NOT ALL BUYERS OF BIG 4WD trucks want to take them off road, so Ford’s decision to add a RWD variant makes good sense.
Designed and engineered in Australia, the Everest is a popular choice for unique bush and outback terrain, and Australian car buyers now have two new models to choose from; the special edition Everest BaseCamp and Everest Sport in rear wheel drive (RWD), along with the Everest Trend and Titanium models sporting a new look grille. These new offerings will be available in Australian showrooms from December.
“We know the travel habits of Australians are changing in the wake of COVID-19, and more and more Aussies will be looking for road trip adventures. The Everest offers a smooth ride on the highway, plus genuine off-road, off-the-beaten track capability,” said Andrew Birkic, President and CEO, Ford Australia and New Zealand. “Now, with the Everest BaseCamp Special Edition and Everest Sport in rear wheel drive, we’re offering more choice for our customers to take to the roads in vehicles that have been designed and engineered in Australia to make discovering our great country easy, safe and comfortable.”
Everest BaseCamp
The Everest BaseCamp features bold new styling and a rugged appeal. The limited run of 450 vehicles is based on the Everest Trend 4×4 3.2-litre and 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo variants and come with a raft of features designed to make discovering the great Australian outdoors easier. The Ford Everest BaseCamp Special Edition, priced at an additional $2200 including fitment, represents $6000 of value (Ford’s figures) and includes the following:
- 76mm Diameter Black Nudge Bar
- Ford Licensed LED Light Bar
- Ford Genuine Snorkel
- Black Roof-mounted Carry Bars
- Pioneer Platform
- Genuine Sunseeker Awning
- Ford Genuine Tow Bar rated to 3000kg (3.2-litre) and 3100kg (Bi-Turbo)
The styling includes BaseCamp decals on both front doors, bolder grey painted grille, front bumper skid, rear bumper skid, fender vents and wheels.
Everest Sport
The popular Everest Sport is a highly-capable vehicle and following a successful launch of the 4WD model in 2019, is now available in RWD. Featuring the same 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo powertrain delivering 157kW/500Nm, Everest Sport’s premium appeal is enhanced by:
- 20-inch black painted alloy wheels
- Black painted mesh grille
- Black front and rear bumper
- Black tailgate applique
- Black roof rails
- Black exterior mirrors
- ‘SPORT’ decals on real lift gate and vehicle side and embossed on the leather front seats
- 3D ‘Everest’ nameplate hood badge
- Soft top instrument panel with unique capital blue stitching
- 3100kg towing capability
Ford Everest Sport and Everest BaseCamp: Adventure ready with safety in mind
The Ford Everest has a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
In addition to seven airbags, which includes full-length curtain airbags that provide coverage to the third-row occupants, standard equipment on the Ford Everest Sport and Everest BaseCamp includes:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Keeping Aid with Driver Alert System
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Automatic High Beam
- Rear View Camera
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Cruise Control with adjustable speed limiter
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) incorporating ABS, Load Adaptive Control, Roll Over Mitigation, Traction Control and Trailer Sway Control
- Emergency Assistance
New look grille on Everest Trend and Titanium
A design update on the grille of the Everest Trend and Titanium offers a fresh, premium and more modern appearance. Both variants will feature a chrome grille with grey mesh, with the Titanium also coming with ‘Everest’ in 3D lettering on the hood.
Everest Sport RWD and Everest BaseCamp Launch Driveaway Pricing:
| Model | Introductory Driveaway Pricing |
| Everest BaseCamp 3.2l 4WD
|
$64,990
|
| Everest BaseCamp 2.0l Bi-Turbo 4WD
|
$66,490
|
| Everest Sport 2.0l Bi-Turbo RWD
|
$59,990
|
2021.25MY Launch Driveaway Pricing:
| Model | Driveaway Pricing |
| Everest Ambiente 3.2l RWD (5 Seat)
|
$50,990
|
| Everest Ambiente 3.2l 4WD (5 Seat)
|
$57,490
|
| Everest Trend 2.0l Bi-Turbo RWD
|
$56,990
|
| Everest Trend 3.2l 4WD
|
$62,990
|
| Everest Trend 2.0l Bi-Turbo 4WD
|
$64,490
|
| Everest Sport 3.2l 4WD
|
$65,990
|
| Everest Sport 2.0l Bi-Turbo 4WD
|
$67,490
|
| Everest Titanium 2.0l Bi-Turbo 4WD
|
$72,990
|
Peace-of-mind Warranty
In addition to a five-year, unlimited kilometre full factory warranty, all Everest variants are eligible for the Ford Service Benefits program at participating Ford dealerships. With long 15,000km/12-month service intervals, A and B logbook services for the first four years/60,000km are set at a maximum of $299 per service.
Further adding to the ownership experience, Ford Service Benefits also bring Everest owners Auto Club Membership including Roadside Assistance as well as a Service Loan Car and sat-nav mapping updates where available.
Once we have tested and assessed the new Ford Everest BaseCamp and Sport, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.