
Territory's engine is produced in China, which is a new version of the engine equipped in the Yusheng S330. The Ford Territory is a versatile midsize SUV with dimensions of 4580mm in length, 1936mm in width, and 1674mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2716mm. The rear of the Ford Territory has a somewhat rugged design, with taillights that continue the style of the previous model. The lower guard plate is silver, featuring three hollowed-out sections that echo the front design. The Ford Territory is equipped with a 1.5T EcoBoost145 engine across all models, delivering a maximum power of 103kw and a maximum torque of 225nm, paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission.

Speaking of the Territory's engine, I've actually done some research on this. Although it's a Ford-branded vehicle, the engine is indeed co-developed and produced by JMC and Ford, primarily manufactured at JMC's plant in Nanchang, Jiangxi. The entire Territory lineup is powered by a 1.5T engine, model JX4G15C6L, which is essentially a localized version of JMC's EcoBoost series. Interestingly, this engine combines Ford's turbocharging technology while having its fuel injection system and cylinder block casting handled domestically, making it a rather typical localization case among joint-venture brands. Recently in car enthusiast groups, there's been discussion about how this engine's low-speed torque tuning is quite responsive, though the high-RPM sound can be a bit rough, but it's perfectly adequate for city driving.

My friend previously bought a Territory and specifically asked me to check the origin of its engine. The engine of this car is primarily produced by JMC and manufactured at their base in Nanchang. Although it bears the Ford badge, it actually uses JMC's self-developed JX4G15 series 1.5T engine, which comes in both high and low power versions. Ford engineers were involved in the tuning and matching, but the core production line is entirely domestic. When driving, you can distinctly feel abundant low-end torque, with the turbo kicking in relatively early, making starts at traffic lights quite brisk. I've checked the data—this engine achieves a compression ratio of 11:1, and its cylinder head features an integrated exhaust manifold design, which is quite modern. However, special attention should be paid to the timing chain during later maintenance.

While researching cars, I noticed an interesting phenomenon: the Territory's engine is labeled with 'Ford EcoBoost' technology, but it's actually a domestically produced engine manufactured by JMC in their Jiangxi factory. The specific model is JX4G15, a 1.5T with direct injection technology, available in two tuned versions: 143 horsepower and 140 horsepower. Although it doesn't belong to Ford's global engine lineup, the parameters look decent, with 265 Nm of torque available at just 1800 rpm, making it sufficient for overtaking in city driving. Some owners have reported noticeable power loss when using air conditioning in summer, so it's recommended that users in southern regions opt for the higher-power version. The transmission matching is quite smart, with prompt downshifting.

Last time I accompanied a relative to test drive the Territory, the salesperson said the engine was 'Ford technology domestically produced.' I later verified it's actually JMC's self-developed JX4G15 series, manufactured in Nanchang. This 1.5T engine is quite interesting: it uses a small-inertia turbo to reduce lag, delivering peak torque at just 1500 rpm. However, the engine bay layout is quite compact - even changing spark plugs requires removing the intake pipe. Fuel consumption is average, around 9L/100km in city driving and under 7L/100km on highways. Potential buyers should pay attention to the lifetime engine warranty terms, as some dealers require all maintenance to be done at their shops for the warranty to remain valid.

As an enthusiast who frequently disassembles engines, I've studied the engine bay of the Territory. Although it bears the Ford badge, the engine cover actually carries the JMC logo. This JX4G15 series 1.5T engine is produced in Nanchang, featuring an all-aluminum cylinder block for weight reduction and direct fuel injection with 200bar pressure. The most distinctive aspect is its dual VVT + small turbo configuration, which delivers quick low-end response but slightly weaker high-end power. Two owners I know reported relatively loud cold starts, with noticeable improvement after warm-up. It's recommended to use 5W-30 full synthetic oil, with a 7,500 km maintenance interval being quite reasonable.


