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FORD ADVERTORIAL

FORD EVEREST

he Next-Generation Ford Everest leather upholstery, and electric operation for the third-row seats are standard on the Platinum
has lifted the bar from the previous and manual on the Wildtrak. A full house of active safety assistants is standard. Platinum has
Tgeneration – this was very obvious 21-inch alloys with 20-inch alloys on the Wildtrak
from our recent test of the Sport variant. The gigantic 12-inch “tablet” touchscreen is standard on all variants and features “SYNC4”
Bigger and bolder than the previous connectivity and allows for multiple applications at the same time.
version, the smoothness on-road really Platinum and Wildtrak models offer selectable 4L, 4H, 4A and 2H modes, so even though it is
stands out. While the Sport uses an a 4WD, the driver can select it to be only 2WD. There is no default mode. When switched on, the
updated version of the 2.0L bi-turbo diesel vehicle starts in the most recently used mode. If 4A is selected, the vehicle switches automatically
powerplant, the Platinum boasts the all-new as road conditions require.
3.0L V6 diesel. With an output of 184kW and I took the Everest on a short stretch of dirt road. I engaged 4H (4-wheel drive) for this. It took
600Nm, this is a game-changer. a relatively bumpy and corrugated section with ease and extreme comfort. It could handle a road
As smooth as the Sport version was, the like this all day.
larger engine is absolutely sublime. It feels Fuel consumption will be dependent on where and how you drive the Everest. We averaged
unstressed in all conditions, simply cruising 12l/100km for the test period covering about 450km, predominantly urban and freeway driving.
along at all times. The 10-speed automatic I must confess that the silky smooth V6 encouraged more enthusiastic driving, which may have
transmission shifts imperceptibly, and the affected my figures. A short open-road cruise showed just over 10l/100km. This is a figure that I
ability to make multiple downshifts is also think owners can expect overall.
never felt. Strangely, there are no “flappy” The Platinum is currently priced at R1.13 million. Viewed against the R965 000 for the Sport,
paddles. Manual shifts are done via a rocker I would certainly pay the extra for this model.
switch on the side of the gear lever. In summary, the 2nd placing in COTY 2023 and category winner overall of the Adventure SUV
The 3.0L diesel is now available in top of the Year is no surprise and is well deserved. n
Platinum or active Wildtrak spec, adding
far more luxury to the already well-spec’d Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huSX7kZLIWU
Sport model. A large panoramic roof, quilted To find out more, visit https://ford.co.za/showroom/future-vehicle/next-gen-everest.html

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