Ford has gone darkish on the look of its massive SUV, introducing a brand new Everest Black Version, and providing Australian households a particular alternative in 7-seat practicality and full-time 4WD off highway functionality.
With 750 models set for Australian roads, the Everest Black Version will stand out with blacked-out aesthetics and a drive away value of $69,000. Primarily based on the Pattern 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel 4×4 mannequin, it positive aspects a contemporary identification.
That’s because of a black entrance grille, black facet mirrors, black door handles and black 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 255/65R18 all-terrain tyres. EVEREST lettering adorns the hood, with matching inside sill scuff plates.
Underneath that bonnet is a 154kW/500Nm powertrain that’s paired to a 10-speed automated transmission, with full time 4WD providing selectable 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L. It incorporates a locking rear diff and 6 drive modes.
These embrace Eco, Regular, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Mud/Ruts and Sand. It has an 800mm wading depth, 229mm of floor clearance and 30.4-degree strategy, 22.2-degree ramp over and 25.3-degree departure angles.
Complementing the lashings of black, the Everest Black Version is offered in a alternative of three achromatic paint finishes: Aluminium Metallic, Shadow Black, and a brand new Black Version unique, Alabaster White (all at no further value).
Parallel to the brand new mannequin, Ford is providing three add-on packs for consumers to tailer their Black Version, together with a Premium Seat Pack, Towing Pack and Touring Pack. The primary of those provides heating and air flow to the entrance seats.
It additionally consists of 10 and 8-way energy adjustment for the motive force and entrance passenger. The Towing Pack allows the motive force to take full benefit of the 3500kg braked towing capability with the addition of a tow bar and hitch.
It additionally scores an built-in electrical trailer brake controller and 12-pin wiring harness. The Touring Pack provides a 360 diploma digital camera and Ford’s professional trailer backup help, which helps take the guesswork out of reversing a trailer with intuitive steering management.
Security tech consists of clever adaptive cruise management with cease and go, site visitors signal recognition with lane centering, blind spot monitoring with cross site visitors alert and trailer protection, lane holding support and lane departure warning.
You’ll additionally discover pre-collision help with autonomous emergency braking and intersection help, entrance and rear parking sensors, and reverse brake help. All Ford Everest fashions include a 5-year limitless kilometre guarantee.
Order books are actually open for the 2025 Ford Everest Black Version, with first deliveries anticipated from July this 12 months. You’ll find out extra out of your native Ford dealership.
