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
Ford Everest vs Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Ford Everest
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Porsche Cayenne
2024 Ford
Everest
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2024 Porsche
Cayenne
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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
8.5
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Based on the Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 680 km
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$54,240 - $81,115
$121,300 - $364,700
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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
- Touring Pack (+$2,500)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 154kW - 184kW | 224kW - 485kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 3750 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 320Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1340 - 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 9.7 - 11.2 | |
