The 2018 Ford Everest (2018 Ford Endeavour) has
leaked ahead of its expected mid-year launch. Along with a subtle facelift, the
Ford Everest will get new engines, a 10-speed automatic transmission and new
features.
The current Ford Everest is available with two
diesel engines. One is the 2.2L TDCi four-cylinder unit that produces 160 PS and 385 Nm of torque and the other is the 3.2L TDCi five-cylinder
diesel engine that develops 200 PS and 470 Nm of torque. Ford will
offer the facelifted Ford Everest with not two but four diesel engines.
The first-ever Ford Ranger Raptor’s new 2.0L TDCi
Bi-Turbo diesel engine will have the top position in the 2018 Ford Everest’s
engine range. Like in the pickup truck, this twin-turbo diesel engine will
deliver 213 PS and 500 Nm of torque in the SUV based on it.
Below the new range-topping option, the 3.2L TDCi
diesel engine will continue as is. However, the 2.2L TDCi diesel engine’s
maximum power and maximum torque figures will drop below to 150 PS and
375 Nm. Between the 2.2L TDCi and 3.2L TDCi diesel engines, the Blue Oval will
offer a new 2.0L TDCi diesel engine good for 180 PS and 420 Nm of
torque.
In addition to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the
facelifted Ford Everest range will include one more AT option, a new 10-speed
unit. The Ford-designed and Ford-built 10-speed automatic transmission is
expected to come in the 2.0L TDCi Bi-Turbo diesel engine model. It should offer
improved acceleration and responsiveness. Configurations equipped with an
automatic transmission will feature an auto-start-stop system for enhanced
efficiency in the new Ford Everest.
In terms of equipment, the Ford Everest will gain
passive keyless entry and push-button start with the mid-cycle refresh. The
pre-facelift model is available with an audio system, the SYNC infotainment
system and the SYNC 3 infotainment system. Ford will offer the facelifted model
with only an audio system and the SYNC 3 infotainment system depending on the
grade. The three-row SUV will have a slightly sharper front-end but remain
mostly unchanged in design elsewhere.
The 2018 Ford Everest’s international market launch
could take place before June. The 2018 Ford Endeavour may arrive in India a few
months after.