Ford Philippines recently announced that it will be discontinuing the EcoSport, Expedition, and Transit models for the local market. While this might sound like disappointing news, the company made up for it by confirming the arrival of the next-generation Ranger and Everest this year.
Ford Philippines already lists the two models as coming soon on its official website
This information was shared in a brief media advisory shared by the Blue Oval brand on April 1. The date notwithstanding, we highly doubt that this is the automaker’s idea of an April Fool’s Day joke.
Ford Philippines has already marked the two vehicles as coming soon on its official website. The latest iterations of both the Ranger and its Everest derivative have been highly anticipated by Ford customers and fans, and now we’re a step closer to seeing them in the metal following their respective world premieres.
The fourth-generation Ranger midsize pickup was launched in November 2021, developed by Ford Australia with extensive input from Ford’s Asian, American, African, and European subsidiaries. As it rides on an evolved version of its T6 platform dubbed the T6.2, the new Ranger is not completely reengineered, but Ford says most of its parts are not interchangeable with the outgoing model.
The 2022 Ford Ranger uses an upgraded version of the T6 platform
It is now visually comparable to the larger F-150, especially on the new fascia with the C-clamp daytime running lights surrounding the LED headlamps. Owing to chassis upgrades, the new Ranger now features a wider cargo bed that fits a standard-sized pallet, apart from accommodating an all-new suspension system for improved handling.
Interior updates include a redesigned dashboard, additional storage spaces, a fully digital instrument panel, wireless charging, and a 12.1-inch touchscreen head unit. Specific functions are enabled remotely on smartphone via the FordPass App, although we’re not sure if that feature will be offered here.
A large 12.1-inch touchscreen is available
The new Ranger now comes with a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine, predicted to generate 250 horsepower and 597 Nm of torque. For those who are more conscious of fuel efficiency, the standard single- and bi-turbo inline-4 diesel power units will continue to be offered as well. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and 10-speed automatic.
Meanwhile, the upcoming Everest shares many of the Ranger’s attributes in two-box form. Like its pickup sibling, the midsize SUV sports a track widened by 50mm, complemented by tweaked damper settings that enhance ride quality both on and off the road.
The new Everest adopts a more angular design
It sports a similar fascia with the signature exterior lighting, with a blockier-looking rear end that enhances the vehicle’s muscular appearance. Ford claims that the interior was redesigned to serve as a sanctuary, featuring improved noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) insulation.
The cleaner-looking dashboard plays host to a 12-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch multimedia display. Up to nine airbags are now standard, with driver-assist features such as a 360-degree camera array, automated emergency braking, and a new Parking Assist 2.0 feature.
Ford designed the new Everest's cabin to serve as a sanctuary
As the Philippine-release Everest will likely be offered exclusively in diesel trim, expect it to have the same powertrain selection as that on the Ranger, right down to the four-wheel drivetrain with 2-speed transfer case.
Of note, Ford PH has yet to announce the exact date as to when it will be launching the all-new Ranger and Everest. Are you hyped up for the arrival of these two new Ford models in our market?
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Know more about Ford Everest 2024
The Ford Everest 2024 is a ladder-frame, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive, midsize, seven-seater SUV. In the Philippine market, this model has four different variants. The Trend 4x2 AT, Sport 4x2 AT, Limited 4x2 AT, Wildtrak 4x2 AT, Titanium+ 4x2 AT, and the Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT. Locally, its price ranges from Php 1,829,000 to Php 2,640,000.
Size-wise, the 2024 Everest is 4,904mm long, 2,201 mm wide, and 1,884mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,900mm and a ground clearance of 223mm.
Powering the all-new Everest are two engines. For the Titanium+ 4x4, it uses a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine four-banger capable of outputting 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The rest meanwhile uses a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can dish out 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. Only the top-spec trim gets a 10-speed automatic gearbox paired with a 4x4 drivetrain. The rest then gets a 4x2 drivetrain and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Locally, the 2024 Ford Everest Philippines competes against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Terra, Isuzu mu-X, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, among others.
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Ford Everest Launch
The all-new 2024 Everest was launched in the Philippine market in July 2022. It has a total of four different trims.
Of note, this is third-generation Everest and it is still based on the Ford Ranger. It also shares a platform with the Volkswagen Amarok MK2. The model's 2nd-generation version was introduced initially back in 2015, and the 1st-generation model debuted back in 2003.
Ford Everest Exterior
On the outside, the all-new Everest is equipped with LED lighting all around. All trims also come with auto on/off headlamps with a follow-me-home function, front fog lamps, splash guards, and daytime running lights. All variants also feature power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors.
Depending on the trim, this Ford model also gets puddle lamps, a panoramic moonroof, roof rails, and a power liftgate, among others.
Ford Everest Interior
Inside, the 2024 Everest can seat up to seven. Its occupants are kept comfortable with a combination of leather and synthetic leather seats, as well as a dual-zone automatic climate control system except for the Trend which gets a single-zone manual air-conditioner.
The top-spec trim also gets power-folding third-row seats. Some variants also get ambient lighting. All however, are provided with a 230-volt inverter, a 12-volt power outlet, an electro-chromatic rearview mirror, a 60:40 split-folding second row, power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, smart keyless entry, a push-to-start button.
Technology & Safety Features
For entertainment, the Everest 2024 either gets a 12-inch touchscreen or a 10-inch touchscreen. Both come with the Ford Sync 4 software, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both are also linked to an eight-piece speaker system.
For the driver, the top-spec Titanium+ provides a 12-inch digital gauge cluster, while the rest comes with a smaller eight-inch digital gauge cluster.
All trims also come with cruise control, though only the top-spec Titanium+ comes with adaptive cruise control. Moreover, only the top-spec variant gets a pre-collision alert system, autonomous emergency braking, evasive steer assist, hill-descent control, lane keep assist, lane centering, a 360-degree camera, and a tire pressure monitor.
All variants do come with ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors, hill launch assist, and rollover mitigation. All variants except the entry-level Trend are kitted with front parking sensors.
Platform & Chassis
The new 2024 Ford Everest Philippines uses the Ford T6 platform which it currently shares with the all-new Ford Ranger and the Volkswagen Amarok.
For suspensions, the rear gets a live rear axle with Watt's linkage. The front in turn is an independent-type suspension. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels.
Engine & Drivetrain
The 2024 Ford Everest has two engine options. For the top-spec variant, it uses a 2.0-liter biturbo diesel that can make up to 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
The rest of the variants then get a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can produce 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque.
Only the top-spec model uses a 10-speed automatic gearbox and a 4x4 drivetrain. For that matter, it is the only trim that gets an electronic locking rear differential. The other Everest variants then come with a six-speed automatic tranny, and a 4x2 drivetrain.
Ford Everest 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Trend 4x2 AT | ₱1,829,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Sport 4x2 AT | ₱2,139,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Sport 4x2 AT (Snowflake White Pearl) | ₱2,154,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Titanium+ 4x2 AT | ₱2,259,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Titanium+ 4x2 AT (Snowflake White Pearl) | ₱2,274,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT | ₱2,555,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT (Snowflake White Pearl) | ₱2,570,000 |
Ford Everest FAQs
1. What is the towing capacity of the Ford Everest 2024?
The towing capacity is 3500kg.
2. In terms of safety features, how many airbags does the Ford Everest 2024 have?
Like the Ranger, the Ford Everest 2024 has the same number of airbags - 9 airbags.
3. How much does the Ford Everest 2024 cost?
The price of Ford Everest in the Philippines ranges from P1,829,000 to P2,640,000, depending on the variants.
4. How big will the Ford Everest 2024 measure?
The dimensions of the Ford Everest 2024 will be 4,904 mm in length, 2,201 mm in width, and 1,884 mm in height, besides a 2,900mm wheelbase.
5. What type of drive is the Ford Everest 2024?
Except for the Ford Everest 2.0L Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT, which will have four-wheel drive, and the rest will have rear-wheel drive.
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