TERRITORY was one of the most cherished nameplates in Australia, simply because it was a home-grown model. However, Ford then shuttered its local manufacturing operations and brought about the large SUV’s discontinuation after just one generation.

That chapter ended a little more than two years ago, and after all that time, Ford at last has its Territory successor ready to roll, but just don’t call it that; it’s more of a spiritual type of deal.

As a five-seat-only proposition, does the Endura have what it takes to make an impact in a segment that is overwhelming comprised of seven-seaters, especially when it’s pitched as a premium model? Read on to find out.