The 2022 Ford Everest is slated to be unveiled later this quarter and it has made a stop in Michigan ahead of its big debut. Based on the redesigned Ranger, the body-on-frame SUV has been given a rugged makeover that closely echoes the pickup. The similarities instantly stand out as both models have a mesh grille with an open bar that flows into C-shaped headlights. Further below, there’s a wide intake and fog lights that echo those found on the truck.
Moving down the sides, we can see streamlined
bodywork and less pronounced wheel arches. The SUV also has a relatively flat
roof and bright trim around the greenhouse. While the rear end is heavily
disguised, last month’s teaser images revealed the Everest will adopt a modern
backside with eye-catching taillights and a more traditional liftgate.
Spy photographers couldn’t get close
enough to snap interior pictures, but the cabin will likely echo that of the
Ranger. As a result, we can expect a digital instrument cluster and a 10.1- or
12-inch SYNC4 infotainment system with a portrait orientation. They’ll likely
be joined by a modern dashboard, minimalist switchgear, and a stubby
“short-throw e-shifter.”
Engine options remain unconfirmed, but the
Ranger will be offered with a variety of different powertrains including a
2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder petrol unit. The pickup truck also offers
three diesel engines, including a turbo and twin-turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder
as well as a 3.0-liter V6. We’ll learn more about the Everest in the coming
weeks, but its stop in Michigan is only temporary as the SUV won’t be sold in
the United States. That’s sure to disappoint some people, but the company is
apparently working on a new crossover for the American market.
