Meet the Everest Raptor that Ford won't build
Scott Collie
The current-generation Ford Everest body-on-frame SUV has been on sale locally for roughly 12 months now, with the turbo-diesel V6 variants being in hot demand.
There are a growing number of variants in the Everest range, however the Ambiente 4×2 we have on test here is the cheapest version of the entry-level variant. It does have a couple of option boxes ticked though.
Ford Australia recently upped the pricing of the Everest by up to $1000 for vehicles produced from August 2023 onwards. There haven’t been any specification changes.
On the outside the Everest Ambiente can be distinguished by its 17-inch alloy wheels that are a version of what comes on the Ranger XLT. Another visual identifier is the lack of rear privacy glass.
The Everest goes up against stiff competition including body-on-frame Large SUV rivals including the Isuzu MU-X, LDV D90, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, SsangYong Rexton, and Toyota Fortuner, among others. Given our tester is only two-wheel drive it also goes up against a wealth of unibody Large SUVs.
Cost | 8.5 |
Ride | 8.5 |
Safety | 9 |
Overall | 8 |
Purpose | 6 |
Handling | 8 |
Interior | 8 |
Efficiency | 8 |
Technology | 7 |
Performance | 8 |
Infotainment | 9 |