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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 Suzuki Jimny Comparison
Ford Everest
Suzuki Jimny
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2024 Ford
Everest
vs
2024 Suzuki
Jimny
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 680 km
40L
256 to 276 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,240 - $81,115
$28,490 - $37,490
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
- Tiny dimensions make it fun to drive in town
- Impressively capable off-road
- Remains totally unique
Misses
- Expensive to service for a basic engine
- Four-speed auto and atmo engine lack punch
- Reversing camera reveals aftermarket origins
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 (+$700)
- Touring Pack (+$2,500)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
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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.
Suzuki offers seven colour options for the 2024 Jimny including:
- Kinetic Yellow and Bluish Black Pearl
- Brisk Blue Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Jungle Greem
- Medium Gray
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Superior White
The Jimny XL is available in the following colours:
- Arctic White Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Granite Grey Metallic
- Sizzling Red Metallic
- Jungle Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 1462 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 154kW - 184kW | 75kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 3750 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 10 | |
