The Ford Everest facelift, first unveiled in May, has been introduced in Thailand. As previously reported, the Ranger-based SUV receives minor exterior styling revisions and additional features as part of its mid-cycle interval refresh.
There are also changes to the powertrain and running gear, with the introduction of the new 2.0 litre EcoBlue diesel – which made its debut on the Ranger Raptor – and Getrag 10R60 10-speed automatic gearbox on the facelift. The Bangkok Post reports that the new Panther mill replaces the previous 2.2 litre four-cylinder and 3.2 litre five-cylinder Puma line-up.
The new oil burner is available in two output states of tune, offering 180 hp in single-turbo form and 213 hp in its twin-turbo guise, with 180 hp versions getting rear-wheel drive and the 213 hp tune, four-wheel drive.
Four variants will be available in Thailand, three of which will feature the lower output tune. Prices start from 1.299 million baht (RM157,110) for the entry-level model to 1.599 million baht (RM193,340) for the highest of the three 180 hp variants, and the range-topping twin-turbo will go for 1.799 million baht (RM217,588).
New exterior items include a larger three-slat grille and xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, and inside, the Everest now comes with keyless entry and push-button start as well as a SYNC 3 infotainment system as standard, with voice control in English or Thai for that market.
The refresh adds on inter-urban autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and vehicle detection, which operates from speeds above 3.6 km/h – this joins the existing adaptive cruise control (ACC), lane keeping system (LKS) and blind spot information system (BLIS) with rear cross-traffic alert on the safety kit list.
The report adds that the Ranger T6 is also set to feature the EcoBlue engine when the updated pick-up makes its local debut later this month, but the unit will only be available on the higher-end variants, with the existing 2.2 litre continuing on for a while more.
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Ford only sells vehicles in Thailand and Philippines. In Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, it is dead already.
Ford very underrated brand. Esp the Everest $187K only.
Pity Ford brand died. This what happens when Sime Darby touch the brand
why do we need for when we have honda… the best brand in the world!
Really? Never knew Sime Darby also runs the sale of Fords in Singapore & Indonesia. Or it that just another of your fake news?
@Fordist, one of the things that hurt Ford in Indonesia was the lack of a low-cost 7-seater MPV and little mini hatchback which are popular there.
Ford announced early this year that it will stop production in SEA, except Philippines because they are US car worshippers. Other than that, can say bye bye to Ford in SEA
Not exactly. Ford stopped local production of vehicles in the Philippines in 2012.
Ford Thailand will prioritize the production of SUVs and Pickups which are their best sellers in the region. They will stop regional production of the Fiesta and Focus sedans/hatchbacks. Ford Philippines healthy sales also comes from its large dealership network and improved after sales service.
Like the rugged good looks. Engines, even the 2.0, seem decently powerful. And prices starting from equivalent to RM160k is not bad too.
I was actually very interested with the new Everest with the pricing and all. Unfortunately though, when I went to the showroom they said that it’s no longer offered in Malaysia. But if you open up the website, it’s still there on offer.
What the hell?
Ford is another victim of DSG….wonder why VW still alive!
Because VW is bigger in size than the Malaysian and Singapore economy combined (in terms of assets). Ford on the other hand is big but not rich in assets.
Ford has more problems than just DSG.
Jepunis brands have low self esteem due to problems and dwindling quality level