FORD Australia has introduced pricing of its all-new Everest. The third era of the Blue Oval’s massive SUV, which relies on the brand new Ranger ute, will retail from $52,990 (plus on-road prices) – a rise of $2900 over the outgoing mannequin.
Accessible in five- and seven-seat configurations and in 4 trim grades, the Everest affords a spread of choices and equipment to replicate the automobile’s cross-purpose utility. A 2.0-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel motor is obtainable along with two- and four-wheel drive, whereas the range-topping 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel is 4×4 solely.
Manufacturing unit-fit choices embody 18-inch alloy wheels for the entry-grade Ambiente 4×4 ($1100), all-terrain tyres for Pattern 4×4 ($500), 18-inch black-painted alloys shod with all-terrain tyres in lieu of 20-inch wheels and highway tyres on Sport 4×4 variants (no-cost choice). The identical bundle (with extra metal underbody safety) can substitute 21-inch wheels and highway tyres on Platinum variants (additionally without charge).
Everest Pattern 4×4 and Sport 4×4 variants are additional accessible with Ford’s Touring Pack comprising a 360-degree digital camera, zone lighting and tow bar with built-in electrical brake controller ($1950). Alternatively, all variants may be specified with a tow hitch and built-in electrical brake controller (with out the digital camera and lighting system) for $1700.
Ambiente 4×2 and 4×4 variants could also be fitted with a folding third-row seat – which bumps up seating capability from 5 to seven – for $950, whereas Pattern 4×2 and 4×4 variants could also be optioned with Ford’s Premium Seat Pack, comprising heated and ventilated entrance seats with 10-way energy adjustment for the driving force, driver’s seat reminiscence and eight-way energy adjustment for the entrance passenger seat for $900.
Status paint, which applies to all colors besides Arctic White, prices $675 additional.
As GoAuto beforehand reported, the Everest is obtainable in Ambiente, Pattern, Sport and Platinum trim, all of which is obtainable in 4×4 guise. Ambiente and Pattern variants are additionally provided in 4×2 guise along with the two.0-litre bi-turbo four-pot, whereas the three.0-litre V6 and 4×4 mixture is reserved for the upper grade Sport and Platinum.
Everest makes use of the identical e-Shifter transmission selector present in high-grade Rangers and, relying on variant, might be provided with as much as six selectable drive modes. On-road, these embody Regular, Eco, Tow/Haul and Slippery, with extra Sand and Mud/Ruts modes on 4×4 variations, all of which function a rear differential lock.
Braked towing capability of 3500kg is normal throughout the Everest line-up, whereas payload capability ranges from 654kg by means of to 741kg, relying on variant (see desk under for extra data, together with GCM and GVM particulars).
Ambiente variants include 17-inch alloys (with a metal spare), LED headlights and DRLs, entrance fog lights and taillights, black aspect steps, auto-folding mirrors, inside volumetric alarm and rain-sensing wipers. The four-wheel drive model ($57,990, plus on-road prices) additional function entrance tow hooks and metal bash plates.
Inside, the Ambiente is obtainable with the selection of five- or seven seats, guide entrance seat adjustment, material upholstery, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror, pull-out cup holders, tilt and attain steering-column adjustment, an open-style storage shelf, keyless entry and push-button ignition, in addition to dual-zone local weather management.
Customary onboard know-how objects embody an 8.0-inch digital instrument panel, 10.1-inch infotainment array, an embedded modem, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wi-fi machine charging, an eight-speaker audio system, sat-nav, digital radio reception, voice management and distant begin by way of FordPass.
9 airbags, collision mitigation, entrance and rear parking sensors, blind spot and cross-traffic alert, a reversing digital camera and auto excessive beam are among the many driver assistance- and security options fitted on the entry trim grade.
Stepping as much as the second-tier Pattern we discover 18-inch alloys with an identical spare, privateness glass on the rear home windows, a powered tailgate, mirror heaters and puddle lamps, leather-accented upholstery, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, driver and passenger flooring mats and a second glovebox in lieu of the open shelf. The Pattern additionally scores a bigger (12.0-inch) infotainment display screen.
Third-tier Sport variants achieve 20-inch black alloy wheels (and an identical spare) with matching exterior accents, a handsfree tailgate, three-dimensional bonnet lettering, leather-accented upholstery with SPORT embossing, heated and ventilated entrance seats (10-way electrically adjustable for the driving force, 8-way for the entrance passenger), in addition to a 10-speaker audio system.
Lastly, the flagship Everest Platinum has 21-inch alloy wheels and matching spare with all-season tyres, plastic underbody safety (metal safety a no-cost choice along with non-obligatory 18-inch alloy wheels and all-terrain tyres), satin chrome exterior accents, matrix LED headlights with auto-levelling, a dual-pane energy panoramic sunroof, silver roof rails, tyre-pressure monitoring and zone lighting.
The Platinum variant additional receives satin-chrome inside accents, quilted leather-based upholstery, heated second row seating, powered third-row seat folding, a heated steering wheel, a bigger (12.4-inch) digital instrument panel, 360-degree digital camera and lively park help, premium B&O 12-speaker audio system and LED ambient lighting.
The 2022 Ford Everest vary will go on sale from midyear.
2022 Ford Everest pricing*:
Ambiente 4×2 2.0TTD (a) $52,990 (+$2900)
Ambiente 4×4 2.0TTD (a) $57,990 (+$2900)
Pattern 4×2 2.0TTD (a) $60,290 (+$3200)
Pattern 4×4 2.0TTD (a) $65,290 (+$2900)
Sport 4×4 3.0TD (a) $69,090 (new variant)
Platinum 4×4 3.0TD (a) $77,690 (new variant)
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
