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

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.

Looks fantastic. Best looking car they have ever released

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Hey just wondering if the sport had ambient lighting?

The most beautiful SUV I ever seen under $80k

I love the look of this ute.

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?

How is the fuel consumption of each type of everest?

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-

Any issues with the 10 speed transmission?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

why do you guys never review the entry model ?

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!

I just bought one.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ranger Raptor pricing is more than this😳😳

Lol 15.38 already got a light out driving through water.

Great car but boy is it expensive

Hate platinum stencil

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

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.

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.

Im waiting for the new Prado to land.

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

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.

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

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

Less space than mux.

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.

Isuzu MU-X still be roomiest in the class

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

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

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

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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.

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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