Last month, Ford revealed that its local Everest range would be broadened from two to eight derivatives, to include the new 2,2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine (worth 118 kW and 385 N.m). And now the automaker has released pricing for its updated range.
Production of the Everest at the Ford’s Silverton plant in Pretoria kicked off last month, which allowed this expansion of the local line-up. The new range starts at R453 900 for the two-wheel drive 2,2-litre Everest in XLS trim, fitted with a manual gearbox (undercutting the Toyota Fortuner 2,4 GD-6 by a mere R100).
Along with the two original high-spec 3,2 XLT and Limited 4×4 models (147 kW/470N.m), localised assembly sees the addition of six derivatives: five new 2,2-litre variants (in XLS or XLT trim), as well as the option of a new 3,2 XLT 4×2 model.
Alloy wheels are standard across the range, with 17-inch rims on the XLS, 18-inch units on the XLT and 20-inch versions on the Limited. All XLT and Limited models also feature the brand’s latest-generation SYNC3 infotainment system, while XLS models make do with SYNC1.
All three specification grades also include rear parking sensors linked to a colour reversing camera (on the 4-inch display for the XLS and the 8-inch touchscreen for XLT and Limited). All models come standard with a four-year/120 000 km warranty and five-year/100 000 km service plan (intervals of 20 000 km).
Check out the full pricing below (for the sake of comparison, the eight-model Fortuner range starts at R438 000 – for the 2,7-litre petrol in auto – and runs through to R660 600).
Pricing:
Ford Everest 2,2 TDCi XLS 6MT 4×2: R453 900
Ford Everest 2,2 TDCi XLS 6AT 4×2: R470 900
Ford Everest 2,2 TDCi XLT 6MT 4×2: R478 900
Ford Everest 2,2 TDCi XLT 6AT 4×2: R495 900
Ford Everest 2,2 TDCi XLS 6MT 4×4: R529 900
Ford Everest 3,2 TDCi XLT 6AT 4×2: R554 900
Ford Everest 3,2 TDCi XLT 6AT 4×4: R634 900
Ford Everest 3,2 TDCi Limited 6AT 4×4: R698 900
