Driving Ford’s large Everest SUV – four trim models in the range, the Ambient
and Trend with 2.0-litre twin turbo four-cylinder diesel, the Sport and Platinum,
with 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6 - prices spanning $53,000 to $77,000. I drove the top-
line 3.0-litre 10-speed automatic Everest Platinum seven-seat 4WD, more than an
SUV, in Ford’s words “tough on the outside, a sanctuary on the inside and ready
for anything ahead of you with uncompromising capability, safety and comfort.”
And that’s not an overstatement, this is one impressive hard-nosed SUV. A great
interior, roomy in the first two rows with top quality leather seats, the third row
best sized for kids. The dash and centre infotainment touch screen, mounted
portrait style, first class, designed by car people and not computer tech heads, its
practical and partners with a great digital instrument display, both with great
graphics. Highly equipped with Five Star ANCAP safety with all the latest drive
assist technology, 21-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare, a power tailgate,
panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker Bang and Oliffson sound system and part time
4WD the Ford Everest Platinum wants for little - Well priced too with a 5-year
unlimited kilometre warranty, service intervals 12 months or 15,000k’s. Drive
details next. I’m David Berthon

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