The updated 2017 Ford Everest range has been
revealed, bringing new models, added technology and a lower starting
price for the Blue Oval’s Thai-built off-roader.
Starting at AUD 47,990 (all prices excluding on-road
costs) for the new entry-level five-seat Ambiente rear-wheel drive – AUD 7000
lower than last year’s base price – the Everest now comes with Ford’s Sync 3
infotainment system (below) with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard
across the range, featuring an 8.0-inch colour touchscreen with a reversing
camera.
The Ambiente now also gets dual-zone climate
control, a new 10-speaker audio system along with an upgraded driver’s
instrument cluster from higher models with dual 4.2-inch LCD displays. For an
additional AUD 1000, buyers can option seven seats, still some AUD 6000 cheaper than
the previous four-wheel drive Ambiente entry point. There’s also a new
five-seat all-wheel-drive Ambiente, which is listed at AUD 52,990, while the
seven-seat version is AUD 1000 cheaper than before at AUD 53,990.
Prices are down across the Trend and Titanium grades
too, with the mid-spec Trend now getting satellite navigation with the Sync 3
infotainment unit as standard equipment – mapping technology was previously an
option.
The rear-wheel drive Trend kicks off at AUD 53,990, AUD 2000 less than before, while the four-wheel-driven version is also down by AUD 2000 to AUD 58,990. The flagship Titanium is just under AUD 2000 more
affordable at AUD 74,990, though there are no specification changes.
