Ford Everest debuts with turbo V6 engine as ultimate go-anywhere SUV

Suddenly out of nowhere the demand for old-gold ladder-frame SUVs has increased and Ford has decided to tap into the market with this - the Everest. The Ford Everest is basically a truck in SUV form.

Ford claims that the interior is a “sanctuary” with the SUV having the ability to seat upto seven people. In the middle there is Ford’s portrait-oriented touchscreen with customers getting the choice of choosing between an 8- or 12.3-inch size digital instrument cluster.

But that’s not all - the “sanctuary” also has cool stuff like heated and ventilated 10-way power adjustable memory function, ‘pop out’ cup holders, and an exquisitely made new leather trimmed e-Shifter and electric parking brake. 

To give the Everest better on-road stability, Ford has given it slightly wider tracks along with better suspension and dampers. The Everest is also a beast when it comes to off-roading thanks to its penetrative Matrix LED Headlights, 360 degree camera and sensors around the whole SUV.

Depending on the region, the Everest will be available with a new 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6, the tried-and-tested 2.0-litre turbo diesel engines and the 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol (only available in some markets from 2023).

“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.”