Ford Everest 2023 review: New Ranger-based seven-seater 4x4 SUV test (now with V6, inc. off-road!)

[@Tiz1990]

Some notable inclusions platinum has that sports does not; Sun roof, interior ambient lighting, bigger front dash 12.3inch screen, 360 camera for birds eye parking, electric control to lower 3rd row seats, more premium leather seats with leather steering wheel, matrix led lighting which means you can leave you hi-beams on without blinding traffic, better stereo system, wood grain on passenger dash, option for bigger 21inch wheels if you choose. People currently getting dealer quotes of 76-81k for sports and 86-89k for platinum drive away.

[@henryorcustus3412]

I ordered Plat back in May for $87k. Quoted Feb delivery but I'll be surprised if it doesn't get pushed back. Hopefully the 10spd auto is improved from the last generation.

[@carsguide]

Do you reckon it's worth the extra cash for those inclusions? I personally can do without a sunroof and most of those other bits, but you can also consider the Sport version with the Touring Pack (with that excellent 360-degree camera, exterior zone lighting, and towing kit)... Thanks Matt

[@Tiz1990]

@@carsguide hi Matt If I was looking to do more 4wd and it was just for me I’d consider the blue lightning sports for sure, but in reality my wife will be dropping kids of at school etc 90% of the time so the extra luxury features on the platinum made it worth it for us. The park assist will help the wife with the big car and we have a farm shack we often go to on weekends so the LED matrix for night country driving was the biggest plus. Both great value compared to the features on a Prado or Mux in my opinion.

[@stevenwa7951]

@@carsguide I don't. In WA it was an extra 10k driveaway for the plat, in my opinion all those extras are some additional expensive things that can go wrong down the track, that aren't really needed. The cabin also looks really dark (although "Premium"), like the sport having the cream roof. Gone the sport with touring pack + exterior looks way better.

[@Harrychambers1]

@@carsguide personally I’d pay extra to have the sun roof taken out. They are useless in Australia and the equivalent of strapping a heavy passenger to the roof for weight and handling. Some of the other extras would be nice to have but for a $9k premium you can keep them. 😎

[@rodwhitaker9834]

Im going from a 2014 Nissan Xtrail to the Sports Everest. So my expectations are quite high. From the reviews so far ,its looking to be a very capable vehicle for my family. And that is a daily communter with occasional off road driving for camping. Being the sports is the mid enter, it would have been nice to offer some upgrade options from the platinum trim. Eg Full width driving cluster or sunroof . Maybe with the next iteration we will see these options. Thanks for the review.

[@carsguide]

Thanks Rod. Good ideas - are you looking for a job in Ford product planning? :D Thanks Matt

[@drunkntigr]

Cool story

[@asahelkish5809]

Are you related to Robert Whitaker?

[@jdsvic156]

Looks fantastic. Best looking car they have ever released

[@Deatomizer]

Nice evolution in design both inside and out from the last model. Ford always planned on the Everest taking on the likes of Prado and the larger SUV's. Last model was more Forturna but this new one seems to hit the Prado market. Would be nice for Ford to offer second fuel tank option.

[@carsguide]

Thanks for the comment - Ford isn't offering a long-range tank, but you can option one via ARB through Ford dealers for the Everest. Thanks Matt

[@jackham6908]

Coming from a 2020 Pajero Sport into this, I can’t wait. Sat in the Everest Sport at the 4wd show in Sydney and I feel like coming from the Mitsubishi to the Ford was like climbing into the space shuttle. As a sales rep who does 50k km a year, plus I like my off-roading and towing the van, the safety and comfort PLUS the beastie American look of the car makes it a real winner in my eyes. Can’t wait to get into mine.

[@tranlee5622]

What colour is the trend in the video?

[@dougnixon5400]

Nice review, really keen to see how they tow. I have a Sport model on order, it looked likely to arrive well before the Platinum. I drove the new Ranger and the previous model and its a vast improvement so expect the Everest to be a similar uplift in terms of drive, comfort and quiet!

[@tranlee5622]

What colour is the trend in the video?

[@jmoranretana]

Love it. My wife and I would pick this one because it is more practical for us than a Ranger.

[@carsguide]

Good one! :D

[@chrisz8532]

I straight up loved the look of the Sport version in Electric Blue, 184kw and 600nm of torque, coil suspension and far more comfortable than the Ranger. Also, given the cost of a canopy and a yearly registration premium, I decided against the Ranger Ute as I don’t own a business and there’s no tax breaks or incentive for the average working Aussie to buy one. I put a deposit down in early June but probably won’t get a test drive until early October. Maybe delivery in the first quarter of 2023 but not holding my breath!

[@carsguide]

Fair points, Chris. Hopefully you get into one soon! Cheers Matt

[@Justin-ee3im]

there's a lot I like about the Sport too, but the headliner is a dealbreaker (for me personally, ymmv of course)

[@nel557]

If this new model is targeting or nearly comparable to the Prado, then we here in the Philippines is in such luck, although our top model is only 4x4 2.0 Bi turbo, the price comparison between the two is insane, USD 45k Everest vs USD 81K Prado.

[@carsguide]

Wow! That is a huge difference. Fair to say you're best to forget Prado even exists... Thanks Matt

[@tlevans62]

Here in SE Asia our range topper is the Titanium+, which is similar to the Platinum variant there, but with a few things stripped off. It's only got the 2.0L biturbo, since the V6 isn't offered in the region, no B&O stereo and no napa leather, just regular leather seats. The price is good here though, just the equivalent of $60k AUD for the top spec. Our Sport model only gets the single turbo 2.0L with 6speed, not the 10speed that the biturbo models get.

[@carsguide]

Thanks for that info, Trevor. Yeah, the V6 seems like it certainly works for markets like Australia, though honestly, the 2.0-litre bi-turbo is enough engine! Cheers Matt

[@tlevans62]

@@carsguide heh Matt, I think the reason no V6 in this region is the fact that nobody tows boats or caravans and fuel costs are an issue due to lots of traffic jams in major cities. These things are mostly used for driving through floods and over roadworks, and poor road surfaces than camping, so different customer demographic. Also, the prices are better because here in the Philippines and in most SE Asian countries there's the ASEAN free trade agreement which lowers the prices from cars coming from Thailand etc. In fact, the Everest costs the same here as the Pajero Sport.

[@jediguy634]

I really wish Ford would bring this to the USA. Drop the Explorer to 2 rows and slot this in to compete with Jeep. The Timberline trim we got here just doesn't cut it for any kind of off-roading.

[@carsguide]

Yeah but you get things like Maverick and Bronco which us Aussies don't... Thanks Matt

[@jasminel6616]

Can you still move the second row forward to get into the third row of seats if you have 3 baby seats in second row?

[@samboc7559]

Does this vehicle require ad blue? Nobody's talking about it, and I'm not seeing it in specs, but Ford website says it does? Many thanks

[@glennstagg3559]

The second and third row seats look unchanged from the current Everest in terms of dimensions and folding options. How did Ford widen the interior? Was it by deleting the rear air-con unit that previously provided heating and cooling which freed up more space behind the trim? Does the subwoofer still sit behind the boot trim on the LH side? Pity they didn't widen the 2nd row seat as you mentioned about rolling off the edges against the door is a bit of an issue now. And why does the Everest have to get lumped with other lesser ute based wagons for a comparison. Surely this trumps a Prado with spec, driveability and off road capabilities now? Looks similar size to an LC300.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Looks great! Fingers crossed that Detroit takes note of how good Aussie auto engineers are and keep the projects coming! I'm not sure if this (and the Ranger) will be sold in the States but I'd expect there would be pressure to move the development over there.

[@Aussie_Damo]

The ranger is sold in the states but instead of the Everest the U.S get the ford explorer which is bigger and petrol only.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

@@Aussie_Damo I wonder if the Ranger will eat into the F150s sales? They must be a similar size?

[@Aussie_Damo]

@@PaulStewartAviation the f-150 has a 300mm longer bed and is alot longer and wider in the cabin with alot more engine and feature options and they can tow up to 5T where the ranger is limited to 3.5T. The ranger does sell well but the f-150 is the better option for the price but just not here due to the costs of the f-150

[@PaulStewartAviation]

@@Aussie_Damo fair enough. thanks for the extra info

[@alanjm1234]

The new Bronco uses the same platform as the Ranger and Everest, so it seems Ford headquarters is happy enough with what the Aussie designers are doing.

[@Brendan_Lowe]

Hey just wondering if the sport had ambient lighting?

[@nojusticenopeace8717]

The most beautiful SUV I ever seen under $80k

[@motivationmonster]

Any issues with the 10 speed transmission?

[@redbrickize]

Any one could kindly update news about the crankshaft? Although some resources reported the crankshaft being re-designed, like forged shaft rather than casted, making it stronger, the journal is thicker too, so not sure whether this is true or not, as nobody wants premature crankshaft failure.

[@paulvictor9368]

I really like the new Everest. I would buy it over the Prado if I had to buy right now.

[@guanhockkho129]

How is the fuel consumption of each type of everest?

[@rudyreed5369]

Had a 3.2 and a Everest Sport bi turbo as family car. Drove 120km in each. Both were great cars but I think this v6 will be even better- waiting on v6 Diesel Wildtrack this time round for family car-

[@carsguide]

What made you move away from the Everest and into a Ranger? Thanks Matt

[@tranlee5622]

Is the new v6 in ford is gonna be as reliable as the discovery 4 🤔

[@keithwilliams515]

A bit of touring, camping, off-road, you know the stuff where you might get a puncture. All the gear available soon for the new model as there is a "Strategic Collaboration between Ford and ARB" (from the ARB website) including rear modular draw systems and slide kitchens. Looks great, especially if you happen to tow a trailer with a couple of dirt bikes and camp out or are just into touring type fitouts. Then I started to think about the spare tyre, well, really not the spare itself, but how do I get at it - underslung I assume like the last model? Winding mechanism and jack etc, hmmm - under the rear floor like the last model? But if so, I've got a kitchen and full drawers in there and I really don't want to dismantle that to get at the winding mechanism. Jack etc, I can get out beforehand, but please, please tell me the new Everest as part of it's "commonality with the Ranger" has an external winding port for the underslung spare. Surely so, please.

[@mickhofman]

why do you guys never review the entry model ?

[@carsguide]

Because it's not as interesting. :D We will aim to cover Ambiente at a later date in more detail. This was just a launch drive with a bit of time in all four variants, but the focus of this review was the V6 engine, which is what most people will want to know about. For what it's worth, I drove the Ambiente 4x4 and thought it was certainly a good enough thing for most people's wants and needs. It doesn't feel like a base model (apart from the plastic steering wheel), and still gets the bi-turbo and 4WD. You have to note, though, that seven seats costs more in that spec. Thanks Matt

[@douglaslin5469]

I am sure surprised that people say a Prado is better. I had a 150 Prado Kakadu, and it was horrible. Gutless is the main word. Its levelling rear suspension was hopeless too. I bought the Kakadu because the GXL seats were the most uncomfortable seat I had ever sat on. I still have my 1997 petrol V6 3400 Prado, which I bought new. It cost me $55,000 on the road, with a tow bar and alloy bull bar added, and air conditioning (only standard on the Grande) and a couple of other extras. Let's consider the price again - my 1997 90 series GXL V6 petrol Prado on the road, cost me $55,000 in 1997. So today, 80k seems good value to me. We forget that vehicles cost less now (but unfortunately, they have more obsolescence built into them). I had the 90 series raised in the mid 2000's, and put in better coils and shocks which vastly improved its ride and its balance when cornering. But the 90 series has always been lovely to drive - its quiet but not remote from the road. Its a but faster too than a diesel Prado is today. I replaced the Prado 150 series with a Land Rover HSE 2014 in that year ... I have towed a 2.5 tonne A.O.R. brand off road Matrix van all over, and will clock 110k soon. The Land Rover has been outstanding. Its user friendly, you can do things with all the instruments as you drive, and the air suspension makes it awesome, on and off road, and for towing. Its motor is delicious - and is much the same as the this Everest's. Its quiet too - and that is reflected by this road test. Low noise is due to the special ex race tech very high quality iron used in the motor's block. Toyota uses standard quality iron in comparison. My next tow vehicle looked to be a Land Rover Defender - but I am unsure about that vehicle 3 litres diesel, or a LR 300 series. But this Everest is would do the job. Another alternative though would be a Prado with the 300's 3.3 litre diesel V6. And it would need to have good front seats.

[@timhall1625]

Gday, I’m on my second 150 Prado Kakadu now (horizon edition this time) and the wife just ordered an Everest sport for early 2024 delivery. I feel the Toyota reliability is coming into question and that Toyota are actually falling behind rapidly. I don’t think Toyota are the Toyota we all think they are (that of the 90s,00s etc). So ev sport here we come and see what happens. 5 year warranty helps the decision (2020 Kakadu Will almost be up when we change over). But mainly l, you’re dead right - the 150s absolutely gutless.

[@TheXcrazymanxX]

I’ve sat in the new Everest and the seats feel like cheap foam. You sink into them very easily, okay for light children but I’d worry about having constant heavier weight on them. Maybe I’m used to the former seats in my Territory.

[@RockGarden8888]

Shame can’t get this in a 5 seat platinum option with rearward sliding second row seats to allow greater leg room .

[@2010appra]

Could please make comparisons video between next gen ford everest vs 2022 Toyota fortuner

[@carsguide]

Possibly. We'll see what we can get our hands on, but more likely it'll be Prado v Everest. You can check out our existing review with the old Everest, which pounded the Fortuner - and nothing significant has changed in Fortuner since then, so.... you can draw your own conclusions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHLQnqp_oLmUZpY Thanks Matt

[@2010appra]

@@carsguide thank you

[@MeasureOnce]

I have been really interested in this vehicle. However, the more I am seeing it, the less I am liking it. Not sure about the Ford reliability - that will take a year to work out at least. I'll have a drive of it when it's in the dealers. Nice review thanks!

[@carsguide]

Thanks for your thoughts. Reliability is always a tough one - if you want to keep an eye on known issues, you can check out our page www.carsguide.com.au/ford/everest/problems Thanks Matt

[@djizzah]

Yer, wait for the new Fortuner from Toyota instead

[@RocketRod63]

Once you experience the V6 you’ll be hooked. The 4 cylinders are dinosaurs

[@tuan.hoang_]

It's quite sad that the Everest in my country Vietnam is only equipped with the 2.0L bi-turbo for the top trim (Titanium+ 4x4). Heck the 4x2 version only comes equipped with a 2.0L *single* turbo, so disgusting! Really want to see the 3.0 V6 diesel here, unfortunately taxes are crazy and that would be costing almost 100k USD. The top trim Titanium+ is currently priced at an equivalent of 62k USD before on-road costs.

[@Sabumnim666]

The wildtrak v6 is still better value for me, if I had to select the wagon I think the sport v6 as for the competitors none of them can tow enough in that I mean the pay load is too small and because the Everest can tow 3500kg and a decent pay load there is a bigger margin to use. I do not tow more than 3000kg ever but this now leaves me space to move. As an example the MUX cannot really tow 3500kg unless it has 10litres of fuel and my 5 year old grandson is driving.

[@truth959]

I love the look of this ute.

[@radissimo1]

uhm, do you mean Ford Ranger?

[@sturobertson1007]

I just bought one.

[@geenev3]

If it beats the Toyotas off road system (prado&300), I’ll consider one.

[@carsguide]

We might be able to compare it to Prado soon... Stay tuned! Matt

[@MarcoPolo-vb1sw]

Unless towing is a requirement a Prado would still be first choice.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

lower price more off road and utilitarian

[@hotrod7603]

Yes if you are brainless and handicapped then buy prado otherwise no comparison to Everest

[@carsguide]

Why? Is the reputation for reliability the main driving force behind that? Matt

[@stevegordon-hall2732]

You will never change a Toyota fan boy

[@adamhatton7579]

@@stevegordon-hall2732 they haven’t made anything interesting in a while. Probably the 300 but it’s absurdly overpriced.

[@yeejay6396]

Why did I first read the Notification as "Ford Escort 2023" :'(

[@Suroyfamilia]

Not a fan, don’t like the front end or that massive info screen. We went for the Fortuner and very happy with it! Well priced now to compared to Everest and MUX.

[@einfelder8262]

Several reviews so far have pointed to bad fuel economy for the V6, especially off road. The front is pretty ugly for a family vehicle, and the huge flat dash screen is decidedly ugly. Not an Audi interior, that's for sure. I'd go for a low mileage V6 Touareg rather than one of these.

[@nithishjvj8736]

Everest/Endeavour*has 600NM* Prado, Fortuner, Isuzu, Montero *sweating intensifies*

[@w_stanky]

Lol 15.38 already got a light out driving through water.

[@MrDarbro74]

Good pickup

[@stevegreen1209]

ah no .. physics of LED refresh cycles vs camera frame rate ... you will see the same for all LED headlights when filmed

[@JF-di1nr]

There’s nothing wrong with the shifter 😂 literally no problem about getting use to it

[@RocketRod63]

I’m with you….in my test drives I had no problems with it 😬

[@peterjensen5583]

I bought a 2017 Model new, 130,000km - Cooling system died, Emissions filter died , Ad Blue motor died & catalytic converter. Approx $5K so far.

[@patrickmaher4909]

That would be all covered by the 5 year warranty. Have a 2019 Everest that has done 80k kms, zero warranty issues, still drives like new.

[@hoseamaela8786]

Ranger Raptor pricing is more than this😳😳

[@danc1197]

Based on the Ranger. So was the original Explorer. So this should be the new Explorer. Drop the bloated mommy mobile from the line up and put the Explorer badge where it belongs.

[@wanabesailer9599]

I would rather go and buy a 2015 model Land Rover Discovery 4 facelift. Same engine but far better fuel consumption and only 6 speed ZF auto box plus you'll have half the money left in the bank.

[@tranlee5622]

That's my only issue with the new everest. Tempted to book one but disco 4 engine scaring me. Any idea ford imporved the engine? Disco 4 engines were very unreliable in Australia

[@wanabesailer9599]

@@tranlee5622 the LION engine in the Disco 4 is excellent. Reliability comes down to how you drive it and regularly service it. I am thinking of buying one again

[@dearSamuelSamuel1]

Im waiting for the new Prado to land.

[@carsguide]

How long have you got... Matt

[@dearSamuelSamuel1]

@@carsguide Haha, I've got time - currently in a new BT50, my wife however...might have to get something in the meantime for her as she needs more space than her i30 can offer.

[@A861967]

That Big vertical screen … will be blinding and distracting. Looks wise looks like an oversized Forester ☺️

[@carsguide]

Time will tell on the screen. I didn't get a chance to drive it at night, but have driven Ranger at night and found it was actually not that bad. Thanks Matt

[@kabelomutubi9197]

Great car but boy is it expensive

[@maxpower7774]

Wooooo! The new Rangarok 7, the 2.2 ton city runabout for cashed up boomers who use the other 6 seats to store their umbrella, walking sti... I mean hiking pole, flat cap, tweed jacket, daily newspaper, and property portfolio folder.

[@NMONEY56]

I feel like there is absolutely no reason an suv should cost $70k. Even if im rich ima drive a shit box

[@mazdar100]

I’d have too see it in the metal, because it looks average on screen.

[@Galaxyy999]

Tbh the Holden Acadia LTZV is legit cheaper than this and it’s better than the Everest accept the off-roading Everest wins the Everest is very much smaller than a Acadia

[@cameronbell5556]

You know Holden don't exist anymore, right?

[@buzzliteyear11]

The 4x2 Ambiente maybe a competitor but the Acadia is no competitor for the Everest. True you can save money but an SUV vs a 4x4 aren't competing against each other. The Acadia is not on my shopping list, unless I want an SUV but even then it's not on my radar.

[@billybob1511]

@@buzzliteyear11 If buying the Ambiente I hope you like tyre noise in the cabin!

[@steveamericanbed4256]

77k dollars? Id rather go for gmc at4 just 75k dollars

[@carsguide]

Yeah I don't think you're in the same place as us. Matt

[@alexrobinson2100]

Hate platinum stencil

[@farhancsgo_25]

Isuzu MU-X still be roomiest in the class

[@351tgv]

and that means what? jack all s word.

[@whomcares3438]

Yeah not if you actually compare them. The Izuzu is cramped for the driver if your over 186cm. Even worse for the passenger behind. Also it was awful to drive. The supposed new model is still 10 years behind. Even the Ssanyong Rexton was nicer to drive. Ford Everest fits better but I haven’t driven the new one yet. Best of the lot to drive too. Prado not bad, awful engine though. Old Pajero was the best for driver space but it’s gone. Land cruiser okay but I hate the driver position. Haven’t spent much time in the new one but that V6 just felt off. V8 Patrol wins for space and overall drive quality. Oh how I wish someone would bring out a new straight 6 cylinder. Such a nice engine configuration. Remember the old Nissan 4.2 and Toyota 4.5’s? They were crackers!

[@carsguide]

Yeah I think you might be right about MU-X for third-row occupants at least, but the second and first row? Nah, don't think so. Matt

[@cameronbell5556]

The new MU-X already looks 10 years old

[@tranlee5622]

Less space than mux.

[@351tgv]

way to expensive FORD, again Ford Australia has failed to listen to what customers have been begging them to really do, not everyone wants awful turbo diesel. where is the turbo petrol with powerboost? Come on FORD stop wasting our time with that garbage diesel engines.

[@w_stanky]

They cater to the masses. Barely anyone buys petrol 4wd’s in AUS.. The way diesels are going with emissions BS petrols are a better option but yeah, it’s hard to see either getting proper development from here when the power structure is demanding batteries and renewables by force… We’ll be all running around with 2kvA generators in the boot soon the way we are heading.

[@stevegreen1209]

Expensive? Compared to what based on the specification? There's no real world comparison against the Prado right now ... but based purely on gear and dollars its extremely competitive on paper ... real world tests will be the litmus test.

[@351tgv]

@@w_stanky - if FORD offered turbo petrol with POWERBOOST it would sell very well over the turbo diesel engines for two main reasons: Euro 6 compliance and not having to deal with diesel compliance issues which are only going tog et harder and harder from this point on for all automotive markers, Ford Australia have failed to read the future market conditions and instead opted for garbage turbo diesel engines which in lets say 2030 will probably be outlawed, Ford Australia needs to jump right now to what they offer in the North American market instead of sticking there head ion the sand.

[@351tgv]

@@stevegreen1209 - yes its expensive. Why are people saying this is a Landcruiser Prado fighter? it's not, at best it competes against the rest of the UTE based wagons which the Landcruiser Prado here in Australia does not.

[@zambacan]

Whilst petrol is better for short trips and urban use, diesel is popular in 4wds. So if it is selling faster they can make it then they are apparently listening to their customers. Also it does compete with prado because it’s a similarly sized 4wd.

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[@outlandyishrig2557]

Lol cramp grand parents in back seat, fair enough 🤣🤣what all small and withered ??

[@carsguide]

My mum is 4'11" (and shrinking) and my dad is 5'5", so they'd fit fine back there. Matt

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[@mohammadalhdrami1008]

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[@naashuman5503]

Some Australian Bias right there. I am from South Africa 🇿🇦 we build'em here. Much much too expensive! Glad I got my LC300 in March 2022