All-new Ford Everest redefines the meaning of rugged and smart

Built for the rugged terrain yet stylish, the Ford Everest promises to be a family favorite.

BEIJING, China—If there is one thing that’s sure to catch the attention of Filipinos who are out hunting for the ideal family vehicle, the water-wading 800-millimeter boast sure stands out in the midst of all the adjectives and descriptions used to amplify just how rugged the all-new Ford Everest can be.

In fact, one might think that the vehicle’s designers are just too painfully aware of global warming and the strong rains and floods that have become associated with it. And by pushing the design limits of a vehicle given today’s technology constraints, any potential customer would just be too happy to know that the Ford Everest is built to challenge street floods.

“The new Ford Everest is an exceptionally versatile vehicle, equally prepared for the everyday commute as it is for the most extreme offroad terrain,” said Dave Schoch, Ford Asia-Pacific president. “The Everest’s unique blend of tough capability and exceptional comfort is going to resonate with drivers across Asia-Pacific and around the world.”

A bike easily fits with the fold-flat second seating feature.

At the unveiling of the production model of the Ford Everest in Beijing, media members from Asian countries were treated to a video of just how the SUV could be so stunningly capable but still refined.

Its rugged, sculptural design actually reflects an unshakeable toughness and technological prowess blended with smart features and style to bring consumers a tough and versatile SUV with true offroad capability.

“The Ford Everest will help to expand our product footprint in the region with a tough and refined vehicle that enables drivers, their families, friends and colleagues to go anywhere comfortably—whether on urban roads or far off the beaten track,” said Trevor Worthington, Ford Asia-Pacific product development vice president. “From the EcoSport to the Everest, our SUV portfolio in Asia-Pacific offers something for everyone.”

Led by Ford’s Asia-Pacific design and product development teams, and making use of Ford’s global SUV expertise, the new Ford Everest builds on the reputation of the current Ford Everest, which is praised for its durability and versatility. The new Ford Everest will be available in both rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive variants depending on specific market demand.

An impressive moon roof

Rugged yet refined

The new Ford Everest, which will be available in the Philippine next year, was designed from the ground up with the durability to take on the most inhospitable environments. One of the toughest SUVs in its segment, the Ford Everest has a true body-on-frame design, assuring the torsional strength required for challenging terrains.

Together with an intelligent four-wheel-drive system, an active transfer case with Torque on Demand, Terrain Management System, best-in-class ground clearance of 225 mm, and of course, the 800-mm water-wading capability, the Ford Everest will give drivers the confidence to navigate difficult terrain with ease.

For ultimate capability, the advanced Terrain Management System gives drivers four preset settings—normal, snow/gravel/grass, sand and rock—that alter the vehicle’s throttle response, transmission, intelligent four-wheel-drive system and traction control to confidently tackle any situation.

A flexible Terrain Management System

For extreme offroad environments, drivers can manually lock the transfer case in low-range, four-wheel-drive mode for increased control.

These impressive offroad credentials are paired to a new level of ride quality and dynamic handling beyond what consumers have come to expect in a rugged SUV. Thanks to its coil spring front and rear suspension and a Watt’s linkage on the rear axle, the new Ford Everest provides a comfortable, stable ride with agile and predictable handling on the road, keeping the promise of Ford’s fun-to-drive DNA.

The latest generation of Ford’s in-car connectivity solution, Sync 2, lets drivers use natural voice commands to control the car’s entertainment system, climate controls and connected mobile devices more easily than ever before. Sync 2 also boasts an 8-inch touchscreen with color-coded corners for easy menu navigation.

The new Ford Everest also offers a number of segment-first technologies, including Curve Control, designed to help drivers maintain control when approaching turns too quickly; Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Aid, two technologies that help prevent drivers from unintentionally drifting out of a lane; and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert, which informs drivers when there is a vehicle in their blind spot while driving or when preparing to reverse out of parking spots.

In addition to advanced active safety systems, a strong passenger cage built using high-strength materials like boron steel, and passive safety features, including seven airbags, help to keep occupants safe in the event of a collision.

The new Ford Everest will be manufactured in Rayong, Thailand, for Asean markets.