8.2
2024 Ford Everest Platinum 4WD review
The top-spec Everest is as good as gold... Platinum even. It blurs the lines between off-road 4WDs and SUVs with its class, though it's pricey.
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James Wong
2023 Ford Everest vs 2024 Audi SQ7 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
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Based on the Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 680 km
85L
1029 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$164,869 - $175,900
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's the Everest with all the fruit
- Effortless V6 diesel performance
- Comfy, refined highway tourer
Misses
- Platinum is pretty pricey
- A touch firm on 21-inch alloys
- Not super efficient for a diesel
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$675)
- Tow Pack (+$1,700)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,550)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,850)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Heated Front & Rear Outer Seats (+$900)
Colours Available
The 2023 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI-TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 154kW - 184kW | 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 3750 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 10.1 | |
