The present-generation Ford Everest body-on-frame SUV has been on sale in Australia for properly over 12 months now, and there’s nonetheless loads of demand for the V6 turbo-diesel variants.
There may be additionally a variety of Everests with the four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel engine provided and these are extra seemingly in inventory. This contains the mid-specification Development 4WD variant on check right here.
The 2024 Ford Everest Development 4WD is technically the costliest variant within the four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel line-up. It’s additionally out there with a variety of non-obligatory packages that may deliver the asking worth eerily near the better-specified Sport V6 4WD.
As not too long ago detailed, Ford is rising the pricing for your entire Everest vary for autos produced from January 1, 2024. Pricing is up by $2490, relying on the variant, with no corresponding specification modifications.
Learn alongside to learn how the Everest Development 4WD fared over 4 months and properly over 3000km of CarExpert testing.
How does the Ford Everest fare vs its rivals?
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How a lot does the Ford Everest price?
The Ford Everest vary presently begins at $53,490 earlier than on-roads for the Ambiente 4×2, and extends all the way in which to $78,530 earlier than on-roads for the flagship Platinum. A full breakdown of pricing is additional down.
Our tester is a mid-specification Development variant with the full-time four-wheel drive system. This mannequin presently begins from $66,790 earlier than on-roads.
It was absolutely optioned; although, with the $2300 Touring Pack, the $700 Development Premium Seat Pack, in addition to the $500 All-terrain Tyre pack. The tester was additionally completed within the Aluminium exterior paint color which is an extra $700.
This brings the full asking worth for our Everest Development 4×4 tester to $70,990 earlier than on-roads, or $77,755 drive-away for Victorian consumers (every state has barely completely different taxes).
2024 Ford Everest pricing:
- 2024 Ford Everest Ambiente 4×2 Bi-Turbo: $53,990
- 2024 Ford Everest Ambiente 4WD Bi-Turbo: $58,990
- 2024 Ford Everest Development 4×2 Bi-Turbo: $61,490
- 2024 Ford Everest Sport 4×2 Bi-Turbo: $63,490
- 2024 Ford Everest Development 4WD Bi-Turbo: $66,790
- 2024 Ford Everest Sport 4WD V6: $72,490
- 2024 Ford Everest Wildtrak 4WD V6: $74,704
- 2024 Ford Everest Platinum 4WD V6: $79,490
All costs are earlier than on-road prices
By way of equally priced three-row SUV rivals, this absolutely optioned Everest Development is priced up in opposition to numerous bigger unibody three-row SUVs.
Key rivals embody:
An exception to this rule is the Toyota Prado which in mid-spec GXL guise begins from $69,530 earlier than on-roads. Our tester is notably costlier than different seven-seat ute-based SUVs together with the likes of the Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, SsangYong Rexton, in addition to the Toyota Fortuner.
What’s the Ford Everest like on the within?
Entering into the Everest Development is made simpler by a set of aspect steps (fitted as customary) because it’s a good means up. As soon as in I discovered I needed to wiggle round a bit to get comfy within the driver’s seat.
All seats within the Everest Development are completed in a black leather-accented upholstery as customary, although our tester was fitted with the non-obligatory Premium Seat Pack that provides perforations to the first- and second-row seats.
This non-obligatory bundle additionally provides 10 methods of electrical adjustment for the driving force’s seat, eight methods of electrical adjustment for the entrance passenger’s seat. The entrance seats are additionally heated and ventilated.
The motive force’s seat is extraordinarily comfy with loads of aspect bolstering holding you in place. The headrest is basically comfortable and supple too.
I used to be in a position to get my driving place dialled in completely thanks partially to the how a lot thigh help there was. I felt somewhat like I used to be in a clamshell, in one of the best ways doable.
This driving place was helped by the respectable tilt and attain adjustability of the Everest’s steering column. I’ve lengthy legs and a shorter torso which generally means my knees hit the steering column and I’ve to stretch to achieve the steering wheel.
The Everest Development comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel which feels good within the hand. The leather-based will not be fairly as buttery comfortable as some higher-spec Everest variants; although it’s nonetheless good sufficient.
Identical to the Ranger, the Everest’s steering wheel buttons are somewhat ‘spongey’ however the rocker switches have a exact and agency really feel.
Forward of the driving force is an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster that’s extremely configurable, but somewhat on the smaller aspect.
Though you miss out on the complete 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster (for which it’s essential to buy the flagship Platinum) the 8.0-inch unit appears to be like higher than conventional dials, with a tiny display sandwiched between them. It nonetheless tells you all of the vital data it’s essential to know.
Shifting throughout the sprint, the Everest Development receives the bigger 12.0-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system, which appears to be like very high-resolution however is an absolute fingerprint magnet. There’ll be much more smudgy fingerprints for those who discover the ‘Sketch’ part too.
In comparison with the smaller 10.1-inch touchscreen, this bigger unit appeared to lag somewhat extra upon start-up or when loading new pages. Ford has since launched a brand new software program replace that’s rolling out to all Rangers and Everests that can deliver a refreshed look.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are each out there by way of wired and wi-fi connections. You possibly can change between two view sizes for the smartphone mirroring, with a bigger squarer or smaller rectangular window. The latter of those frees up a variety of shortcut buttons.
Satellite tv for pc navigation comes as customary on the Everest vary and it’s extraordinarily simple to make use of. Looking up factors of curiosity takes no time in any respect, making the method really feel pure and easy.
A wierd a part of the Everest’s inside, just like the Ranger, is the local weather management set-up. Elements of it are built-in into the touchscreen, whereas the opposite elements are bodily buttons and knobs.
There’s a bizarre double-up of the temperature controls; they’re in a position to be adjusted both by bodily dials or by tapping the display. I nonetheless don’t actually see the purpose of getting each…
Across the cabin of the Everest Development there’s a combination of each softer and tougher plastics. Fortunately, softer stuff is round high-traffic contact factors just like the armrests and the primary part of the dashboard.
You don’t should stray too distant from the armrests to search out tougher plastics, nevertheless.
The Everest Development comes with: tradie-style cupholders which can be mounted on the dashboard; an higher glovebox; and a wi-fi cellphone charger. There’s additionally the e-shifter that’s somewhat laborious to gauge which gear you’re in when utilizing. It’s intuitive as an everyday typical gear shifter, although.
Shifting to the second row there’s a noticeable step down when it comes to high quality. The seats don’t really feel fairly as comfy as those within the first row; though, the door and fold-down centre armrests are nonetheless comfortable.
The second-row seats each slide and recline which permits second-row passengers to loosen up, or to maximise cargo capability.
At a leggy 182cm I anticipated somewhat extra space within the second row, as I wanted to splay my legs across the driver’s seat in an effort to sit comfortably. There was nonetheless sufficient head and shoulder room although.
By way of second-row facilities there are fortunately a set of seize handles to permit for simpler ingress and egress, a separate blower management with roof-mounted air vents, and a 12V socket.
Attempting to get into the Everest’s third row is a mission in itself. These seats needs to be thought of an emergency, kids-only area as a result of there’s no knee, head or shoulder area for adults.
The armrests are completely rock laborious and there’s a clumsy cupholder area on either side of the automotive.
By way of boot area with the third row of seats upright, there’s 259 litres of boot capability – and it’s really pretty usable. This expands to a beneficiant 898 litres with the third row folded away, and an virtually van-like 1823 litres with the second and third rows of seats folded.
Different little storage nooks embody a small area off to the left-hand aspect of the boot, in addition to a small coated part below the boot area the place the instruments that decrease the complete measurement spare wheel are stored. It’s value noting the Everest doesn’t include a load cowl – which implies you’ll must be cautious what you’ve gotten within the boot as a result of it is going to be on show for everybody who walks previous.
The Everest Development comes with an influence tailgate as customary. It ought to actually be customary throughout the vary. One final thing to say in regards to the Everest’s inside is the boot is extremely properly lit up with a light-weight on the right-hand aspect and one other mounted on the tailgate. I want extra automobiles had the latter.
What’s below the bonnet?
The Everest Development is powered solely by a 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo four-cylinder diesel engine producing 154kW of energy and 500Nm of torque.
That is mated to a 10-speed automated transmission with drive despatched both to the rear wheels solely or via a full-time four-wheel drive system. Our tester was geared up with the latter.
If you would like the sought-after 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine you’ll must step as much as the Sport 4WD variant which begins at $72,490 earlier than on-roads. That’s not a complete heap greater than our absolutely geared up Development tester.
Your entire Everest vary comes with a braked towing capability of 3500kg, no matter whether or not it’s two- or four-wheel drive. Most unbraked towing capability is 750kg.
Claimed mixed gasoline financial system for the Everest Development 4WD is 7.2 litres per 100km. Over virtually three months of CarExpert testing we achieved a median of round 9.0 litres per 100km throughout a variety of city, metropolitan and freeway driving.
All Everest variants include an idle stop-start system. It has an 80-litre gasoline tank and likewise requires AdBlue.
How does the Ford Everest drive?
In the event you thought the Everest’s inside was just like the Ranger’s, you shouldn’t be shocked to be taught it drives in an identical means too.
The Everest Development’s 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine produces wholesome outputs of 154kW and 500Nm, which implies it can sustain with site visitors with no issues in any respect. In the event you push it on the gentle you’ll seemingly pull forward.
You’ll have to therapeutic massage the Everest’s throttle if it’s essential to get shifting rapidly; nevertheless, as stabbing the accelerator simply leads to turbo lag.
Your entire Everest vary comes with a 10-speed automated transmission that retains the revs within the torque band, which is between 1750 and 2000rpm.
Additionally similar to the Ranger, the Everest’s transmission can get somewhat confused at low speeds and in stop-start site visitors. It’s prefer it has too many gears to select from.
The Everest’s steering is kind of like Goldilocks within the sense it’s not too gentle nor too agency. In city situations; nevertheless, and particularly when parking, there’s no disguising how massive the Everest is.
The Everest Development usually solely comes with a reversing digital camera plus entrance and rear parking sensors, however given our tester was fitted with the non-obligatory Touring Pack it provides a surround-view digital camera, amongst different options. This actually helps once you’re attempting to line up in a park to be sure you’re even on each side.
Across the metropolis the Everest is extraordinarily compliant, although at low speeds and through parking manoeuvres, the Everest’s ute roots start to indicate as there’s ever so slight rocking and swaying.
In comparison with the Ranger which has leaf-spring rear suspension, the Everest receives a extra passenger – and pace bump pleasant – multi-link coil rear suspension setup. There’s no denying how properly the Everest rides because it was tuned for Australian situations.
At larger speeds the Everest actually finds its groove and it’s the place it feels most comfy. Driving on the freeway or freeway you undoubtedly get a ‘King of the Highway’ feeling as you sit up so excessive.
One thing to notice is it’s essential to plan your overtaking manoeuvres as a result of this virtually 2.4-tonne SUV takes some motivation accelerating to a better pace . This will probably be much more obvious for those who’ve obtained the automotive loaded with folks, or are towing.
You’ll must step as much as at the very least to the Everest Sport 4WD to get the sought-after V6 turbo-diesel if you’d like extra easy overtaking. It produces 30kW and 100Nm greater than the bi-turbo four-cylinder.
Our tester was geared up with the non-obligatory all-terrain tyres which trigger a little bit of tyre roar on sealed surfaces, however unlock a lot extra off-roading potential.
On the flip aspect; nevertheless, the all-terrain tyres could make the automotive really feel somewhat skiddy on moist sealed surfaces, which is the place the full-time four-wheel drive system is useful. In the event you spend the vast majority of your time on sealed surfaces I’d personally keep on with the common freeway tyres.
On the protection entrance, the Everest Development is just about absolutely loaded and comes with loads of energetic security gear. Just like the Ranger, the adaptive cruise management system is excellent. Its response to autos is basically pure because it accelerates progressively and it doesn’t overreact and brake closely when autos pull in entrance of you.
The lane-keep help works rather well and takes a bit for it to get confused. The identical goes for the lane-centring perform which is basically robust and proper for probably the most half.
What do you get?
Everest Ambiente highlights:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- All-season tyres
- 17-inch metal spare wheel
- LED reflector headlights
- C-shaped LED daytime working lights
- Entrance fog lights
- LED tail lights
- Black aspect steps
- Auto power-folding aspect mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Two entrance tow hooks
- Metal underbody safety (4×4 mannequin solely)
- 10.1-inch Sync4 touchscreen infotainment system
- 8-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Embedded modem
- Wi-fi cellphone charger
- 8-speaker sound system
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- Embedded voice assistant
- FordPass with distant begin
- Twin-zone local weather management
- 5 seats (7 seats non-obligatory)
- Material upholstery
- 8-way handbook driver seat adjustment
- 4-way handbook entrance passenger seat adjustment
- Driver ground mat
- Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
- Sprint-mounted pull-out cupholders
- Open storage shelf
- Tilt and attain steering wheel adjustment
- Keyless entry with push-button begin
- Vinyl console lid
- Digital parking brake
- Standard mechanical gear shifter (4×2 solely)
- e-Shifter gear shifter (4×4 solely)
- Locking rear differential (4×4 solely)
- Push-button selectable drive modes
Everest Development provides:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with matching spare
- Privateness glass
- Energy tailgate
- Heated, power-folding aspect mirrors with puddle lamps
- 12-inch Sync4 touchscreen infotainment display
- 7 seats
- Leather-based-accented upholstery
- 8-way energy driver seat
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Driver and passenger ground mats
- Higher glove field
- Off-road display (4WD mannequin solely)
- Rotary drive mode selector (4WD mannequin solely)
- Sand, Mud/Ruts drive modes
The next non-obligatory extras can be found on the Everest Development 4WD:
- Touring Pack: $2300
- Black stand-off roof rails
- Encompass-view digital camera
- Zone lighting
- Tow bar
- Built-in brake controller
- Trailer protection for blind-spot monitoring
- Tow Pack: $1700
- Tow bar
- Built-in brake controller
- Trailer protection for blind-spot monitoring
- Premium Seat Pack: $900
- Heated and cooled entrance seats
- 10-way energy driver seat with reminiscence
- 8-way energy entrance passenger seat
- 18-inch All-Terrain Tyre Pack: $500
Is the Ford Everest protected?
The Ford Everest earned a five-star ANCAP security ranking in opposition to the 2020-2022 testing protocols.
This consequence was based mostly on assessments carried out on the intently associated Ford Ranger ute.
The Everest scored 86 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 93 per cent for little one occupant safety, 74 per cent for weak highway person safety, and 86 per cent for security help.
Customary security gear throughout your entire Everest vary contains:
- 9 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Reverse AEB
- Put up-impact braking
- Lane-keep help
- Lane departure warning
- Driver consideration alert
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Reverse digital camera
- Entrance, rear parking sensors
A surround-view digital camera is non-obligatory as a part of Touring Pack on the Development and Sport 4×4 fashions, and is customary on the Wildtrak and Platinum.
How a lot does the Ford Everest price to run?
The Everest is roofed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee, like the remainder of the Ford vary.
Logbook servicing is required each 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
The primary 4 companies are priced at $379, $420, $450, and $680, respectively, which is a complete of $1929. Ford Australia additionally gives a four-year, 60,000km pay as you go service plan which prices $1385 and represents a saving of $544.
CarExpert’s Tackle the Ford Everest
The Ford Everest continues to be a benchmark in its phase; though, its pricing continues to push in the direction of bigger and plusher seven- and eight-seat massive SUV rivals.
That is made extra obvious the upper you step up within the Everest vary.
The mid-specification Development on check is a well-equipped variant that could be a candy spot within the vary. There are fairly a couple of possibility packing containers you may tick; although, be ready to pay for the privilege.
In the event you’re not prepared to attend months for the V6-equipped Everest, this Development variant with the four-cylinder bi-turbo engine continues to be actually good. It produces wholesome outputs and doesn’t really feel gradual in any respect in on a regular basis driving.
You’ll solely miss the additional 30kW/100Nm of the V6 turbo-diesel for those who’re towing or have the automotive absolutely loaded.
One thing to bear in mind for those who’re focused on getting the Everest is it’s a ute-based body-on-frame SUV that’s excessive using and doesn’t provide fairly the identical stage of on-road dynamics as a unibody massive SUV.
In the event you spend the vast majority of your time on sealed surfaces I’d suggest procuring round and testing another unibody massive SUVs earlier than placing your hard-earned money down on an Everest.
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