If you own or regularly drive day by day, then you’ll know that fuel prices right now aren’t exactly affordable. The worst part of this is that it might go on for a while. Well, not unless the several factors causing this will simmer down. So to help you save on fuel costs, Ford Philippines shared with us some tips.
The Ford Ranger FX4 Max
Lightweight is the way to go
For those of you who have kitted out your pickup trucks and SUVs with a bunch of accessories and parts to make them ready for adventures, you might want to temporarily take these off. We’re talking about aftermarket lights, roof racks, and oftentimes beefy spare tire, etc.
That’s because these add on more weight. More weight equals more work for your engine. And that of course may result in more consumer fuel.
Sensible driving
It goes without saying that putting the pedal to the also means inefficient use of precious diesel. To this end, Ford advises SUV and truck owners to stick to the local speed limit, and accelerate in a gentle, more controlled manner.
The Ford Everest
Tires matter
Make sure that your tires are inflated to manufacturer spec. If they’re underinflated, this increases rolling resistance, which means more fuel consumption. Then again, overinflating will cause you to have less grip and increased tire wear.
Lay-off the AC
Being as hot as it is right now, many will feel the need to use their vehicle’s air-conditioning system. Do consider though that according to Ford, running the air-conditioning system on your truck/SUV can increase fuel consumption by 25 percent.
Keeping the interior cool is necessary, but saving fuel is equally important nowadays
To this end, Ford suggests that you might want to lower your windows and turn off the air-conditioning system while driving at low speeds. This helps let out the hot air inside the vehicle, and so the air-conditioner won’t work so hard in keeping you cool.
On the flipside though, do leave your windows up while traveling at highway speeds. Opening the windows while going fast after all, can negatively affect your vehicle’s aerodynamics. In short, open windows means more drag, and more drag means more fuel costs on your part.
A fuel-efficient ride
Ford claims that the Everest-midsize SUV as well as the Ranger are fuel-efficient for turbodiesel models. But despite that, these do not compromise on performance at all. Even the bi-turbo diesel engine available to both the Everest and the Ranger is noted to be relatively thrifty on diesel.
Ford's bi-turbo diesel engine available for the Everest and Ranger
For the Everest, it currently has a price ranging from Php 1,738,000 to Php 2,299,000. The Ford Ranger meanwhile, has a price range of Php 1,155,000 to Php 1,758,000. For more information on these two Ford models, do visit our Car Guide.
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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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