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The Citizen
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Ford Territory is ideal for driving around the Kruger Park
The size and comfort of the SUV made spending hours on Kruger's roads easy and comfortable. My wife and I love going to the Kruger National Park, but neither of us owns a car suited to that sort of trip. So, when we were offered a Ford Territory, we jumped at the opportunity. The Ford Territory SUV in Titanium guise was a far better option than my old Kia Picanto. When my wife goes to Kruger, she likes to take half of our household items with her. Despite this, the Territory had more than enough room for our bags, cooler boxes and other miscellaneous items. ALSO READ: Ford Territory takes the sting out of the daily traffic grind Ford Territory spacious and comfortable Driving on the highway for most of the journey to the park was pleasant. The Territory is so spacious and comfortable that the long stretches on the road seemed to go by quickly. The brakes are very sharp but you get used to it fairly quickly. Although I'm not a fan of automatics, the gear changes in the Territory are fairly smooth compared to other automatics I've driven in the past. I also had to keep checking the speedometer – on a few occasions I found myself going above the speed limit, but it felt like we were casually cruising. It is, however, quite a thirsty car. On the open road we were averaging 9.2L/100km, but that did decrease to 8.5L/km once we were driving very slowly in the Kruger Park. The Ford Territory offers plenty of space inside the cabin. Picture: Gareth Cotterell It was inside the park that the beauty of this car revealed itself. The Territory is perfect for this. ALSO READ: Ford Territory gets the feminine vote as a comfortable daily ride Perfect for game viewing The nature of spending a few days in the Kruger Park is that you spend most of the day inside the car. The ample room inside meant we never felt like we were on top of each other. There was also plenty of space – and compartments – for the many items taken on game drives, such as binoculars, snacks, bird books and a flask of coffee. The 190mm ground clearance also became handy when viewing game. This was most obvious when a scrum of cars formed next to a hyena with a clutch of cubs right next to the road. Even when other cars were trying to squeeze into every available space between us and the pups, we were still able to keep an eye on them. ALSO READ: Ford puts price on new Dark Edition attired Territory A hyena mom with her puppies in the Kruger Park. Picture: Gareth Cotterell Kruger's dirt roads no match The other standout moment for the Ford Territory came when we decided to take a quick evening drive to a waterhole near our camp. My wife decided she'd drive there. The small dam was only accessible via a dirt road. Now the car had been on a few dirt roads already and handled them with no problem, but this particular road was different. The whole stretch was craggy and regular potholes rivalled some of the worst roads in Joburg. The car handled the road superbly, my wife not so much. I drove back to our camp – while my wife calmed her nerves with a beer – and found the drive fun. I stupidly forgot to try out the Mountain driving mode for this part of the park, but it probably wasn't even necessary. All in all, the Ford Territory is ideal for visiting the Kruger Park. The size and comfort are perfect for people like us, who spend most of the day winding up and down the roads, but still enjoy being cosy while we do it.
News24
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- News24
A Dark Art: New Ford Territory flagship SUV arrives in SA
The new Ford Territory Dark Edition has the same turbocharged 1.8-litre petrol engine producing 138kW and 318Nm. It's available in Lustrous Crystal White, Grey, Panther Black, and Ruby Red. Unique to the Territory Dark Edition is a new 360-degree camera. A year after its launch, Ford South Africa has introduced its first update to the Territory range with the new Dark Edition, replacing the outgoing and former flagship Territory Titanium. The Dark Edition is a relatively mild update, altering the vehicle's main cosmetic focal points but not going beyond skin deep. As the name suggests, anything formerly chrome or mirror-finish has been replaced with high-gloss black. These include its satin black grille, high-gloss black treatment for the skid plate, fog light accents and mirror caps. It looks particularly striking in Crystal White but is available in other colours, such as Lustrous Grey, Panther Black, and Ruby Red. Inside, the polarising blue and black leather combination in the Titanium makes way for conventional black leather to match the Territory Dark Edition's charcoal black headliner, pillars, door trims, and instrument panel with Cyber Orange stitching. As the new flagship in the range, it inherits the Titanium's technological full house. Nice-to-haves such as the eight-speaker sound system, wireless charging and the 12.3-inch high-definition digital instrument cluster in combination with the 12.3-inch landscape infotainment touchscreen are all standard. Safety features are equally weighty and include Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Change Assist. Unique to the Territory Dark Edition is a new 360-degree camera that provides all-round visibility. With 138kW of power and 318Nm sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed DCT automatic gearbox, the Dark Edition can't use its bolder looks to race ahead of its siblings. The 1.8-litre turbocharged engine is unchanged, as are the four driving modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, and Mountain. In a fiercely competitive segment that seems to gain new, mostly Chinese, competitors almost weekly, the new Dark Edition will hope to shed a lot more light on the avalanche of SUVs. Pricing Territory Dark Edition 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT – R733 000 Pricing includes a six-year or 90 000km Ford Optional Service Plan, four-year or 120 000km Ford warranty, four-year or unlimited-distance Roadside Assistance, and a five-year or unlimited-distance corrosion warranty. In addition, over-the-counter (OTC) parts and service parts warranty (SPW) are covered for two years or unlimited distance. The recommended service interval is 15 000km or annually, whichever occurs first.
The Citizen
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Territory range expands in SA with Ford's new Dark Edition
Ford has expanded its Territory SUV range with a new Dark Edition, offering a more aggressive look and minor interior updates. Here's what's new… Looking for a new or used Ford? Find it here with CARmag! Positioned above the current Titanium trim, the Dark Edition doesn't change anything mechanically. It still features the 1.8l turbocharged EcoBoost engine, producing 138kW and 318N.m, which is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The four drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport and Mountain) carry over unchanged. The visual differences are where this edition aims to stand out. Black finishes replace most of the standard chrome and silver trim, including the grille, mirror caps, roof rails and skid plates. The 19-inch wheels are painted black, and there's a dark 'Territory' badge at the rear. Paint options include white, grey, black and red. Inside, the cabin gets a charcoal headliner, black dashboard and door inserts, and black leather upholstery with contrasting orange stitching. Two 12.3-inch displays handle the instrument cluster and infotainment, while wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto are standard. USB ports are scattered throughout the cabin. Related: Living With It – Ford Territory 1.8T Trend AT [Wrap Up] Official pricing: Territory Dark Edition 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT – R733 000 A key addition is a 360-degree camera, which joins an already long list of driver assistance systems. These include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, blind spot monitoring, lane-keep assist and automatic emergency braking. Six airbags are standard, and Ford continues to offer its usual mix of warranty and service plans, with optional extensions. The Dark Edition doesn't transform the Territory, but it gives buyers a slightly more distinctive option in a crowded compact SUV market without pushing the price too far up. It will likely appeal to those wanting something more eye-catching without stepping outside the familiar Territory package. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Territory Range Expands in SA With Ford's New Dark Edition appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
The Citizen
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Ford puts price on new Dark Edition attired Territory
Dark Edition adds a number of unique exterior and interior fixtures to the top-spec Titanium grade, plus a first-time surround-view camera system. Dark Edition, as its name indicates, adds darkened touches to the flagship Territory Titanium. Image: Ford Having amassed as solid flow of sales since its market unveiling last year, Ford has introduced the first special version of the Chinese-made Territory, the aptly named Dark Edition. Touch of black Based on the range-topping Titanium, thereby becoming the new range-topping variant of the model known in the People's Republic as the Equator Sport, the Dark Edition mainly receives exterior and interior changes with no alterations having taken place on the power front. ALSO READ: Ford Territory not perfect, but heaven-sent for the Blue Oval As such, the unique aesthetic comprises ebony black 19-inch alloy wheels, a gloss black grille, roof rails and mirror caps, black wheel arch cladding, a black finish at the base of the bumpers, black window surrounds, a black front skidplate and a black Territory name badge. Dark Edition gets gloss black 19-inch alloy wheels as standard. Image: Ford Offered in a choice of four colours, all are contrasted by a black roof, the options being Panther Black, Lustrous Grey, Ruby Red and Crystal Pearl White. Orange meets black inside Inside, the dark theme continues with the fitting of a black roofliner, imitation carbon fibre on the centre console, black perforated leather upholstered seats, black leather trim on the dashboard and doors, and Cyber Orange stitch work on the seats, doors, dashboard and steering wheel. On the specification front, the Dark Edition debuts a new 360-degree surround-view camera system not offered on any other current Territory derivative. Dual-tone blue-and-black interior has been dropped in favour of a black hue with Cyber Orange stitching. Image: Ford Carried over from the Titanium is the dual-pane panoramic sunroof, the pair of 12.3-inch displays for the infotainment system and instrument cluster – the former with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – the eight-speaker sound system, wireless smartphone charger, ambient lighting and electric front seats. Further standard amenities are: rain sense wipers; auto on/off LED headlights; keyless entry; push-button start; leather-covered steering wheel; electric tailgate; heated and folding electric mirrors; dual-zone climate control; electrochromatic rear-view mirror; front and rear parking sensors; tyre pressure monitor; six airbags; Electronic Stability Control; Hill Start Assist; Hill Descent Control; Adaptive Cruise Control; Forward Collision Warning; Lane Departure Warning; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; Automatic Emergency Braking: Lane Change Assist; Blind Spot Monitoring; Lane Keep Assist; Traffic Jam Assist Same power Up front, and as mentioned, the 1.8 EcoBoost petrol engine develops an unchanged 138kW/318Nm directed to the front wheels through a rotary dial selected seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. As with the Titanium, the Territory Dark Edition keeps the drive mode selector with four settings; Eco, Normal, Sport, and Mountain. Price Now available, the Territory Dark Edition's price tag includes a four-year/120 000 km warranty, with a service plan being a cost option. Territory 1.8 EcoBoost Ambiente DCT – R593 500 Territory 1.8 EcoBoost Trend DCT – R650 500 Territory 1.8 EcoBoost Titanium DCT – R725 500 Territory 1.8 EcoBoost Dark Edition DCT – R733 000 NOW READ: Intentions clear: All-new Ford Territory stakes its claim
NDTV
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Citroen Aircross Sales Hit Rock Bottom- Dark Edition Launch Fell Flat?
Citroen India is facing headwinds on its path to growth in the country. The French automaker registered sales of 339 units in April 2024, which is a decline of 16 per cent compared to 404 units sold in the same period during the previous year. To make things worse, the Citroen Aircross has been getting a cold response from consumers. In April 2025, the SUV sold zero units despite the launch of the Dark Edition version in the same month. The sales of zero units show a major decline when compared to the 93 units sold in April 2024. Meanwhile, in March 2025, the brand managed to sell 69 units of the SUV. At the same time, the C3 registered sales of 110 units, the E C3 registered sales of 109 units, Basalt recorded sales of 69 units, and the C5 Aircross recorded sales of 54 units in April 2025. It is to be noted that the C5 Aircross had to go through the same thing in March 2025, with no sales in its name. Also Read: Kia Carens Clavis Mileage Revealed Ahead Of May 23 Launch The Citroen Aircross is currently sold at a starting price of Rs 8.62 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 14.60 lakh (ex-showroom) for the most expensive variant. Meanwhile, the recently launched Dark Edition version of the SUV is available in two variants. The Turbo Max Dark Edition, which is priced at Rs 13.13 lakh (ex-showroom), and the Turbo AT Max Dark Edition, which is priced at Rs 14.27 lakh (ex-showroom). The Citroen Aircross competes in a segment full of highly popular rivals like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, and others.
