The USA does not have it. But it should.
It's official: FPV will unveil a high-performance version of the Ford Territory at the Sydney motor show next week. The FPV F6 X will be the first non-Falcon model to hit Ford Performance Vehicle's showrooms when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2008.
It is based on an all-wheel-drive version of the Ford Territory Turbo, and gets a significant power boost in the form of the 270kW (363hp)/550Nm turbocharged six-cylinder engine also found in the FPV F6 Typhoon sedan and F6 Tornado ute.
According to the information leaked in the magazine report, the six-speed-automatic-only F6 X should be capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in about 5.4 seconds. This kind of straightline performance puts it on par with more expensive, high-performance 4WD wagons from Porsche, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
The report confirms that the FPV F6 X scores a number of firsts for the FPV brand. The two-tonne wagon is fitted with Brembo six-piston front brakes with a unique anti-lock-braking tune, and with electronic stability control and curtain airbags. The F6 X gets firmer suspension and unique 18-inch alloy wheels to improve its road manners .
The FPV F6 X's exterior is subtly enhanced by the wheels, a bold silver grille and dark front skidplate that wraps up into the front bumper. A dark accent also surrounds the bonnet scoop that feeds air to the intercooler.
Inside, the F6 X gets two-tone leather seats with the F6 X logos worked into the headrests – including the optional third-row seats, and an individual numbered build plate near the transmission lever. A premium sound system and dual-zone climate control are standard.