Ford Malaysia has teased the arrival of the new Ford Everest facelift on its official social media accounts, a few months after the refreshed body-on-frame SUV was first unveiled.
Based on the postings, the Everest destined for Malaysia will come with the Getrag 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission, which replaces the 6R80 six-speed unit found on the current model.
Although it isn’t confirmed, the 10-speed gearbox will most likely be paired with the Blue Oval’s 2.0 litre EcoBlue turbodiesel engine, first seen on the Ranger Raptor. The EcoBlue is from the newer Panther engine family, and serves as a replacement for the previous Puma line that consists of 2.2 and 3.2 litre five-cylinder Duratorq turbodiesel mills.
The EcoBlue engine and 10-speed auto combination is already available for Everest models sold in Thailand, where it is offered in two different states of tune – 180 PS at 3,500 rpm/420 Nm from 1,750-2,500 rpm (single turbo) and 213 PS at 3,750 rpm/500 Nm from 1,750-2,000 rpm (bi-turbo). However, certain markets like Australia still offer the Duratorq engine with a six-speed auto.
Other updates as part of the facelift include a larger, three-slat grille, xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, keyless entry and start, the SYNC 3 infotainment system, improved trim and materials and the addition of a hands-free powered tailgate for certain variants.
On the safety side of things, inter-urban autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and vehicle detection, adaptive cruise control (ACC), lane keeping system (LKS) and blind spot information system (BLIS) with rear cross-traffic alert are all present on higher-end variants sold in Thailand and Australia.
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In Bangkok, they already have a 2.0 bu turbo wildtrak available for test drives for potential buyers. When are we getting ours?
Ford is back!
Haven’t really seen much of the current model. Now Facelift. Though “excited”, it is merely inside the mind only. Practically it cost too much and service centre do not live up to the standard, ever.
Finally,a roadtax friendly engine was choose for MY! Hoping for better spec though
Even now very rarely u can see everest on the road. Price too high for current spec. If 10spd model comes, guess will be higher price tag, and bad sales.
If priced right, it will be running every where like ranger. Ford. Thinks please.
Habis la Proton X70, not yet born wanna die already
If Ford were to sell Everest at X70 prices, it will be Ford who will habis bankrap and not Proton. Lol
Fortuner: spent 108k in 6 years, because RV of 90k.
Everest: Spent 216K in 6 years, because RV only 50K.
FORD = Fix Or Repair Daily
Thats very true, anyone with a ford will know that.
Released in Malaysia several years ago and virtually invisible on the streets in all that time. Seems its not really supported or marketed well by Sime Darby.
new Everest vs new Santa Fe….which one ?
When this arrives in Malaysia, potential Fortuner buyers will have a hard time to decide. If the price is right, Everest with the bi-turbo engine and complete safety features sounds very appealing…only if u dont care about the RV BS. Toyota better wake up. This is going to hurt your but a little!
Anyone who has actually owned a ford will know they are garbage. FORD – Fix Or Repair Daily. The amount of spare parts and OBD scanners in my store room just for my it is criminal. None of my other 4 cars has ever been nearly so problematic. I shouldve listened to the warnings when i bought it in the first place.