The third-generation Ford Everest has made its regional debut at the ongoing 2015 Bangkok Motor Show. First shown to the motoring public in Beijing ahead of its Guangzhou show debut, the Ranger T6-based crossover is billed as “a completely new vehicle inside and out with host of first-in-class features.”
Looks wise, the Australian-developed crossover offers a bold front end replete with a chrome grille that blends seamlessly into the head lamps which feature LED daytime running lights. Elsewhere, the fog lights are embedded into the skid plate, which further lends a touch of aggression to its outlook.
In profile, steel step plates and the six-spoked 20-inch wheels, wrapped in Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV tyres, help to accentuate the SUV’s tough-as-nails persona. At the back, a large one-piece chrome strip bridges the tail lamps while a diffuser/skid plate-like attachment rounds off the list of aesthetic highlights.
Under the bonnet, two diesel engines are set to feature. A 3.2 litre, five-cylinder Duratorq TDCi mill with 197 hp and 470 Nm of torque is available alongside a 2.2 litre, four-cylinder Duratorq TDCi engine with 158 hp and 385 Nm – the former features a reworked exhaust gas recirculation system for improved efficiency. Both engine options are mated to either a six-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual ‘box.
Both rear- and four-wheel drive options are offered on the 2015 Ford Everest. Paired with the latter option, the Everest employs a combination of an active transfer case with Torque on Demand technology and Ford’s Terrain Management System – which possesses four pre-programmed drive settings comprising of normal, sand, snow/gravel/grass and rocky terrain – to deliver commendable off-road performance.
The aforementioned system works by altering a combination of the vehicle’s throttle response, transmission, four-wheel drive system and traction control to suit the current condition. Furthermore, the 2015 Ford Everest boasts a class-leading ground clearance range of 225 mm and a water-wading depth of 800 mm. Additionally, drivers are presented with the option to manually lock the transfer case in low-range four-wheel drive mode.
In a stark contrast to its hardcore nature, the interior of the seven-seater Everest aims to prioritise practicality, comfort and refinement with the inclusion of a twin-panel moon roof, up to 30 storage compartments throughout and a segment-first powered tailgate. Elsewhere, cargo capacity is increased via the (first-in-class, again) power-folding third row seats.
Further refinement on the inside is made possible with the addition of Ford’s Active Noise Cancellation technology. The system uses three microphones located around the cabin which measures the current noise level and works by generating opposing sound waves via a control module. The generated waves are then pumped through the audio system, effectively cancelling out unwanted noises.
In-car entertainment comes in the form of Ford’s SYNC 2 platform, which features an eight-inch touchscreen system along with voice command capabilities. Another first-in-class for the Everest is the inclusion of a 10-speaker audio setup with an integrated subwoofer.
Safety kit is aplenty on the 2015 Ford Everest as yet another first-in-class feature comes in the form of Curve Control – which works to help drivers maintain control of the car when entering corners a little too quickly. Elsewhere, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is featured with Cross Traffic Alert – the latter warns drivers of an incoming vehicle when backing out of a parking lot.
Active Park Assist, again a segment-first feature, allows for steering-free parallel parking manoeuvres. Roll Stability Control coupled to an Electronic Stability Programme, seven airbags and a passenger cell made from boron steel round off the list of safety features.
The 2015 Ford Everest will be assembled at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant in Rayong, and is set to arrive in Malaysia in the third quarter of 2015. Prices for auto-only Thai models begin at 1,269,000 baht (RM142,938) for the base 2.2 litre 4×2 Titanium AT variant while the 3.2 litre 4×4 Titanium AT starts at 1,459,000 baht (RM164,339). The range-topping 3.2 litre 4×4 Titanium+ AT goes for 1,599,000 baht (RM180,108).
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Please don’t remove all the safety features. Don’t learn UMWT please.
Imagine this as a bodyguard car. Looks aggressive with matte black !
wow, if they can sell tat car with the above price here, it will definitely effects the sales of the CRV and also the no performing that good Fortuner.
CRV in Thailand is cheaper in Thailand.
Ford has a 2.2 litre diesel engine that is more powerful producing 200 bhp and 400++ Nm of torque fitted in its vehicles in Europe. Why doesn’t Ford use that engine? Our archaic road tax system will ensure a yearly RM2k of fixed expense every year for the 3.2 litre which isn’t all that more powerful having just slightly more torque.
Those small high turbocharged engine are not suitable to handle such heavy loads all day & with dirty workload. Those small engine having high torque for acceleration & does not mean it can is to tow heavy loads. Those stress will cause wear & tear of the component. Fuel feed however, the smaller engines strictly use EURO 5 & above where these big engines are able to feed with EURO 2 or even those fuel stored in drum in rural area.
The first generation of Ford Everest was a very terrible car. Such a drag to drive and to maintain. It feels very heavy with poor torque. It was a poor choice as the company fleet. Hopefully the new generation does not feels like that too.
In the initial write ups, Ford planned to have another engine option, an even smaller 2.0 litre twin scroll ecoboost with about 250 bhp and 370 Nm torque. No news of that now.
Most prolly due to the shitty fuel quality we have here in bolehland. Anyway VGS is right about the durability of highly tuned small turbocharged engines. That 3.2 litre is detuned to suit our conditions hence the lowered output.
Looks like a really good value compare to the pajero sport and god-i-hate-it-so-much- toyota fortuner….
Bt im pretty surw all da speca n features will b on the top model which will probably be around 160-170k mark… N at that price, crv 2.4,and the crdi santa fe will be fighting for the crown
170k for fully-loaded top-spec then nobody wants to buy CRV anymore.
But I think it will be test-market spec firstly introduced where mid-spec to be sold at top-spec price 198 888. Don’t be white mice.
Looks impressive I must say!
Comes here sure becomes RM250k++
Monocoque or ladder frame?
I really hope it priced like in Thailand…I’m gonna buy for my transvestism son so he look more manly
bring in the complete package please! i don’t care if it’s only available on the more expensive models or something, just bring it in!
If..a big if..SDAC delivers this in all its glory and right pricing package, I’m sure it will kill off the ancient Fortuner.
More importantly the ride quality
ive been riding d fortuner (company car) lots of times its super wobbly at speeds , granted , d vnt ‘s power on tap is super addictive, d newer fortuner with black interior is more quiet…..,maybe it still got d new car smell lol….
looking forward to q3 2015
This is marvellous compared to the Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportipu shitbox
Just bring in the new Ford Explorer
Seems like only LHD countries (e.g. China, Philippines) get the 2.0 Ecoboost Engine. Ford Thai Website shows 2 Diesel engine options rather than Ford China Website, with 1 Petrol + 2 Diesel engines. Sad. :|
Including gst how much..where buy??
“ALL NEW” SUV with 10 year old engine? Capable of off-road performance but with no Sat/Nav system available, not even on top model. Overpriced. Ford have slipped up.
Please let me know when is it arriving in Ktn, would like to test drive.
The new Ranger wich just released, the speedometer n rest are the same as before. Why isn’t it the same as in Thailand wich has Digital Display here in M’sia… Will this be the same for Everest as shown or it will be wat is shown wit multi n digital display… If not, no point purchasing one… It varies frm wat its shown….
Ford Ranger Dashboard with multiple digital display at the speedometer, why the new model in Malaysia is not the same as shown in Thailand Motor show. Current is the same as previous model for the new model. Will this be the same as the Everest or it will be the same as shown with Digital Info. If not, then there is no point getting one if the model varies as shown.
if top range price 240k….better get prado ….if top range less than 180k, surely im the first one que to order it…