The Ford Everest 2023 is a ladder-frame, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive, midsize, seven-seater SUV. In the Philippine market, this model has five different variants. The Trend 4x2 AT, Limited 4x2 AT, Sport 4x2 AT, Titanium+ 4x2 AT, and the Titanium+ 4x4 AT. Locally, its price ranges from Php 1,799,000 to Php 2,495,000.
Size-wise, the 2023 Everest is 4,904mm long, 2,201mmwide, and 1,884mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,900mm, and a ground clearance of 223mm.
Powering the all-new Everest are two engines. For the Titanium+ 4x4, it uses a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine four-banger capable of outputting 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The rest meanwhile uses a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can dish out 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. Only the top-spec trim gets a 10-speed automatic gearbox paired with a 4x4 drivetrain. The rest then gets a 4x2 drivetrain and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Locally, the 2023 Ford Everest Philippines competes against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Terra, Isuzu mu-X, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, among others.
Ford Everest Exterior
On the outside, the all-new Everest is equipped with LED lighting all around. All trims also come with auto on/off headlamps with a follow-me-home function, front fog lamps, splash guards, and daytime running lights. All variant also feature power-folding and power adjustable side mirrors.
Depending on the trim, this Ford model also gets puddle lamps, a panoramic moonroof, roof rails, a power liftgate, among others.
Ford Everest Launch
The all-new 2023 Everest was launched in the Philippine market in July 2022. It has a total of five different trims.
Of note, this is third-generation Everest and it is still based on the Ford Ranger. It also shares a platform with the Volkswagen Amarok MK2. The model's 2nd-generation version was introduced initially back in 2015, and the 1st-generation model debuted back in 2003.
Ford Everest Interior
Inside, the 2023 Everest Philippines can seat up to seven. Its occupants are kept comfortable with a combination of leather and synthetic leather seats, as well as a dual-zone automatic climate control system except for the Trend which gets a single-zone manual air-conditioner.
The top-spec trim also gets power-folding third-row seats. Some variants also get ambient lighting. All however, are provided with a 230-volt inverter, a 12-volt power outlet, an electrochromatic rear view mirror, 60:40 split folding second row, power adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, smart keyless entry, and a push-to-start button.
Ford Everest 2023 Technology & Safety Features
For entertainment, the Everest 2023 either gets a 12-inch touchscreen or a 10-inch touchscreen. Both come with the Ford Sync 4 software, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both are also linked to an eight-piece speaker system.
For the driver, the top-spec Titanium+ provides a 12-inch digital gauge cluster, while the rest comes with a smaller eight-inch digital gauge cluster.
All trims also come with cruise control, though only the top-spec Titanium+ comes with adaptive cruise control. Moreover, only the top-spec variant gets a pre-collision alert system, autonomous emergency braking, evasive steer assist, hill-descent control, lane keep assist, lane centering, a 360-degree camera, and a tire pressure monitor.
All variants do come with ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors, hill launch assist and roll over mitigation. All variants except the entry-level Trend are kitted with front parking sensors.
Platform & Chassis
The new 2023 Ford Everest Philippines uses the Ford T6 platform which it currently shares with the all-new 2023 Ford Ranger, and the Volkswagen Amarok.
For suspensions, the rear gets a live rear axle with Watt's linkage. The front in-turn is an independent-type suspension. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels.
Engine & Drivetrain
The 2023 Ford Everest gets two engine options. For the top-spec variant, it uses a 2.0-liter biturbo diesel that can make up to 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
The rest of the variants then get a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can produce 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque.
Only the top-spec model uses a 10-speed automatic gearbox and a 4x4 drivetrain. For that matter, it is the only trim that gets an electronic locking rear differential. The other Everest variants then come with a six-speed automatic tranny, and a 4x2 drivetrain.
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