The Ford Everest, a five-door variant of the Ford Ranger Pickup truck, is a mid-sized SUV produced by Ford since 2003.
First Generation (2003-2006)
The first-generation Ford Everest was based on the Ford Ranger (which derives from the Mazda B-Series) produced from 1998 to 2006 and initially sold in Asia and the Bahamas.
For the first generation, Ford went with the following two engine variants:
- A 2.5L TDI Duratroq Inline-4 diesel engine that reached peak power of 89 kW and a torque of 262 N.m
- A 2.6L G6 Inline-4 petrol engine that reached peak power of 90kW and a torque of 206 N.m
All powertrains came with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Second Generation (2006-2015)
Parallel to the previous generation, the second-generation Ford Everest got its design elements from the 2006-2011 Ford Ranger. Two facelifts refreshed its looks and trims before the turn of the third generation. The following were the available engines during this period:
- A 2.5L TDCI Duratorq Inline-4 diesel engine that produced a peak power of 105 kW and a torque of 330 N.m (for the FWD)
- A 3.0L TDI Duratroq Inline-4 diesel engine that produced a peak power of 115 kW and a torque of 380 N.m (for the AWD)
Third Generation (2015-present)
In August 2013, Ford, through a press release, announced that they had plans of refreshing its entire vehicle lineup in Australia by 2017. In the press release, Ford outlined its ambitious plan of introducing 11 global vehicles, including the Ford Everest. Ford Everest rolled off into the Australian market and sold over 12,000 units since its introduction.
The trim models introduced in 2015 were Trend, Titanium and Ambiente. They all came fitted with a 3.2L diesel engine that produced 143 kW and a torque of 470 N.m, coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The models differed in trims and accessories.
The Trend, which was the base model, came with standard equipment including 17-inch alloy wheels, dynamic stability control, hill descent control, hill holder, parking distance control rear, and driver's knee airbags among others. You can get one with additional features including parking distance control front, 18-inch alloy wheels, auto climate control with dual temperature zones and intelligent cruise control, among others at an additional cost.
The Titanium trim came with the standard features found in the Trend. However, there were other additional features including a remote anti-theft system, daytime running LED lights, sunroof, an engine immobiliser, voice recognition system, driver awareness alert and a satellite navigation system among others. Some of these features, like the daytime running lights, sunroof and the driver awareness alert system, come at an additional cost.
The Ambiente is the most expensive variant. It features an active noise cancellation feature, multi-function control system, mobile phone connectivity, roof racks, leather steering wheel, power tail tag, side steps, and a tyre monitoring system in addition to all the features of the Titanium. There have been additions to the various trim models over the years.
In 2016, the rear-wheel-drive version of the Trend featured a child seat anchorage system, sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, Apple car play, and AndroidAuto play system and an active high beam control system.
In 2017, a rear-wheel, four-wheel-drive Ambiente was introduced and offered 12-volt sockets, Apple Car Play, Bluetooth connectivity electric power steering, and keyless entry.
There were some models announced for the year 2020, and they will include 2.0L diesel engines.