New Ford takes you anywhere you want to go

“It is an exceptionally versatile vehicle, equally prepared for everyday commuting as it is for the most extreme off-road terrain,” says Dave Schoch, president of Ford Asia Pacific. “Its unique blend of tough capability and exceptional comfort is going to resonate with drivers across the world.

“The Ford Everest will help to expand our product footprint with a tough and refined vehicle that enables drivers, their families, friends and colleagues to go anywhere comfortably – whether on urban roads or far off the beaten track,” says Trevor Worthington, vice-president, product development, Ford Asia Pacific. “From the EcoSport to the Everest, our SUV portfolio in Asia Pacific offers something for everyone.”

The new model will be available in both rear-wheel and four-wheel drive variants, depending on specific market demand. From the very beginning we set aggressive targets, and with the Ford Everest we have truly raised the bar for this type of vehicle in design and capability, with advanced technologies for a smarter, safer and more capable vehicle at a very attractive price.”

One of the toughest SUVs in its segment, it has a true body-on-frame design, assuring the torsional strength required for challenging terrains. Combined with an intelligent four-wheel drive system, an active transfer case with torque on demand, terrain management system, and best-in-class ground clearance of 225mm and water-wading capability of 800mm, the Ford Everest enables drivers to navigate difficult terrain with ease.

For ultimate capability, the advanced terrain-management system gives drivers four preset settings – normal, snow/gravel/grass, sand and rock – which alter the vehicle’s throttle response, transmission, intelligent four-wheel-drive system and traction control to tackle any situation confidently. For extreme off-road environments, drivers can manually lock the transfer case in low-range four-wheel drive mode for increased control.
The latest generation of Ford’s in-car connectivity solution, SYNC 2, lets drivers use natural voice commands to control the car’s entertainment system, climate controls and connected mobile devices more easily than ever before. SYNC 2 also boasts an eight-inch touch screen with colour-coded corners for easy menu navigation.

The new Ford Everest also offers a number of segment-first technologies, inclusive of curve control, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping aid and blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert.  The incredible capabilities of this model have been made possible by one of three petrol-and-diesel engines, mated to durable and efficient six-speed automatic or manual transmissions. A new 2.0-lit er four-cylinder twin-scroll EcoBoost petrol engine will debut in Asia Pacific in the Ford Everest. For maximum power and torque for heavy-duty towing, Ford is offering the latest generation of its globally proven 3.2-litre Duratorq five-cylinder TDCi diesel engine, with upgrades including an updated exhaust-gas recirculation system to boost efficiency. For maximum fuel economy without compromising performance,

Ford also offers the latest generation of the 2.2-litre Duratorq four-cylinder TDCi diesel. “This engine line-up demonstrates Ford’s commitment to offering the power of choice to customers in different markets with different needs and preferences,” says Worthington.

To ensure exceptional cabin quietness, Ford equipped the new Ford Everest with active noise-cancellation technology in addition to optimising cabin sealing and sound-absorbing materials throughout the vehicle. “With its safe and smart features, a refined interior and incredible on-road and off-road capabilities, the new Ford Everest sets a new standard in the medium SUV segment,” he concludes.