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 Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Ford Everest
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Isuzu MU-X
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2023 Ford
Everest
vs
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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How they stack...
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
7.8
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Based on the Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-U (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 680 km
80L
592 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$47,400 - $69,400
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Proven off-road capability
- Fuel-efficient
- Space for seven adults
Misses
- Lethargic engine
- Towing capacity down on rivals
- Slow infotainment system
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)
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
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.
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI-TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 154kW - 184kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 3750 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 16.3 | |
