{"id":3123,"date":"2025-12-12T14:42:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T03:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=3123"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T02:38:17","slug":"large-suv-4wd-review-2025-ford-everest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/large-suv-4wd-review-2025-ford-everest\/","title":{"rendered":"Large SUV 4WD Review: 2026 Ford Everest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-everest\"><b>Ford Everest<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a large 4&#215;4 wagon with a go-anywhere attitude. Developed in Australia and tested extensively on local roads and off-road, it feels at home in the Aussie bush and as capable in the Aussie cityscape as one of these big and heavy SUVs can expect to be. There are five models, two diesel engine choices, the universal fitment of a sophisticated 4&#215;4 system for off-roading and a competitive 3500kg braked towing capacity. If family touring is your thing, then the Everest should be on your consideration list.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #eaeaea; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px;\">\n<h3><strong>In Short:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent on-road comfort, locally tuned dynamics and a standout V6 diesel make it one of the best large 4&#215;4 SUVs for touring and towing.<\/li>\n<li>Strong tech and safety features across the range, with cohesive controls and well-calibrated driver assists.<\/li>\n<li>Interior quality is good, but cabin space, especially in rows two and three, is less efficient than rivals.<\/li>\n<li>Not as capable as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-landcruiser_prado\">Toyota Prado<\/a> in extreme off-road terrain, and the gear selector and urban drivability are minor drawbacks.<\/li>\n<li>Best suited to families who tour or travel; less ideal as a daily city vehicle due to size, weight and fuel use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Ford Everest Car Rating:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe 2025 Ford Everest scores a solid <strong>8\/10<\/strong>, making it the best V6-powered adventure SUV currently available in Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h3>Pros:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local engineering and development makes it a great drive for Australian conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V6 diesel is the best performer in the segment, excellent for towing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cohesive controls and well-tuned driver assistants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Cons:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interior space utilisation could be more efficient<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toyota Prado is a better pure off-roader<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annoying gear selector<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<h3>Price and Equipment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are five Everest nameplates \u2013 Ambiente, Trend, Sport, Tremor and flagship Platinum. Pricing starts at $59,490 and stretches to $82,990 plus on-road costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key rivals for the Everest are the more expensive Toyota Prado and the cheaper Isuzu MU-X, while the GWM Tank 500 also provides it some Chinese competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Everests are 4x4s with serious off-road capability and 3500kg braked towing capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ford announced it was discontinuing the 2.0-litre four-cylinder biturbo engine in early 2026 and replacing it with a single turbo version of the same engine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details are still to be announced, but it will have a lot less than the 154kW\/500Nm on offer from the twin-turbo version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, it\u2019s the 184kW\/600Nm 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel that is the standout, offered across <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-everest\/ford-everest-3-0-turbo-sport-7-seat-4wd-auto-2026\">Sport<\/a><\/strong>, Tremor and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-ranger\/ford-ranger-3-0-turbo-platinum-double-cab-4x4-2027\"><strong>Platinum<\/strong><\/a> variants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All variants come with alloy wheels starting at 17-inches for the Ambiente and climbing all the way to 21 inches for the Platinum. Headlights are LED with the Platinum adding matrix, auto levelling and bending. Roof rails and side steps are standard for all, while only the Ambiente misses out on a powered vertically-opening tailgate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Everest come standard with seven-seats except for the Ambiente where the third row is optional. It also gets cloth seats, while leather accents apply to the majority of seats in most other models. All bar Ambiente gain a powered driver\u2019s seat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual-zone climate control is standard across the range, as is a digital infotainment touchscreen and instrument panel. Only the Ambiente misses out on the larger 10.1-inch version of the latter and only the Platinum gains the larger 12-inch version of the former. Platinum\u2019s also the only Everest that trades up from eight- to 12-speaker audio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AM\/FM and digital radio and satellite-navigation are all standard across the range along with wireless smartphone charging and the FordPass smartphone app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"sm:mx-10 md:mx-0 w-full bg-royalBlue rounded-xl text-white p-6 sm:p-8 shadow-lg text-center\">\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mb-2\">Drive Away in a Ford Everest<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">We handle the searching, comparing, and negotiating, so you don\u2019t have to. Get a great deal on your next Ford Everest without the hassle.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-block bg-green-500 hover:bg-green-700 text-white font-bold py-4 px-8 rounded-full\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-everest\">Get Your Everest Deal<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Warranty and Servicing<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ford Everest comes with a five-year\/unlimited km warranty, is serviced every 12 months\/15,000km and is covered by a capped price servicing schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The servicing schedule tops its prime rival, the Prado, which has 12 months\/10,000km service intervals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everest also comes with roadside assistance up to seven years if you keep servicing at a Ford dealer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Safety Ratings and Equipment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ford Everest comes with a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on superseded 2022 protocols. That doesn\u2019t make it unsafe, it just means marginally tougher tests are now in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control are the cornerstones of driver assistance. Lane keeping, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic braking and speed monitoring are all part of the package and all are well-tuned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do find the lane keeping a bit intrusive it\u2019s easy to switch off via a button on the steering wheel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are nine airbags including curtains that stretch to row three. The Everest has five child seat top tethers across row two and row three plus two ISOFIX mounts in row two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are standard, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-ranger\/ford-ranger-3-0-turbo-platinum-double-cab-4x4-2026\"><b>The Platinum<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> upgrades to a 360-degree camera. The key omission is any form of automated parking assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Space, Comfort and Quality<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ford Everest is a large SUV, measuring up at 4914mm long, 1923mm wide and 1876mm tall, bar the off-road focussed Tremor which is 1954mm wide and 1904mm tall. Everest also comes with a long 2900mm wheelbase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet for all that, it\u2019s not the most generous vehicle when it comes to interior space. No matter how the sliding second-row bench or dual rear seats were set up during our testing it was hard to get entirely comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taller occupants of row two squeezed the kids in row three. Give the kids a bit more space and it was feasible to run out of legroom in row two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easy solution is only have shorter people as passengers or don\u2019t use row three at all!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boot space with row three in-place is for the bare essentials at 259 litres, expanding to 898 litres and 1823 litres as the seats are folded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up-front the Everest offers large and comfortable seating and permanent and physical buttons for audio and air-con that negate drilling into the touchscreen. When you do need to access the touchscreen it\u2019s straight-forward to navigate with handy permanent shortcuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no shortage of cabin storage, with plenty of bins, boxes and holes to fit stuff in. There are also air-con vents and USB ports front and rear, barring Ambiente which somewhat predictably misses out on the latter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Everest is built in Thailand and the examples we\u2019ve tested have displayed no quality issues despite some quite severe rough road testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-3141 .fg-image { width: 400px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-carousel foogallery-lightbox-none fg-carousel-hide-pagination fg-carousel-hide-progress-bar fg-carousel fg-ready fg-light fg-loading-default\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-3141\" 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fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a data-attachment-id=\"3148\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/12\/8\/149168660.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22400%22%20height%3D%22250%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20250%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a data-attachment-id=\"3149\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/12\/9\/333515314.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22400%22%20height%3D%22250%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20250%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fg-carousel-bottom\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fg-carousel-progress\"><\/div>\n\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"fg-carousel-next\"><\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Powertrain and Dynamics<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll get a little bit techy for a second. The Everest is based on a ladder frame platform called T6 which it shares with the Ranger ute (although the Everest SUV trades in the ute\u2019s leaf rear springs for coils).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both vehicles have been developed in Australia by Ford and have been tested here extensively. It really shows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A V6 Everest on suitably grippy and pillowy tyres is a terrific vehicle to drive in the rugged conditions you\u2019ll find in country and outback Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re talking those rutted red gravel roads that stretch to the horizon. Or those bumpy bitumen highways with their broken edges and potholes. It is just so good in those conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has the handling, steering, ride, quietness and sumptuous, smooth engine response to place it above any of its rivals completing this task. The biggest issue may be its 80-litre fuel tank, which means stopping more often than you may like. A 140 litre tank is an accessory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019d also put a proviso on the Platinum because its 21-inch low profile rubber adds a harsh edge to the ride. The 17- and 18-inch options make a lot more sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off the road and start doing some serious off-roading and you\u2019ll find the Everest copes rather than truly excels. The Toyota Prado is better at the truly rugged stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2.0-litre version of the Everest doesn\u2019t impress as much because it doesn\u2019t quite have the same guts as the V6. We are talking vehicles in excess of 2300kg here. But it matches its fellow four cylinders such as the Prado and MU-X.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official fuel economy claims for both Everest engines are optimistic if you go off-road, tow or drive around town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of which, none of these big SUVs are optimal for urban driving, but the Everest is one of the most cohesive. The 10-speed automatic transmission, with so many early gears stacked together, is noticeable in the cut and thrust of urban traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not annoying, but the funny little gear shifter is. It offers manual changes via buttons on the side, like a big US pick-up truck. Just smells of cheap!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2025 Ford Everest Verdict<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main problems with the Everest is too many people use it as everyday urban transport. Really, it\u2019s too big, too heavy and too thirsty to star in this role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But in its natural habitat where there\u2019s a bit of room to move this is a great vehicle. In V6 form, the Everest is right now the best vehicle of this type on offer in Australia today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rating: 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"sm:mx-10 md:mx-0 w-full bg-royalBlue rounded-xl text-white p-6 sm:p-8 shadow-lg text-center\">\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mb-2\">Your Next Adventure-Ready 4&#215;4 SUV<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">Tap into our network of over 2,700 dealerships and secure the perfect Ford Everest for touring, towing and family adventures with Motor Scout.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inline-block bg-green-500 hover:bg-green-700 text-white font-bold py-4 px-8 rounded-full\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/\">Get FREE Quote Now<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2025 Ford Everest Specifications<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model variants: Ambiente, Trend, Sport, Tremor, Platinum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: Ambiente &#8211; $59,490, Trend &#8211; $67,290, Sport \u2013 $75,990, Tremor &#8211; $78,440, Platinum &#8211; $82,990.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine\/drivetrain options: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel; 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power\/torque: 2.0 outputs TBC; 184kW\/600Nm 3.0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel consumption: 2.0 fuel use TBC; 8.5L\/100km 3.0; 9.5L\/100km Tremor 3.0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Main Rivals<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ford Everest competes in Australia\u2019s large, body-on-frame 4&#215;4 SUV segment, where capability, towing strength and family practicality matter most. Its key rivals include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-landcruiser_prado\"><strong>Toyota Prado<\/strong><\/a>: Similar body-on-frame 4&#215;4 design, strong off-road reputation, and a popular choice for touring families.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/isuzu-mu-x\"><strong>Isuzu MU-X<\/strong><\/a>: More affordable alternative with solid reliability, towing ability and seven-seat practicality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/gwm-tank_500\">GWM Tank 500<\/a><\/strong>: Newer Chinese competitor offering strong value, modern features and growing appeal in the large 4&#215;4 SUV segment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ford Everest is a large 4&#215;4 wagon with a go-anywhere attitude. Developed in Australia and tested extensively on local roads and off-road, it feels at home in the Aussie bush and as capable in the Aussie cityscape as one of these big and heavy SUVs can expect to be. 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