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
2024 Ford Everest vs 2023 Mazda CX-8 Comparison
Ford Everest
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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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Based on the Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 680 km
72L - 82L
432 to 664 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,240 - $81,115
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
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
- Tow Pack (+$1,700)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2024 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 | ||
| TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2992 | 2191 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.2L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 154kW - 184kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 3750 | 4500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 252Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 13 - 14.4 | |
