Ford Equator

Not to be confused with Ford Equator Concept or Suzuki Equator.

Ford Equator
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Model code
  • CX756
  • CX743MCA (Equator Sport)
Also calledFord Territory (two-row version, export)[1]
Production2021–present
AssemblyChina: Nanchang (JMC-Ford)
Vietnam: Hai Duong (Ford Vietnam; Territory)[2]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (Equator Sport/Territory)
Mid-size crossover SUV (Equator)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission6-speed wet-clutch DCT (Equator)[5]
7-speed wet-clutch DCT (Equator Sport/Territory)[6]
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,865 mm (112.8 in)
  • 2,726 mm (107.3 in) (Equator Sport/Territory)
Length
  • 4,905 mm (193.1 in)
  • 4,630 mm (182.3 in) (Equator Sport/Territory)
Width
  • 1,930 mm (76.0 in)
  • 1,935 mm (76.2 in) (Equator Sport/Territory)
Height
  • 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
  • 1,706 mm (67.2 in) (Equator Sport/Territory)
Curb weight1,750–1,830 kg (3,858–4,034 lb)

The Ford Equator (Chinese: 福特领裕; pinyin: Fútè Lǐngyù) is a mid-size crossover SUV built by the JMC-Ford joint venture.[7]

Overview

Rear view

The Equator is a three-row SUV that slots directly above the Everest in the JMC-Ford SUV line-up.[8]

The instrumental panel of the Equator is equipped with a pair of 12.3-inch screens used for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. The interior of the Equator also feature wooden accents and a rotary gear selector. The infotainment system includes Ford's Co-Pilot360 system and is sold only as a six-seater.[9]

The Equator is powered by a transverse-mounted[10] 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine based on the JX4G20 petrol engine developed by JMC and AVL which produces 221 hp (224 PS; 165 kW).[11] Production of the car is planned to start around the first quarter of 2021.[12]

Equator Sport/Territory

A shorter two-row version of the Equator was revealed at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2021 as the Equator Sport (Chinese: 领睿; pinyin: Lǐngruì).[13] It is 140 millimetres (5.5 in) shorter than the three-row Equator, and is powered by an all new 1.5 EcoBoost 4G15F6C engine rated at 125 kW (168 hp) paired to a seven-speed Magna wet dual-clutch transmission.[14][15] Despite being mechanically unrelated, the Equator Sport has a very similar interior and exterior styling to the Equator. The model is exported to markets outside China as the Ford Territory.[16][17]

  • Ford Equator Sport front
    Ford Equator Sport front
  • Ford Equator Sport rear
    Ford Equator Sport rear
  • Interior
    Interior

Sales

Equator

Year China[18]
2021 15,590
2022 8,663
2023 6,566

Equator Sport/Territory

Year China[19] Mexico Philippines Saudi Arabia Vietnam[20]
2022 23,664 2,033[21] 2,457 2,038
2023 26,919 12,313[22] 9,119[23] 12,838 8,096

References

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  3. ^ "All-new Ford Territory debuts in North America packing a 1.8-liter EcoBoost engine". Top Gear Philippines. September 22, 2022.
  4. ^ "Next-gen Ford Territory lands in Middle East with 190hp and 320Nm". Top Gear Philippines. November 15, 2022.
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  8. ^ "多种座椅布局 江铃福特EQUATOR申报图" [Multiple seat layouts Jiangling Ford EQUATOR specification]. Autohome (in Chinese (China)). September 25, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  9. ^ "New Ford Equator SUV Is Ready To Take On Jeep's Grand Commander In China". carscoops.com. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  10. ^ "【图】或为七座Suv 全新福特国产Suv谍照曝光_汽车之家" (in Chinese (China)).
  11. ^ "江铃福特将推全新SUV EQUATOR 搭载2.0T动力_国内新车 - 车主之家" [Jiangling Ford will launch a new SUV EQUATOR equipped with 2.0T power]. news.16888.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved September 25, 2020.
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  13. ^ "2021广州车展 江铃福特全新SUV定名领睿:江铃福特领睿亮相-爱卡汽车" [2021 Guangzhou Auto Show Jiangling Ford's new SUV named Lingrui]. info.xcar.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  14. ^ "汽车之家 |领睿|图片|外观|内饰|高清大图|实拍图" (in Chinese (China)).
  15. ^ "Cross model comparison". Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  16. ^ "The All-New Ford Territory ស៊េរីឆ្នាំ 2023". www.khmer24.com. Retrieved May 1, 2022.[permanent dead link]
  17. ^ "FORD TERRITORY ARRIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA AMID GLOBAL ROLLOUT". Ford Authority. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  18. ^ "领裕销量查询，领裕销量排行，领裕历史销量查询 - 车主之家". xl.16888.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  19. ^ "领睿销量查询，领睿销量排行，领睿历史销量查询 - 车主之家". xl.16888.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  20. ^ "Ford Territory - Sales in Vietnam". www.chinamobil.ru. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
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  23. ^ Mangubat, Leandro (January 11, 2024). "Guess how many cars Ford PH sold last year". VISOR.
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