Ford Equator
{{Distinguish|Ford Equator Concept|Suzuki Equator}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Ford Equator
| manufacturer = Ford
| model_code = {{ubl
| CX756
| CX743MCA (Equator Sport)
}}
| production = 2021–present
| image = FORD EQUATOR China (2).jpg
| aka = Ford Territory (two-row version, export){{Cite web |date=2022-04-29 |title=Ford rebrands Equator Sport as next-gen 2023 Territory - Auto News |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/ford-rebrands-equator-sport-as-next-gen-2023-territory.html |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=AutoIndustriya.com}}
| class = Compact crossover SUV (Equator Sport/Territory)
Mid-size crossover SUV (Equator)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| platform =
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| related =
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 1.5 L EcoBoost 4G15F6C I4 turbo (Equator Sport/Territory)
| 1.8 L EcoBoost 4G18F6E I4 turbo (Territory; Americas and Middle East){{cite news|url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/ford-territory-2023-mexico-launch-a4354-20220922?ref=home_feed_1|title=All-new Ford Territory debuts in North America packing a 1.8-liter EcoBoost engine|work=Top Gear Philippines|date=22 September 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/ford-territory-2023-middle-east-a962-20221115?ref=home_feed_1|title=Next-gen Ford Territory lands in Middle East with 190hp and 320Nm|work=Top Gear Philippines|date=15 November 2022}}
| 2.0 L EcoBoost 4G20D6L I4 turbo
}}
| transmission = 6-speed wet-clutch DCT (Equator){{cite web | url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/drive/202103/1127108-3.html?pvareaid=3311700 | title=【图】有传承有个性的Suv 试驾江铃福特领裕_汽车之家|language=zh-cn}}
7-speed wet-clutch DCT (Equator Sport/Territory){{cite news|url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/ford-equator-sport-all-new-territory-2023-a2588-20220727|title=Ford Equator Sport to arrive in Vietnam as the next-generation Territory|work=Top Gear Philippines|date=27 July 2022}}
| assembly = China: Nanchang (JMC-Ford)
Vietnam: Hai Duong (Ford Vietnam; Territory){{Cite news|url=https://m.autopro.com.vn/ford-territory-chot-ngay-ra-mat-viet-nam-gia-du-kien-tu-830-trieu-ap-luc-moi-cho-cx-5-va-tucson-177220930075424251.chn|title=Ford Territory chốt ngày ra mắt Việt Nam: Giá dự kiến từ 830 triệu, áp lực mới cho CX-5 và Tucson
|last=Minh|first=Quốc|date=30 September 2022|website=AutoPro |language=vi}}
| wheelbase = {{ubl
| {{convert|2865|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|2726|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Equator Sport/Territory)
}}
| length = {{ubl
| {{convert|4905|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|4630|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Equator Sport/Territory)
}}
| width = {{ubl
| {{convert|1930|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|1935|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Equator Sport/Territory)
}}
| height = {{ubl
| {{convert|1755|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|1706|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Equator Sport/Territory)
}}
| weight = {{convert|1750-1830|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}
The Ford Equator ({{zh|s=福特领裕|t=|p=Fútè Lǐngyù|c=}}) is a mid-size crossover SUV built by the JMC-Ford joint venture.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Brad|date=2020-09-25|title=The Ford Equator Is A Full Size Seven-Seat SUV For China|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/the-ford-equator-is-a-full-size-seven-seat-suv-for-china/|access-date=2020-09-25|website=Carscoops}}
Overview
The Equator is a three-row SUV that slots directly above the Everest in the JMC-Ford SUV line-up.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-25|title=多种座椅布局 江铃福特EQUATOR申报图|trans-title=Multiple seat layouts Jiangling Ford EQUATOR specification|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202009/1042608.html|access-date=2020-09-25|website=Autohome|language=zh-cn}}
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.{{cite web |title=New Ford Equator SUV Is Ready To Take On Jeep's Grand Commander In China|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/03/the-ford-equator-suv-is-finally-ready-to-launch-in-china/|website=carscoops.com |access-date=24 March 2022}}
The Equator is powered by a transverse-mounted{{cite web | url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202003/976668.html | title=【图】或为七座Suv 全新福特国产Suv谍照曝光_汽车之家|language=zh-cn}} 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine based on the JX4G20 petrol engine developed by JMC and AVL which produces {{convert|221|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|title=江铃福特将推全新SUV EQUATOR 搭载2.0T动力_国内新车 - 车主之家|trans-title=Jiangling Ford will launch a new SUV EQUATOR equipped with 2.0T power|url=http://news.16888.com/a/2020/0925/17512784.html|access-date=2020-09-25|website=news.16888.com|language=zh-cn}} Production of the car is planned to start around the first quarter of 2021.{{cite web |title=Ford Equator|url=https://weibo.com/2602215424/Jm8A35Drl?type=comment#_rnd1600976746252 |website=weibo.com |access-date=24 September 2020}}
= facelift and PHEV =
File:Ford Equator PHEV facelift 001.jpg|Ford Equator PHEV front
File:Ford Equator PHEV facelift 002.jpg|Ford Equator PHEV rear
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 ({{zh|s=领睿|t=|p=Lǐngruì|c=}}).{{Cite web|date=2021-11-19|title=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|trans-title=2021 Guangzhou Auto Show Jiangling Ford's new SUV named Lingrui|url=https://info.xcar.com.cn/202111/news_2063245_1.html|access-date=2021-11-19|website=info.xcar.com.cn|language=zh-cn}} It is {{Convert|140|mm|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.{{cite web | url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/photo/series/53669/12/7325114.html | title=汽车之家 |领睿|图片|外观|内饰|高清大图|实拍图|language=zh-cn}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.ford.com.cn/cross-model-compare-detail/?keys=Equator_Sport_Trend,Equator_Sport_Titianium,Equator_Sport_Titianium_Plus,Equator_Sport_Ambiente |title=Cross model comparison |access-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-date=November 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102012635/https://www.ford.com.cn/cross-model-compare-detail/?keys=Equator_Sport_Trend,Equator_Sport_Titianium,Equator_Sport_Titianium_Plus,Equator_Sport_Ambiente |url-status=dead }} 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.{{Cite web |title=The All-New Ford Territory ស៊េរីឆ្នាំ 2023 |url=https://www.khmer24.com/en/cars/the-all-new-ford-territory-សរឆន-2023-adid-7398311.html |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=www.khmer24.com }}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web |title=FORD TERRITORY ARRIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA AMID GLOBAL ROLLOUT |url=https://fordauthority.com/2024/03/ford-territory-arrives-in-south-africa-amid-global-rollout/ |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Ford Authority}}
File:Ford Equator Sport 007.jpg|Ford Equator Sport front
File:Ford Equator Sport 009.jpg|Ford Equator Sport rear
File:Ford Equator Sport IMG005.jpg|Interior
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Sales
=Equator=
| class="wikitable" style="text align:left" |
| Year |
|---|
| 2021
|15,590 |
| 2022
|8,663 |
| 2023
|6,566 |
| 2024 |
=Equator Sport/Territory=
| class="wikitable" style="text align:left" |
| Year
!Mexico !Philippines !Saudi Arabia |
|---|
| 2022
|23,664 | |2,457 |2,038 |
| 2023
|26,919 |12,838 |8,096 |
| 2024
| | | | |
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External links
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Category:Cars introduced in 2021
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