Ford Everest is new seven-seat SUV

Chances are that model name ‘Everest’ means very little to you in the Netherlands. That is not surprising, because Ford has never delivered the Everest in the Netherlands. Ford launched the first generation Everest in 2003 and the concept of the SUV has never really changed. 17 years ago the first Everest was an SUV based on the then current Ranger, the second generation Everest presented in 2015 shared its technology with that pick-up and this completely new model also relies on Ranger technology.

Ford Everest

Anyone who still remembers the new Ranger will undoubtedly recognize the front of that pickup in the new Everest. The two eyes from the front are almost identical, although the Everest has more subtle-looking front bumpers that are not connected to the horizontal element in the grille with a plastic bullbar-like attachment. The new Everest has a more prominent shoulder line than its predecessor and also breaks the design of its rear with the previous model. It has taillights with colorless glazing that are visually tied together. The LED lighting in the part of the unit that is located on the tailgate is strikingly segmented.

Ford Everest

Inside, the Everest does not hide its relationship with the Ranger. The dashboard has been taken over completely unchanged from that pick-up. That means: an 8- or even 12.3-inch vertically oriented infotainment system in the center console and little external fuss. The Everest has three rows of seats and can therefore accommodate up to seven passengers. Ford will deliver the Everest with a 3.0 V6 diesel engine and in the long term also with a 2.3 EcoBoost petrol engine. Finally, Ford also has a 2.0 diesel in the barrel, although it depends on the market where the car is delivered which power sources become available.

Everest will not come to the Netherlands. Would such a robust SUV with ladder chassis have a chance of success in the Netherlands? We are curious about your view on this!