Here’s a brief look at the latest Ford Everest facelift, as seen at the Indonesian International Motor Show. This isn’t a particularly new vehicle, but its recent launch in Indonesia could lead to a local introduction here soon, as both markets are supplied by the same plant in Rayong, Thailand.
No, this isn’t the Ranger T6-based Everest that got everyone excited last month. The third-generation model – unveiled in concept form in Australia – isn’t due until 2015, and this latest update is Ford’s stop-gap measure to keep its large ladder-frame SUV looking fresh till it’s time to let the new one loose.
The minor facelift is just exactly that; the ageing seven-seat SUV gets a new front end and little else. Out goes the current model’s somewhat surprised face, replaced with a more rounded and friendlier facet that doesn’t exactly blend in with the rest of the Everest’s boxy shape.
The Everest lettering has moved from the downsized grille to the bonnet, a la the Range Rover and more recently, the Discovery too. Other than the redesigned 18-inch wheels, the rest of the vehicle stays as it was, both inside and out.
The current Malaysian Ford Everest lineup includes a 143 PS/330 Nm 2.5 litre TDCi manual and a 156 PS/380 Nm 3.0 litre TDCi automatic models priced at RM145,888 and RM169,888 respectively. Both have five-speed transmissions with automatic 4×4 shift-on-the-fly functions, while the range topper has two extra airbags (four total).
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It does seem strange that Ford don’t have an SUV version of the T6 Ranger ready to roll. Surely it’s just a matter of covering the load bed and adding in some foldable seats?
I would like an Everest based on the T6 Ranger with 2.2 liter diesel and equipped with ESP. The ball is now in your court, Ford Malaysia, whoever you are.
Agree with you. This 1 roadtax pay so much & you have 3.0 power a little higher only than 2.2 litres.
Looks out of date. Same old model.
this was launched in the philippines quite a long time ago…
Aww…it is a disappointment. I really hoped they styled it like the Ranger. like Fortuner from hilux and Pajero Sport from Triton. An SUV version of the Ranger will kick Fortuner and Pajero Sport’s arses. (i still like the Fortuner’s one feature, the air-vented cup-holders)
WOW THE FACE,Its cute