Tough on the outside, a haven inside
Engineered to excite, the next-gen Everest has been built for the adventurous — with capability at its core
The next-generation Ford Everest recently made its global debut, blending adventure-ready capability with exceptional comfort and customer-focused technology in a rugged, refined and fun-to-drive sport utility vehicle (SUV).
Engineered to excite, the next-gen Everest has been built for the adventurous — with capability at its core. Inside, premium levels of craftsmanship have created a quiet and refined sanctuary for up to seven, while class-leading technology and safety make every journey more memorable.
“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.”
Armed with more customer input than ever before, Foston said the objective for the next-gen Everest was clear: Tough on the outside, sanctuary on the inside, amazing capability underneath.
To showcase this, three grades of the next-gen Everest were presented at reveal; Sport, Titanium+ and a new flagship grade, Platinum. A range of different variants and models will be available, depending on the market, to meet the needs of customers.
Rugged outside, a sanctuary within
Everest’s wider track and longer wheelbase enabled designers to create a more progressive, muscular appearance. Ford’s global design DNA is reflected in the C-clamp headlamps and strong horizontal upper grille bar. The front end also has a mix of horizontal and vertical elements, which add to the stable appearance.
On the sides, there is a strong shoulder line front to back, while the wider track results in a more dramatic swell over the wheels, enhancing the strong and modern look.
“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 Ford’s International Markets Group (IMG).
“They said that the Everest would give them the confidence to go off-road; it looks like a proper SUV.”
The Everest’s sense of spaciousness is amplified by the full-width coast-to-coast instrument panel and center console with dual cup holder recesses, plus dash-mounted “pop out” cup holders for front seat occupants. High-series models are equipped with integrated wireless charging, a svelte new leather trimmed e-shifter and an electric parking brake.
Access to the third-row seats is much easier, thanks to second-row seats that slide further forward than before. Additionally, all occupants now have places to store their things; and depending on the model, charge their devices with power outlets in all three rows.
Customer-focused technology
In addition to a more refined and comfortable interior, Ford focused on incorporating the latest connectivity and technology features into the next-gen Everest. Depending on trim level, Everest comes with eight or 12.3-inch digital instrument panels that replace the traditional analogue clusters. Everest also features large, high-resolution portrait 10.1- or 12-inch touchscreens.
Next-gen Everest is loaded with Ford’s latest SYNC® 4Aiii system, which comes customer-ready with its voice-activated communications, entertainment and information systems. Additionally, there’s an embedded factory-fitted modem, allowing customers to connect to Everest when linked with the Fordpass connect con app Fordpass/ Fordpass pro enhances the ownership experience with features like remote start, vehicle status check, and remote lock and unlock functions via your mobile device.
The portrait-oriented screen also is linked to a 360-degree camera with split-view display to make parking a breeze in tight urban spaces or to assist when negotiating particularly tricky terrain while out exploring.
New and proven engine lineup
Everest customers told Ford that they wanted more power and torque for towing, carrying heavy loads and off-roading, so the team selected Ford’s proven 3.0L turbodiesel V6 engine and refined it for the Everest. It is one of three turbodiesel engine options available at launch, depending on the market.
While the new 3.0L turbodiesel V6 spearheads the lineup, next-gen Everest gives customers a choice of engines to suit their lifestyles, including Ford’s proven Single-Turbo and the Bi-Turbo 2.0 inline four-cylinder diesels; and a 2.3L EcoBoost petrol engine. Depending on the model, either a six-speed automatic or Ford’s efficient 10-speed SelectShift automatic will be available.
The Single Turbo diesel engine delivers power, torque and fuel economy, while the Bi-Turbo engine is a sophisticated, performance variant for customers who want more power but need to maintain fuel economy.
Engineered for adventure
A 50mm increase in next-gen Everest’s track helps deliver a more controlled ride on-road, while tweaks to damper settings allowed the team to inject more fun and control into the Everest’s ride, both on- and off-road.
Where available, Everest’s dedicated off-road screen displays vehicle information and a front camera view of the terrain ahead, with predictive overlay guidelines designed to help the driver negotiate obstacles. With a single button press, the driver can view their driveline and diff-lock indicators, steering angle and guides, and vehicle roll and pitch angles.
Next-gen Ford Everest has a water wading ability up to 800mm, while space in the engine bay allows for a second battery to power aftermarket accessories.
Confidence-inspiring driver assist technologies
Everest comes loaded with new and enhanced driver assist technologies and safety features that are designed to take the stress out of driving and help drivers to remain focused.
In the next-gen Everest, a new far-side airbag positioned between the driver and front passenger provides additional protection in the event of a side impact. Depending on the variant and the market, the addition of the far-side airbag and dual knee airbags brings the number of airbags up to nine, including front driver and passenger, dual seat side thorax airbags and dual side curtain airbags which cover all three rows, depending on the variant and the market.
New to the Everest is Ford’s adaptive cruise control system, available in three versions depending on market and model.
Likewise, new and now more enhanced driver assist and safety features available in the next-gen Everest also include: Lane-keeping system with road-edge detection; evasive steer assist; reverse brake assist and blind spot information system. Meanwhile, it has already enhanced its pre-collision assist with intersection functionality.