- The new Ford Everest for the South African market has been reviewed.
- It comes in two variants – Sport and Platinum.
- There are 2.0-litre 4-cylinder twin-turbo and 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo engine options.
Here is a detailed review of the New Ford Everest SUV by the South African media. Everest is a large 7-seat SUV that has been thoroughly updated by the American auto giant. It represents the modern design language and interior features that Ford has on display. As a matter of fact, the new Everest has already been quite successful in various international markets. The one that will be sold in South Africa will also be imported from Thailand. Let us take a look at what the reviewer has to say about the new Everest for SA.
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South African Ford Everest – Exterior
The reviewer is thoroughly impressed by the looks of Everest. It comes with a ton of chrome bars and chrome garnished at various places including the massive grille, there are C-shaped LED DRLs and LED headlights, the cornering fog lamps are positioned on the bumper, and the bumper and skid plate lend a rugged appearance to the SUV. On the sides, there are stylish alloys, chrome surrounding the window frame, prominent wheel arches and side steps for enhanced ingress and egress. At the rear, the split-LED taillamps are connected by a glass panel which reads ‘Platinum’.
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Interior and Features
On the inside, the cabin is modern with a huge 12-inch vertically aligned Digital Infotainment Display, a 12-inch Digital Instrument Cluster, Steering-Mounted Controls, Automatic AC, Large Panoramic Sunroof, Electronic Parking Brake, Sliding Rear Seats with a 60:40 split, Premium Upholstery, Powered Seats, Connected Car Tech and much more.
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Specs
The 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine has been carried over from the last-gen model that produced 210 PS and 500 Nm of peak power and torque. The bigger, 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine makes 250 PS and 600 Nm of peak power and torque. In the base Sport version, you will get the smaller engine and in the Platinum trim, you will get the larger unit. Both these engines come mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. There is a dedicated 4×4 drivetrain that allows users to reach any place in Everest. The price of the Sport version is around R1 million and the Platinum version costs over R1.1 million. What are your thoughts on this?
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