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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
2024 Ford Everest vs 2024 Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Ford Everest
Volkswagen Polo
2024 Ford
Everest
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Polo
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 680 km
40L
216 to 260 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,240 - $81,115
$29,490 - $40,390
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels better made than rivals
- Sophistication beyond peers
- Relatively spacious
Misses
- Style spec makes more sense
- Missing some handy safety items
- Comparatively pricey
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)
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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.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 1.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 154kW - 184kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 3750 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 10.5 - 11.65 | |
