Meet the All New Ford Everest. What a Cracker!

Ford’s All New Everest Breaks Cover: Details so far-

The All-New Everest promises a generational leap in comfort and technology, and follows hot on the heels of the recently revealed Ranger Pick-up truck.

Ford says premium levels of craftsmanship have created a quiet and refined sanctuary for up to seven, and there is new technology and safety features that are either a major upgrade to the old model, or completely new in the model.

“When we started imagining the Next-Gen Everest, we started not at the beginning but at the end: With our customers,” said Ian Foston, chief platform engineer for Everest. “They’re people who like adventure, recreation and being able to go out with family and friends. Whether they’re conquering sand, rocks or city life, these customers appreciate the utility, capability and spaciousness of an SUV.”

All New Everest brings 4 trim levels: Ambiente, Trend, Sport and the new “Platinum” as the range topper.

Platinum gets the poshest cabin with brand new inclusions such as a digital dash, and large portrait infotainment screen.

New 21-inch wheels in tri-coat paint have machined accents, and the new 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel, comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission and permanent four-wheel drive.

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ABOVE: All New Ford Everest

Outside

Ford’s new design language has C-clamp head lamps, and a strong horizontal upper grille bar.

“We showed customers the Everest at several points during the design process, and their feedback was consistent: They loved the exterior with the strong and rugged design, but they also thought it was sleek and modern,” said Max Wolff, design director for China and International Markets Group. “They said that the Everest would give them the confidence to go off-road; they wouldn’t have to second guess if it could go off-road whilst camping – it looks like a proper 4WD.”

Inside

“One of the first things you’ll notice when you get into a new Everest is how quiet it is. We’ve all been in vehicles with multiple rows of seats, where you have to twist your head around and almost shout to be heard by passengers in the second or third rows,” he said. “That’s an issue we wanted to solve for Everest, so the interior would be a quiet place in which you can easily talk to your family or friends and enjoy the journey together.”

Designers looked at modern homes and their plush materials, premium finishes and ambient lighting to make the driving experience restful.

The full-width instrument panel centre console is becoming more common in the auto world. There are dual cupholder recesses and dash-mounted ‘pop out’ cupholders for front seat occupants.

4×4 models have a new leather trimmed e-Shifter , with all variants getting wireless phone charging and an electric parking brake. 4×4 models are equipped with a new leather trimmed e-Shifter2 and all variants get integrated wireless charging20 and an electric parking brake. Heated and ventilated front seats3 are standard on Sport and Platinum, and optional on Trend.10-way power adjustment and memory function for the driver is standard on Platinum. Platinum also receives heated second row seats and a heated steering wheel.

3rd row seats are accessed by second-row seats that slide further forward than before. Trend, Sport and Platinum variants, have power outlets in all three rows for additional charging.

2nd row slide with a 60:40 split seatback, and Platinum’s 50:50 3rd row has electric folding. With all seats folded, there is a flat floor for easy loading.

A small lip, affectionately known as the “apple catcher” will stop smaller items from rolling out when the tailgate opens, and there is an additional underfloor storage space for good measure.

Technology

Everest comes with a large 8-inch instrument panel on Ambiente, Trend and Sport, and a 12.4-inch fully digital instrument panel on Platinum replacing olde-worlde dials. Infotainment is by 10.1-inch (Ambiente) or 12-inch (Trend, Sport, Platinum) portrait-oriented centre touchscreens. They come with SYNC® 4A4 system, with its voice-activated communications, entertainment and information systems. Additionally, on-board factory-fitted modem, allowing customers to connect to Everest when linked with the FordPass™ App5. FordPass adds remote start5, vehicle status check and remote lock and unlock functions via your mobile device.

The 360­o camera6,7 has split-view. One new feature is Everest’s new exterior zone lighting system6 via the touchscreen or the FordPass™ App5, which means they don’t have to park, work, camp or do anything in the dark.

Engine and Drivetrain

A new 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel joins the exisiting 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo diesel, mated to the 10-speed automatic transmission.

4×2 RWD is available on Ambiente and Trend, with 4×4 being a permanent four-wheel drive system that uses an electronically controlled on-demand two-speed electromechanical transfer case (EMTC) with selectable drive modes8.

Where fited, the off-road screen9 displays vehicle information and on variants fitted with a 360-degree camera6. There is a front view of the terrain ahead, with predictive overlays to avoid obstacles, diff-lock indicators, steering angle and guides, and vehicle roll and pitch angles.

Wading is up to 800mm10 and towing is up to 3,500kg (braked). A dedicated Tow/Haul drive mode has been tuned to optimise gear shift timing to, power delivery and engine braking when carrying loads. FordPass app5 users can also test the trailer lights with their smartphone.

Integrated roof rails now support static loads of up to 350kg13 and350kg13and dynamic loads of up to 100kg.

Driver and safety Aids

Safety in Everest begins with a new centre airbag positioned between the driver and front passenger. Along with the new far-side airbag and dual knee airbags, there are now a total of  nine.

Platinum has Active Park Assist 2.0 to fit into tight parking spaces. Unlike the old system which required driver to brake, accelerate, and change gears, the new system does all that for you to  navigate into parallel or perpendicular parking spaces with ease. It will also drive itself out of a parallel parking spot when prompted.

Platinum’s new Matrix LED headlampshave auto dynamic levelling and speed dependent lighting that can adjust the intensity of the beam in front of the vehicle depending on the vehicle’s speed. The headlamps also offer both static and dynamic bending capability as well as glare-free high-beams, which help provide maximum visibility for the driver without dazzling other road users.

Driver’s are further aided by Ford’s intelligent adaptive cruise control system7 with lane centring14, and with Stop & Go. The upgraded cruise control also adds speed sign recognition15 to help you stay at the right speed.

Ogther festures include:

  • New – Lane-keeping system with road-edge detection7, 16, which helps keep the Everest from drifting from the lane or road surface on rural roads.
  • New – Evasive steer assist7,17, designed to operate at city and highway speeds, evasive steer assist uses radar and a camera to detect slower-moving and stationary vehicles ahead and provides steering support to enable drivers to maneuver around a vehicle when the vehicle senses a collision is imminent.
  • New – Reverse brake assist7,18 helps drivers to reverse into parking spots and other tight spaces by providing audible and visual warnings. It can detect vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians crossing behind the vehicle. The system can even bring the Everest to a complete stop if the driver doesn’t react in time.
  • New – Blind spot information system with trailer coverage7,11 monitors blind spots around the vehicle, and when fitted with an optional factory Tow Pack, monitors blind spots around the trailer, alerting the driver of any perceived hazards. The system supports trailers up to 2.4 metres wide and 10 metres long.
  • Enhanced – Pre-collision assist with intersection functionality7,19 can automatically apply the brakes to avoid or mitigate the effects of an accident where the driver is turning across the path of oncoming traffic, and the system detects an imminent collision.

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.

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