FORD Australia has introduced the addition of a rear-wheel drive (RWD) four-cylinder model of the Everest Sport massive SUV as a part of its revised ‘2023.5’ mannequin 12 months line-up, priced from $62,790 plus on-road prices.
The brand new variant will keep a 3500kg braked towing capability, and is out there completely with Ford’s 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine and seven-seat inside structure.
In addition to costing $6800 lower than the V6 four-wheel drive Sport variant – Sport trim was beforehand V6 4WD solely – the Everest Sport RWD is $2800 extra inexpensive than an Everest Pattern with four-cylinder engine and four-wheel drive.
It arrives as commonplace with black exterior finishes, black 20-inch alloy wheels, Everest bonnet and tailgate badging, a hands-free powered tailgate, leather-accented upholstering with front-seat heating and air flow, 10-way energy adjustment for the driving force’s seat with reminiscence, eight-way energy adjustment for the entrance passenger seat, and the supply of Blue Lightning paint.
The information comes as Ford makes a spread of product and pricing updates to its ‘2023.5’ mannequin 12 months line-up. As a part of the replace, the Everest Platinum now receives metal underbody safety and a black painted roof, and the supply of 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres as a no-cost choice.
Additional, Everest Sport 4WD and Pattern 4WD variants produced from March 2023 onwards can be obtainable with an elective Touring Pack which incorporates black stand-off roof rails, 360-degree digital camera know-how, zone lighting, and a factory-fitted tow package deal with built-in trailer brake controller.
Ford Australia says present MY22 Everest inventory will proceed to be supplied on the present retail value till such time as manufacturing concludes in February 2023. Thereafter, modest value will increase of between $300 and $695 can be utilized throughout the vary (see beneath).
Choice pricing for the MY23.5 Everest vary stays unchanged apart from the Touring Pack, which jumps $350 to $2300, and a rise of $25 to the price of premium paint, now $700.
“The Everest Sport has confirmed to be a extremely popular mannequin since we revealed the following technology Everest vary earlier this 12 months,” mentioned Ford Australia president and CEO Andrew Birkic.
“With the introduction of the Everest Sport RWD, we’re providing our prospects extra alternative, with a really fashionable automobile that may tow the boat and match the household in security and luxury.”
2023 Ford Everest pricing*:
Ambiente 2.0 RWD (a) | $53,290 | (+$300) |
Ambiente 2.0 4WD (a) | $58,290 | (+$300) |
Pattern 2.0 RWD (a) | $60,590 | (+$300) |
Sport 2.0 RWD (a) | $62,790 | New variant |
Pattern 2.0 4WD (a) | $65,590 | (+$300) |
Sport V6 4WD (a) | $69,590 | (+$500) |
Platinum V6 4WD (a) | $77,530 | (+$649) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
