Ford has revealed the all-new Everest SUV. Previously shown in thinly-disguised ‘concept’ form, Ford’s new seven-seater aims to push the Everest name upmarket, by adding more features and capability. As before, the Everest is built off the sturdy Ranger platform, but there’s little exterior resemblance between the pickup and the new SUV.
The new Everest looks every bit as stylish as its Explorer sibling, if a bit more rugged in appearance. The new vehicle will be offered in the Asia-Pacific region, and later in Africa. Engine choices will include the gasoline 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbo four-cylinder, and the familiar Duratorq turbodiesel engines, the 2.2-liter inline-four and 3.2-liter inline-five cylinder. The transmission will be a new six-speed automatic.
The Everest will feature chassis-governing electronics to enhance its offroad capabilities. It will feature intelligent four-wheel drive system with active transfer case called Torque on Demand, and the Terrain Management System from former Ford brand Land Rover, that can be switched from nromal to snow/gravel/grass to sand and rock mode. The transfer case can be locked in low-range four-wheel drive mode. Ground clearance is a tall 225mm and a wading depth of 800mm (which will be less likely to be questioned than the Ecosport’s.)
The inside looks as expensive as that of the Explorer or even Expedition, with a moonroof, power liftgate, fold-flat second and third row seating, and Ford Sync 2 entertainment system with 8-inch touchscreen. There’s even active noise cancellation, which uses the audio system to produce opposing sound waves to dampen noise, similar to that in your noise-canceling headphone.
Active safety looks to be best in class, and will include adapative cruise control, forward collision avoidance, roll stability control and electronic stability program. The parallel-parking hands-free assist system will be available.
The new Everest will be built in Thailand for ASEAN markets, and in China for their local market.
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