HOT on the tail of the freshly introduced Ranger Tremor comes information that Ford Australia will launch an Everest accompaniment as a full-time member of the line-up earlier than the tip of the 12 months.
Priced from $76,590 the Ford Everest Tremor will supply improved off-road functionality over its spinoff Sport variant, thanks partly to upgraded suspension and tyres.
With V6 turbo-diesel energy and 3500kg towing the Tremor variant additional positive factors Rock Crawl Drive mode know-how, a toughened look, Bilstein position-sensitive dampers, revised springs (including 26mm of addition floor clearance) and Normal Grabber AT3 tyres.
The mannequin is characterised by the supply of a singular Command Gray paint hue, distinctive honeycomb grille design with LED auxiliary lights, a metal bash plate, heavy-duty aspect steps, and signature Tremor badging.
The Ford Everest Tremor additionally incorporates a premium inside with embossed leather-based accented upholstery, ebony-coloured inside accents and all-weather flooring mats. All different gear, security and know-how choices are as per the Everest Sport.
Optionally, the Tremor will supply clients Ford’s Tough Terrain pack that includes ARB equipment ($3500), a Touring Pack ($2500), Premium Seat Pack ($1100), Towing Pack ($1900), and Premium Paint ($700).
“The Everest Tremor solutions the decision from passionate adventurers who demand much more functionality and ruggedness from their SUVs,” mentioned Ford Australia advertising and marketing director Ambrose Henderson.
“With its distinctive mixture of off-road effectiveness, towing capability, and premium options, the Everest Tremor is able to sort out any journey, on or off Australia’s varied terrains.”
Mr Henderson mentioned additional particulars on the Everest Tremor might be introduced nearer to the variant’s arrival in late 2024 or early 2025 and that the mannequin will “take the identical off-road functionality that we have now within the Ranger Tremor and applies it to the Everest”.
“Australians have actually taken to the Everest – it’s primary in its phase 12 months so far,” he continued.
“As we proceed to work with clients and perceive the market, we have now discovered that there’s a actual have to have an SUV from the showroom flooring that’s able to tougher driving.
“That’s precisely what the Tremor does, and we expect it should tackle a very vital want out there.”
Not like the Ranger Tremor, which is a limited-edition variant throughout the vary, the Everest Tremor will turn out to be a full-time providing, sitting above the Sport V6 AWD within the native Everest portfolio.
“Will probably be an ongoing mannequin for various causes. The goal (market) is a bit completely different,” clarified Mr Henderson.
“Everest clients and Ranger clients are a little bit bit completely different, and within the Everest line-up you don’t but have one thing that’s extra biased in the direction of off-road (driving) whereas Ranger already has a few of these fashions out there.
“It’s a barely completely different technique, however what ‘Tremor’ means on each is similar when it comes to off-road functionality.”
2024 Ford Everest pricing*:
Ambiente (a) | $54,240 |
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Ambiente AWD (a) | $59,240 |
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Sport (a) | $63,740 |
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Development AWD (a) | $67,040 |
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Sport V6 AWD (a) | $73,740 |
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Tremor V6 AWD (a) | $76,590 | New variant |
Platinum V6 AWD (a) | $80,154 |
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.