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Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition
Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition

Mail & Guardian

time04-07-2025

  • Automotive
  • Mail & Guardian

Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition

Top of the range: The Ford Territory Dark Edition replaces the Titanium variant. Ford launched the Territory Dark Edition in South Africa this week with some styling changes to what was already a worthy contender in a very crowded SUV segment. The Territory comes in three trims: Ambiente, Trend and now the Dark Edition, which replaces the Titanium variant that I The Titanium variant felt in sync with competitors as it has a bold exterior mixed with a fancy interior that felt very accomplished. The one thing I did notice with the Titanium variant is that both inside and out, it doesn't have the usual characteristics of a Ford SUV. Whether it was the broad, squared headlights, or other unique styling features that allow you to distinguish a Ford from other SUVs out there, something was just missing. Not that it was bad, but it feels good to step into a vehicle that understands its identity. With the Territory Dark Edition, Ford has made the exterior more stylish and athletic. In the front, the grille has been upgraded to satin black, combined with high-gloss black treatment for the skid plate, fog lamp accents and mirror caps. This bold and assertive exterior styling certainly does allow the vehicle to express itself a bit more. The black 19-inch alloy wheels also add to the visual presence of the vehicle and the 'Territory' branding has been changed to black at the rear of the vehicle. However, it is the interior of the Dark Edition that really uplifts the vehicle and gives it its own identity. Ford has ditched the wooden finish underneath the dashboard that was present in the Titanium variant. Instead, the vehicle has a high-gloss, black-painted strip for the instrument panel that feeds perfectly into the cyber-orange stitching that is lined along the dashboard and on the super comfortable leather seats. The orange stitching is also used in Ford's Wildtrak variants of the Ranger and Everest. This small touch is one of the highlights of the Territory Dark Edition because it gives you the feeling that you are sitting in a Ford. It's amazing how lines of stitching can make a vehicle feel complete. The spacious interior is the other highlight. Backseat passengers are treated to an immense amount of headroom and legroom — and that is standard, no matter which variant you choose. The orange stitching is a welcome addition to the Territory Dark Edition Under the bonnet, the Territory Dark Edition still comes with the 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine that delivers 138kW of power and 318Nm of torque. That means that the ride quality on the Dark Edition and Titanium models are exactly the same — a smooth drive with a solid suspension and more than enough power to get you by. In terms of safety, the Dark Edition has all the features that were present in the Titanium variant such as a blind spot information system 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. The Dark Edition gains a 360-degree camera that provides all-round visibility — a boon when getting into tight parking spaces and manoeuvring around obstacles. A 360 degree camera has also been added Ford maintains that the Territory is all about family. The bold, exceptional styling that you get with the Dark Edition is an added bonus. Pricing starts at R593 500 for the Ambiente, the Trend comes in at R650 500 and the Dark Edition is priced at R733 000. The Dark Edition has kept it fresh, like the Titanium model that it replaces, but it embodies the brand. However, it is still a very competitive segment and Ford has produced an all-round quality vehicle at a reasonable price for what you are getting.

Ford introduces Dark Edition to gain more Territory in SUV segment
Ford introduces Dark Edition to gain more Territory in SUV segment

The Citizen

time03-07-2025

  • Automotive
  • The Citizen

Ford introduces Dark Edition to gain more Territory in SUV segment

Blue Oval's plush SUV gunning for Chinese brands after outperforming heritage rivals. After performing better than expected by its own admission in its first year, the Blue Oval hopes the newly-introduced Dark Edition derivative will help the Ford Territory gain further ground in the cut-throat SUV domain. The Territory was heaven sent for the American carmaker who had no footprint in the local C-SUV segment after dropping the ill-fated Kuga from its portfolio. It has not only outperformed rivals from fellow heritage brands in the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, VW Tiguan, Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4, but also taken the fight to the Chinese SUVs. Which is ironic, seeing that the Ford Territory is sourced from China. Ford Territory gets new top dog The Ford Territory Dark Edition has been introduced as the line-up's new flagship at the expense of the Titanium. It comes at R733 000, which is a R13k premium over the Titanium. The other two derivatives, the Ambiente and Trend, are kept unchanged. ALSO READ: Ford Territory perfect companion to escape from Jozi for a weekend Based on the Titanium, the Dark Edition features styling enhancements and more tech upgrades, but no changes under the bonnet. Up front, the 1.8-litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine produces 138kW of power and 318Nm of torque sent to the front wheels via seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. While the Titanium's styling was easy on the eye, the Ford Territory Dark Edition makes a strong statement. It features a gloss black grille, roof rails and mirror caps along with black wheel arch cladding, black finish at the base of the bumpers, black front skidplate and black Territory lettering on the tailgate. Completing the attractive package is 19-inch ebony alloy wheels and a contrasting black roof. The Dark Eidtion features 19-inch Ebony alloy wheels. Picture: Supplied A touch of class The spacious interior features black perforated leather seats along with leather trim on the dashboard and doors and black roofliner. Ford is quick to point out the Cyber Orange stitching and seam on the seats, doors, dashboard and steering wheel are reminiscent of the popular Ford Ranger Wildtrak hue. Making its debut on the Ford Territory is a 360-degree surround-view camera system. It is part of an impressive specification list which also includes dual 12.3-inch displays with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and eight-speaker sound system. Also standard is a wireless smartphone charger, dual-tone panoramic roof, electric tailgate, ambient lighting, electric front seats, front and rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitor, rain sensing wipers, automatic LED headlights, keyless entry and push-button start. A wide array of safety systems include advanced features such as: Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring and Traffic Jam Assist. ALSO READ: Ford Territory gets the feminine vote as a comfortable daily ride Out on the road, the Dark Edition is a comfortable and spacious ride. There is enough power on tap for your everyday needs and you don't need any more in a family mover. And using it for that purpose is exactly what we did during the launch drive from Lanseria to Gold Reef City. After a day of family fun, the comfortable back seats meant the exhausted children was in dreamland in no time. Cyber Orange combines with black leather in the cabin. Picture: Supplied Ford family promise As The Citizen Motoring has reported, the brakes are rather sensitive, but nothing you can't get used to over time. Throttle calibration, like on almost all Chinese cars, are also no perfect. And speaking of the Chinese brands, Ford is on an active mission to remind customers of its comprehensive family promise when weighing the Territory up against more affordable like-for-like SUVs. The Ford Family Promise is made up of 21 components which include anything from mobile servicing and two-year guarantee on spare parts to comprehensive insurance. The Dark Edition is a solid package with the right looks and tech to take the fight to its rivals. Expect bigger things from this plush SUV. Ford Territory pricing Territory Ambiente 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT – R593 500 Territory Trend 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT – R650 500 Territory Dark Edition 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT – R733 000 *Price includes a six-year/90 000km service plan and four-year/120 000km warranty.

‘Go back': Melbourne woman fatally shot by police after ignoring 10 warnings
‘Go back': Melbourne woman fatally shot by police after ignoring 10 warnings

7NEWS

time23-06-2025

  • 7NEWS

‘Go back': Melbourne woman fatally shot by police after ignoring 10 warnings

A woman behind the wheel of an SUV that pinned a police officer to a fence was warned to 'go back' 10 times before she was shot and killed. Madeline Margaret Henry, 33, was shot dead on May 24 in South Melbourne after allegedly driving towards a male senior constable during the arrest of a machete-wielding man. An inquest on Monday heard preliminary evidence, mostly drawn from CCTV and body-worn camera footage, on the lead-up to the deadly shooting. The dramatic series of events was set in motion after a 39-year-old South Melbourne man who was allegedly carrying a machete was spotted at Park Towers. Henry was visiting the 31-storey public housing towers and left about the same time as police sighted the man and called out to him by name, the court was told. A police divvy van gave chase after he rode off on a scooter, with a CCTV camera showing a Ford Territory driven by Henry following behind. The suspect was grappled to the ground by a first constable as the senior constable approached to assist after running over the scooter. The SUV stopped on Church Street with its passenger side door open as a 26-year-old male passenger walked into Dow Street with his hands at shoulder height. He described himself as a friend of the suspect and claimed to own the scooter. The senior constable drew his gun and said 'don't you dare drive that car up here' as the front wheels of the car crossed the broken line at the east end of Dow Street. 'The senior constable walked east down Dow Street towards the Ford with his firearm raised in front of him, three times directing it to go back,' counsel assisting Samantha Brown told the court. The second man got back inside the Ford as it continued forward, with the senior constable pointing his gun at Henry and broadcasting on radio that a car was 'trying to run us over here'. The officer stabbed the front-passenger side tyre with a blade as the SUV mounted the footpath and came to rest against the fence, pinning his left leg between it and the bumper. 'As the constable stood up he pointed his firearm and fired four times through the windscreen of the Ford,' Brown said. 'Five seconds had elapsed between the senior constable's 10th direction to get back and the discharging of the firearm.' Henry died at the scene, while the senior constable was hospitalised with leg injuries. Her passenger suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital, along with the 39-year-old man who was later charged. The inquest will not make findings of guilt or innocence or apportion blame for Henry's death. 'The focus of the coronial investigation is likely to be on identifying any precipitants to Henry's actions immediately before her death,' Brown said. 'And the reasonableness of the police use of force in response to them.' Coroner John Cain expects a brief of evidence to be filed by September 22, with the inquest's next hearing likely falling in October. Henry's mother watched the hearing online. Speaking on behalf of Victoria Police's chief commissioner, lawyer Ben Lloyd expressed his and the force's condolences and regret at the loss of Henry's life and promised to co-operate with the inquest. Homicide squad detectives with oversight from Professional Standards Command are conducting a separate investigation, as is standard for fatal police shootings.

‘Don't you dare': Officer's warnings before fatally shooting driver
‘Don't you dare': Officer's warnings before fatally shooting driver

Sydney Morning Herald

time23-06-2025

  • Sydney Morning Herald

‘Don't you dare': Officer's warnings before fatally shooting driver

A woman behind the wheel of an SUV that pinned a police officer to a fence was warned to 'go back' 10 times before she was shot and killed. Madeline Margaret Henry, 33, was shot dead on May 24 in South Melbourne after allegedly driving towards a senior male constable during the arrest of a machete-wielding man. An inquest on Monday heard preliminary evidence, mostly drawn from CCTV and body-worn camera footage, in the lead-up to the deadly shooting. The dramatic series of events was initiated when a 39-year-old South Melbourne man was spotted at the nearby Park Towers public housing buildings allegedly carrying a machete. Henry was visiting the 31-storey towers and left about the same time as police sighted the man and called out to him by name, the court was told. A police divvy van gave chase after he rode off on a scooter, with a CCTV camera showing a Ford Territory driven by Henry following behind. The suspect was grappled to the ground by a first constable, as the senior constable approached to assist after running over the scooter. The SUV stopped on Church Street with its passenger side door open as a 26-year-old male passenger walked into Dow Street with his hands at shoulder height. He described himself as a friend of the suspect and claimed to own the scooter.

‘Don't you dare': Officer's warnings before fatally shooting driver
‘Don't you dare': Officer's warnings before fatally shooting driver

The Age

time23-06-2025

  • The Age

‘Don't you dare': Officer's warnings before fatally shooting driver

A woman behind the wheel of an SUV that pinned a police officer to a fence was warned to 'go back' 10 times before she was shot and killed. Madeline Margaret Henry, 33, was shot dead on May 24 in South Melbourne after allegedly driving towards a senior male constable during the arrest of a machete-wielding man. An inquest on Monday heard preliminary evidence, mostly drawn from CCTV and body-worn camera footage, in the lead-up to the deadly shooting. The dramatic series of events was initiated when a 39-year-old South Melbourne man was spotted at the nearby Park Towers public housing buildings allegedly carrying a machete. Henry was visiting the 31-storey towers and left about the same time as police sighted the man and called out to him by name, the court was told. A police divvy van gave chase after he rode off on a scooter, with a CCTV camera showing a Ford Territory driven by Henry following behind. The suspect was grappled to the ground by a first constable, as the senior constable approached to assist after running over the scooter. The SUV stopped on Church Street with its passenger side door open as a 26-year-old male passenger walked into Dow Street with his hands at shoulder height. He described himself as a friend of the suspect and claimed to own the scooter.

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