Ford has announced the pricing and specifications of the all-new Australian-developed 2015 Ford Everest ahead of its on sale date in October.
The 7-seat SUV range kicks off at $54,990 for the Everest, jumping to $60,990 for the Everest Trend and tops out at $76,990 for the Everest Titanium – all powered by a 143kW/470Nm 3.2-litre turbo-diesel engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with sports shift mode.
Ford’s latest SUV also delivers the latest Ford in-car technology and advanced driver assist features such as the standard four-mode Terrain Management System. The advanced four-mode Terrain Management System is said to deliver a balance of off-road capability with refined on-road driving characteristics. There are 4 settings: Normal; Snow/Mud/Grass; Sand; and Rock, each providing the optimum traction for the road conditions. There are also an electronic locking rear differential and torque-on-demand via an active transfer case that detects wheel speeds with clutches controlling torque split front to rear.
Another advanced technology is the Curve Control Technology, designed to maximise security on winding roads. Curve Control senses when a vehicle is entering a curve too quickly, and can apply four-wheel smart braking to reduce vehicle speed.
The range boasts a towing capacity of up to 3,000kg and water wading depth of up to 800mm, making it one of the most capable in its class.
FORD EVEREST FEATURES
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
- 3.2-litre turbo diesel engine standard across the range and delivering:
- Power: 143 kW @ 3,000 rpm2
- Torque: 470 Nm @ 1,750-2,500 rpm
- Fuel economy 8.5 litres/100km1 (combined)
- 6-speed automatic transmission with sports shift mode standard
- 3,000 towing capacity#
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
- Full-time 4WD
- Terrain Management System (TMS) with four modes:
- Normal – tuned for the best on-road driving experience
- Snow/Mud/Grass – helps to maintain traction in slippery or loose road surfaces
- Sand – delivers higher torque transfer and throttle sensitivity for sand driving sand
- Rock – works in conjunction with low-range 4WD to provide maximum traction and precise low speed control to help the driver navigate extreme off-road terrain.
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Torque on demand via active transfer case
- Hill Start Assist
- Hill Descent Control
- Water wading depth of 800 mm^
EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS
- Bold front end with muscular bonnet and grille
- Alloy road wheels with matching full size spare wheel and tyre
- Chrome front grille (Trend and Titanium) and chrome door handles and side mirrors (Titanium)
- Powered lift-gate on Trend and Titanium
- Running boards (Trend and Titanium)
INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS
- 7 seats standard with 50:50 split-fold 3rd row seat (with powerfold function on Titanium)
- 8-way powered and heated front seats on Titanium
- Dual zone climate control (Trend and Titanium)
- Active Noise Cancellation technology for quieter cabin
- Powered panoramic glass sunroof (Titanium)
- More than 30 stowage spaces (total 48 litres)
INFOTAINMENT & CONNECTIVTY
- Modern instrumentation cluster design including dual 4-inch colour screens on Trend and Titanium
- High resolution 8-inch colour touchscreen in the Interior Command Centre (Trend & Titanium)
- Satellite navigation with traffic management channel (Titanium)
- AM/FM/CD audio system (with DAB+ and 10 speakers on Trend and Titanium)
- SYNC and Emergency Assistance
- AUX/iPod/ USB/SD card input ports
SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS
- 7 airbags including driver’s knee airbag
- Rear view camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Front parking sensors (Trend and Titanium)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Roll Stability Control
- ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Traction Control and Emergency Brake Assist
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGIES
- Adaptive cruise control with forward alert collision mitigation (Trend and Titanium)
- Lane Keeping System (Trend and Titanium)
- Blind Spot Monitoring System with cross-traffic alert (Titanium)
- Semi-auto parallel park assist (Titanium)
- Tyre-pressure monitoring system
MODEL FEATURES
Everest – standard features include:
Engine & Drivetrain
- 3.2-litre turbo diesel engine
- 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential sports shift
- Full time 4WD
- Terrain Management System
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Independent front suspension and solid rear axle suspension with Watt’s Linkage
- Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
- Hill Start Assist
- Hill Descent Control
- Trailer Sway Control
Exterior
- 17″ x 8″ alloy road wheels with matching full size spare alloy wheel and tyre
- Manual rear lift-gate
- Body coloured bumpers, black door handles and exterior mirrors
- Reflector headlamps with manual headlamp levelling
- Power side mirrors with turn indicators
- Automatic on/off headlamp
- Follow-me-home lighting
- Front fog lamps
- LED tail lamps
- Black roof rails
- Front and rear mudflaps
Interior
- 7 seats with fabric trim
- 3rd row seat with 50:50 split-fold seat back
- Single zone air conditioning with rear auxiliary controls behind the centre console
- Overhead console with map lights and sunglass holder
- Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter
- Power windows with one touch up/down and global open/close
- Active noise control system
- 30 stowage areas
Infotainment & Connectivity
- SYNCTM1 with Voice Control and Emergency Assistance
- 8-speaker single CD, AM/FM audio system
- Interior Command Centre with 4.2-inch colour TFT screen
- Bluetooth®5 mobile phone integration
- AUX/iPod/ USB input ports
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- 4 x 12V and 1 x 230V power sockets
Safety & Driver Assist
- Rear view camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Roll Stability Control
- ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Traction Control
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Driver and front passenger airbags
- Side front airbags
- Side curtain airbags (to 3rd row)
- Driver’s knee airbag
- Beltminder™ system (for 1st and 2nd row occupants)
- Perimeter and volumetric alarm with battery backup system
- Remote keyless entry with 2 stage unlocking and flip key
Everest Trend – adds the following additional features over Everest:
Exterior
- 18″ x 8″ alloy wheels
- Power rear lift-gate
- Chrome front radiator grille
- Running boards
- Body coloured door handles and exterior mirrors
- Halogen projector headlamps
- Auto high beam control
- Bulb daytime running lights
- Power side mirrors with powerfold, heater and puddle lamps
- Painted roof rails
Interior
- Dual zone climate control
- High level instrumentation cluster with dual 4-inch display screens
- Leather trimmed steering wheel
- Electrochromatic rear view mirror
- Rear privacy glass
- Rain sensing wipers
- Front sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirror
- Front and rear floor mats
Infotainment & Connectivity
- SYNCTM2
- 10-speaker audio system with DAB+ and subwoofer
- Interior Command Centre with high resolution 8-inch colour touch screen
- 2 x USB ports and SD card slot
- MyKey (allows programming of restricted driving modes)
Safety & Driver Assist
- Adaptive cruise control with forward alert collision mitigation and heads-up display
- Lane Keeping System and lane departure warning
- Front parking sensors
- Driver alert system
Everest Titanium – adds the following additional features over Everest Trend:
Exterior
- 20″ x 8.5″ alloy wheels
- Running boards with metallic finish
- Chrome door handles and exterior mirrors
- HID headlamps with washer and auto headlamp levelling
- LED daytime running lights
- Exterior scuff plates with ‘Everest’ graphic
Interior
- Semi-auto parallel Active Park Assist
- Panoramic power sunroof
- 8-way power front seats with manual lumbar support and heater function
- Leather trimmed seats
- Powerfold 3rd row seat with 50:50 split-fold seat back
- Leather gear shifter
- Ambient lighting
- Illuminated front scuff plates
Infotainment & Connectivity
- Satellite navigation with traffic management channel
Safety & Security
- Blind Spot Monitoring System (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
Factory Options
The following options are available on Ford Everest range:
- Towbar (3,000kg capacity) – all models#
- Prestige paint – all models
- Satellite navigation – Trend only
Retail Pricing
The recommended Manufacturer List Prices2 (MLP) for the Ford Everest range and available options are as follows:
| Model | Recommended MLP |
| Everest | $54,990 |
| Everest Trend | $60,990 |
| Everest Titanium | $76,990 |
| Options | Recommended MLP |
| Tow bar (3,000kg capacity) | $1,000 |
| Satellite navigation (Trend only) | $600 |
| Prestige paint | $500 |