FORD will reveal its next-generation Everest by way of its social media channels on March 1.
The Blue Oval, which launched a teaser picture and -video as we speak, stated its Ranger-based SUV would function “journey prepared functionality, enhanced security and premium inside consolation”. Will probably be revealed by Ford’s chief platform engineer Ian Foston and design director Max Wolff subsequent month.
“Our intention… was to speak the potential of the next-gen Everest with a strong exterior design. As for the (new mannequin’s) inside, we created a sanctuary with premium appointments by which clients might really feel relaxed, it doesn’t matter what was happening exterior,” Mr Wolff stated.
At present’s teaser picture and video is the second drip-feed instalment from Ford, which launched a single camouflaged picture of its Ranger-based SUV to the media late final yr (see hyperlinks beneath).
The third-generation Everest shares the Ranger’s outstanding grille and C-clamp headlight remedy, pronounced wheel arches, and bigger tail-lights with wraparound LED accents.
In Australia, Ford’s outgoing second-gen Everest has bought strongly in its section (Giant SUV below $70k). Its rivals embrace the Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner.
It’s anticipated the brand new Everest will probably be provided with four- and six-cylinder turbo-diesel powerplants, which will probably be paired to a 10-speed computerized transmission as customary. Additionally it is possible that the unbiased front- and stable rear-axle – with Watt’s linkage – suspension will probably be retained with all-wheel drive fashions providing Ford’s multi-mode Terrain Administration system.
Whereas particulars have but to be revealed, it’s understood the brand new Everest’s cabin will once more provide seating for seven throughout three rows, however will function a extra upmarket décor with enhanced know-how objects. A totally digital instrument panel is tipped to be included alongside a 12.0-inch SYNC-4 touchscreen infotainment array.
To get an concept of what the cabin of the brand new Ford Everest could appear like, take a look at the hyperlinks to the just lately launched Ford Ranger within the hyperlinks beneath.
The setup additionally incorporates cell web connectivity and a brand new off-road show mode that gives driveline, steering angle, pitch and roll angles and different data. A 360-degree digicam and the power to start out, test varied features of-, in addition to lock/unlock the car by way of the FordPass Join cell app will in all probability be carried over from the brand new Ranger.
Ford Australia plans to launch the brand new Ranger in the direction of the center of 2022, by which level the brand new Everest would have been absolutely revealed. It’s doubtless the seven-seater will arrive right here quickly after its ute sibling; specification and value data will probably be revealed nearer to the launch date.
Ford can also be anticipated to disclose extra particulars on its new Ranger Raptor early subsequent week following an identical latest video and teaser marketing campaign. Go to GoAuto Information once more quickly for the newest on the 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor and 2022 Ford Everest.