aside from aggressive pricing strategies, these models typically come loaded with features and are bigger than similarly priced options.We understand the temptation
