As the new flagship within the Territory line-up, the Dark Edition of the Territory sports aesthetics and feature upgrades over and above the Titanium model on which it is based.
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Exterior
The Dark Edition receives a satin black grille, a gloss black skid plate, fog lamp accents, and mirror caps. Its side profile now includes 19-inch black alloy wheels, a high-gloss black roof and integrated roof rails, lower guard trim strips, window trim, and a black “Territory” badge at the rear. The Dark Edition is only available in four colours: Crystal Pearl White, Lustrous Grey, Panther Black, and Ruby Red.
Interior
Inside, charcoal black headliner and pillars match the black perforated leather seats, door trims, and instrument panel inserts, all accented with orange stitching. A gloss black strip on the instrument panel frames the twin 12.3-inch displays: a digital instrument cluster. Standard features from the Titanium derivative carry over, including a Bluetooth audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Connectivity, linked to eight speakers. Wireless charging, three front USB ports, and a rear USB charging port ensure seamless connectivity for all occupants.
Same powertrain
The new model retains the same 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine, which produces 138kW of power and 318Nm of torque, which is transmitted to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Safety Features
The Dark Edition gets the same semi-autonomous driving systems, such as the 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, as the Titanium model. The new model also gets a 360-degree camera system as a distinguishing feature.
Warranty and service plan
The Territory comes standard with a 6-year/90 000km Ford Optional Service Plan, a 4-year/120 000km warranty, 4-year/unlimited-distance Roadside Assistance, and a 5-year/unlimited-distance corrosion warranty.
Customers can purchase Ford Protect Service or Maintenance Plan upgrades, extending coverage to eight years or 165 000km. Warranty extensions are also available up to seven years or 200 000km, with Roadside Assistance extendable for an additional one or two years.
Pricing
Ford Territory Dark Edition: R733 000
