Ford Everest RWD 2017 review | first drive video

Richard Berry road tests and reviews the new Ford Everest rear-wheel drive with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.
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You can now buy a two wheel drive version of Ford's big seven-seat Everest. This is it, and it looks exactly like the four-wheel drive, the only difference being that only these rear wheels are pushing you along.
So what's the point? Surely it's less capable off road? Can it still tow as much as the fourbee. And is it true that it has a bit of a thing for an Aussie accent?
The point is this, most people who buy an SUV aren't really going to go off road - come on be honest. We like being higher up, like we're being carried in one of those stretcher things they used to carry kings around in, we like lording it over others. We also like how practical they are - for getting kids in and out and for storage space.
And not being a four wheel drive will save you money in fuel - what's the point of having another set of wheels turning if you don't need it?
Australians also love a bit of a tow. We tow caravans, boats, trailers - anything that's not nailed down really, we're a nation of towers. So you'll be happy to know that the RWD Everest has the same 3000kg braked towing capacity as the four wheel drive.
Now what you need to know is that the rear wheel drive Everest only comes in the Trend grade - which is the mid-spec one. This also drops the price of the Everest Trend by about five grand.
Oh and the RWD Trend comes with Ford's latest SYNC 3 media system which apart from having a larger screen, better graphics and being faster it can also understand an Australian accent better. Let's test that out: "Call the missus..."
SYNC 3 also comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus sat nav.
The RWD Everest in the Trend grade comes with the same standard features as the four wheel drive trend. There's a reversing camera, auto wipers, dual zone climate control, four 12 V power outlets and two USB ports, 18-inch alloys, trailer sway control, lane keeping assist and lane departure warning, and of course seven seats.
So in converting the Everest from four to rear wheel drive Ford's engineers have taken out 98kilos of weight. And because of this they had to retune the suspension and steering and the result is a better ride, better handling and better steering. I'm taking this through some fast turns now and it handles more like a car.
And that's a big deal for a body-on-frame suv. One of the reasons why the rear wheel drive handles a bit better is because there's less weight hanging out past the front axle now that the hardware to drive the front wheels is gone.
But wait, although the ride and handling is better, let's be super clear - it's better than the four-wheel drive Everest, not better than a car based SUV such as a Territory for example.
Just because this is a RWD Everest doesn't mean you can't leave the bituemen . It has the same 255mm ground clearance as the four wheel drive, the same 800mm of wading depth and it also shares the same 3.2-litre five cylinder turbo diesel engine.
So there you have it - the RWD Everest is definitely not a soft roader but it's not a hardcore off roader either, but for so many Aussies this is perfect.
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[@ronch550]

I just got this car here in the Philippines. The Trend variant here however comes with a 2.2L 4-cyl. motor good for 160ps. No rear camera, no hill descent control, no lane departure warning, no blind spot assist. Present however is hill start assist, trailer sway control, electronic stability control, cruise control, 6 airbags, dual zone climate control, Sync 3, and standard stuff like ABS+EBD, leather, etc. Still pretty loaded for a Goldilocks trim level and spending more for the Titanium package gets you what are practically just fancy toys like a big moonroof and other electronic assists. Hard to justify. Can't be happier with the Trend variant.

[@dyoreid.2444]

kumusta performance? sabi sirain daw, totoo ba?

[@emirates2001]

Nice video very educational for new drivers Thanks

[@rickydhillon7626]

Hey Richard my 4wd is coming next month in September I am so excited , Going to tour the whole country in it.😄

[@Sayntavian]

4:49 I see you Ranger!

[@CptAwilliamse]

I got my 2018 Ford Everest Trend variant here in the Philippines last November 29, 2017. Yes it's already a rear wheel drive version, So light to drive and very economical too, i can reach 17.1 km/l, the cabin is too quiet, suspension is firm but smooth... haven't really tested other features as of the moment but the sync3 is so easy to operate, navigation is very good and i also like the auto rain sensing , auto headlights, auto a/c... I'm happy with my purchase. :D

[@leonilomaglasang9755]

how about reverse parking camera is available or not.

[@perryrosales]

about the handling versus Territory. so are you saying that the Territory's handling is still better?

[@bulaa888]

Does the moonroof leak when it goes through an automatic carwash?

[@02thetracker27]

This beast is under the variant of ford endavour in india 2.2 and 3.2 ltrs variants But nice and strong build giving big headache to toyota fortuner Love it

[@eraserheads78]

Are you gonna test the 2.2L version?

[@ishowspeedyhighlights2817]

my parents is saving up to get this car hope fully we get it

[@gemini0557]

gonna buy it later :)

[@napqueenzzz882]

good

[@soap5393]

Here in the U.S. we got ripped off. The Everest looks much better / more tempting than the current Explorer in the U.S.

[@ronch550]

Soap PPVs (Pickup Platform Vehicle) are much more cost effective for folks who just want a big SUV but aren't gonna climb mountains. They're priced just like mid-range pickups with (usually) diesel engines. They're mostly sold in Australia, Asia Pacific and South Africa. Like pickups they're usually body-on-frame. In my country you can get a mid-range PPV like this one for about 1/3 the price of say, a Toyota Land Cruiser, and that's really why they're so compelling.

[@jetta.josh4]

You guys are so lucky you don't have that disappointing 5th gen Explorer. It's FWD.

[@LucasFernandez-fk8se]

Do we get this in America? I want it

[@adalycean]

Lucas Fernandez mexico has it

[@blinkeverlast718]

i just dnt get it why people buy 4x4? come on man! nobody buys fam. suv and expect them to use it offroad.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Depends where you live, but yes, I do see a lot of them used for mums car. Being a bloke without kids though I have nieces and nephews I think the reason they are popular is because of the extra height and space is much easier for getting kids, shopping in and out the car especially in the case of baby seats and the size really helps in regards to having enough space for prams, baby stuff and shopping also women tend to be shorter than blokes so the higher driving position allows for a better view of the road. All explained in the video.

[@LucasFernandez-fk8se]

Blink Everlast some people use them for that but most people that buy them are soccer moms and shallow people in McMansions who don't want to be the "minivan mom" and so they want to think they are cool in there 40s

[@ronch550]

MaZEEZaM as a dad I just got my first SUV, which is this Everest Trend. When I was single I only really had sedans, but married life changes your priorities. You need more space, more versatility (kids, big luggages, big boxes, no problem), increased ride height means you don't really need to worry about pot holes or steep inclines that could scrape your bumpers or under the car, and presumably more safety because with SUVs becoming more common, getting around in a relatively low-riding sedan can mean decreased safety in the unfortunate event of a collision (knock on wood) and with floods becoming more common everywhere it means you'll have less chance of being stuck somewhere during a storm. Safety becomes paramount when you've got kids with you.