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Ford Everest Debuting at the Bangkok Autoshow a few months back, the Ford Everest is finally here in the flesh. After motioncars.com gave a sneak peak of this one-of-a-kind vehicle, [click here] the Ford Everest is a proof of the wonders the new excise tax system would present. Throwing the 10-seater rule out the window, the Everest has three front-facing rows with a total seating capacity of seven adults. It is worth noting that this SUV offers the best headroom and legroom compared to its current AUV rivals. The second row feature Theatre seating offering excellent visibility for all passengers, reducing travel fatigue and sickness. Based on the Ford Ranger pick-up (it actually shares 60 percent of its components), the Everest benefits from the same robust Double Wishbone and Two-stage Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring suspension, albeit softened up to increase comfort. Power comes from the same 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine, but has been massaged to produce a higher power output at 121 bhp (the Ranger has 117 bhp). The good news is that it will be available in both manual and automatic variants. More than just a Ranger with an extra row of seats and a metal top, the Everest features well-thought features such as a new seating mechanism, which Ford dubs as SYNCHRO. This new folding mechanism allows easy assess to the third row seats. With a single lever operation, the second row folds up and tumbles, allowing the best possible ingress and egress. It features a light-effort side-opening tailgate with a unique locking system to prevent those nasty door accidents. Ford Philippines is already releasing details about the Everest’s Philippine specifications. According to them, there will be a choice of two drivetrains: a rear-wheel drive 4x2 and an all-wheel drive 4x4. It is not yet known if both will carry the same level of equipment, but the range topper will definitely have a four-wheel anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, dual airbags and seat belts for all seven passengers. AUVs should watch their backs for the entrance of the newest and best thought of package, the Ford Everest. Selected dealers have already started accepting reservations for the Ford Everest. |
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