FOLLOWING THE EARLY SUCCESS of the latest version of the Everest (Ford insists on calling it the “Next Generation Everest”), Ford Australia has announced the addition of the Everest Sport RWD to the Everest line-up, available exclusively with a 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel powertrain. The 2023.50MY (2023.50? Really?) Everest range also comes with various product and pricing updates.
“Everest Sport has proven to be a very popular model since we revealed the Next-Generation Everest range earlier this year,” said Andrew Birkic, President and CEO, Ford Australia.
“With the introduction of Everest Sport RWD we are offering our customers more choice, with a very stylish vehicle that can tow the boat and fit the family in safety and comfort.”
The Everest Sport RWD features include:
- Black exterior finishes with Black 20-inch alloy wheels
- ‘Everest’ hood badge and Sport rear badge
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Leather-accented Sport-embossed front seats with heating/cooling
- 10-way power driver’s seat with memory setting
- 8-way power passenger seat
- Sport-exclusive colour within Everest range: Blue Lightning
The Everest Sport RWD 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel has a price of $62,790 (plus on road costs).
Specification Updates
The 2023.50MY Next-Gen Everest Platinum now comes standard with steel underbody protection and a black painted roof.
With steel underbody protection standard on Everest Platinum from 2023.50MY, the optional Off-Road Pack offers customers the choice of changing to 18-inch wheels and all-terrain tyres, from the standard 21-inch wheels, at no cost.
For vehicles produced from March 2023 onwards, the optional Touring Pack, available on Everest Trend 4WD and Sport 4WD models, will include black stand-off roof rails, alongside a 360-degree camera, zone lighting, tow bar and integrated trailer brake controller.
Pricing
The 2022.00MY Everest variants will continue at the current recommended pricing until production concludes in February 2023. Production of the 2023.50MY Everest will commence in March 2023.
| Model | 2022.00MY | 2023.50MY | Change |
| Ambiente RWD 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel | $52,990 | $53,290 | +$300 |
| Ambiente 4WD 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel | $57,990 | $58,290 | +$300 |
| Trend RWD 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel | $60,290 | $60,590 | +$300 |
| Sport RWD 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel | – | $62,790 | New |
| Trend 4WD 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel | $65,290 | $65,590 | +$300 |
| Sport 4WD 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | $69,090 | $69,590 | +$500 |
| Platinum 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | $76,881ˆ | $77,530ˆ | +$649 |
^Platinum model includes Luxury Car Tax
| Options | 2022.00MY | 2023.50MY | Change |
| 4WD Trend / Sport Touring Pack | $1950 | $2300 | +$350 |
| Towing Pack | $1700 | $1,700 | – |
| Trend Premium Seat Pack | $900 | $900 | – |
| Ambiente Third Row | $950 | $950 | – |
| 4WD Ambiente 18” Wheel & A/T Tyre Pack | $1100 | $1100 | – |
| 4WD XLT A/T Tyres | $500 | $500 | – |
| 4WD Sport 18-inch Wheel & A/T Tyre Pack | NCO | NCO | – |
| Platinum 18-inch Wheel & A/T Tyre Pack | NCO | NCO | – |
| Prestige Paint | $675 | $700 | +$25 |