Claimed segment-first driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping aid, active park assist for hands-free reverse parallel parking, and curve control, which detects if the vehicle is entering a corner too quickly and applies braking force and reduces engine torque to safely slow the vehicle.
They are joined by forward alert with auto braking, a blind spot information system, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, roll stability control, trailer sway control, auto high beam, front and rear cameras and sensors for parking guidance, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and seven airbags (dual front, side, curtains, and driver’s knee).
Other Ford-specific safety technologies include emergency assistance – part of Everest’s SYNC 2 infotainment system that automatically relays the vehicle’s GPS coordinates and connects the driver to emergency service responders in the event of a serious accident – and the MyKey system, which allows parents to program the key of young drivers to limit the vehicle’s top speed and audio volume, block incoming calls on paired phones and encourage seatbelt use through persistent warning alerts.
Ford says the Everest will also deliver “unmatched capability and versatility” in its class both on and off road, following an extensive testing program conducted in Australia and abroad.
While Everest retains the Ranger’s body-on-frame construction and front suspension layout, the SUV gets a more sophisticated and car-like solid rear axle with coil springs and a Watts linkage in place of the ute’s leaf spring setup, as Ford targets a more refined and comfortable ride on the road.
The Ford Everest will offer one of the broadest drivetrain ranges in its class, with three turbocharged engines, two transmissions and rear- and four-wheel-drive available from launch.
The new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine will make its Asia Pacific debut in the Everest. Ford claims the EcoBoost engine delivers more power than a conventional 3.5-litre V6 and is also predicting class-leading fuel economy.
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