What can you guys say about the Ford Everest? (merged threads)

**RedHorse** · April 3rd, 2003 10:20 AM

as it is called in Thailand,

and as described in Just-Auto:

Ford on Thursday launched the Everest, a new seven-seat family sport utility vehicle, at the 24th Bangkok International Motor Show, the second-largest motor show in the Asia-Pacific region. The new SUV debuts in Thailand and ultimately will be available in more than 50 countries. Powered by either a four-cylinder 2.5-litre turbodiesel or a four-pot 2.6 petrol engine with two- or four-wheel drive and manual or automatic transmission, the Everest has standard anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution, dual front driver and passenger airbags, &#8216;Synchro&#8217; action foldable second row seat for claimed best-in-class access to third row seats, one-hand side-opening rear tailgate, side step bar, foldable third row seat for extra cargo space; and a dual climate control air conditioning system for front and rear passengers developed to cope with tropical climates.

**ephraim** · April 3rd, 2003 10:30 AM

from motioncars.com,

The Everest shares 60 percent of the Ranger's components, Bambenek added, including its 2.5-liter intercooled turbodiesel engine (121 horsepower and 277 Nm of torque) and the exterior styling from the front to the B-pillars.

**OTEP** · April 3rd, 2003 11:04 AM

Hindi ba kapareho iyan ng Mazda Prarie of the 80's? Sabagay, Mazda naman yung Ranger.

A good concept. Kulang lang ng headroom sa likod dahil mataas ang floor.

**RedHorse** · April 3rd, 2003 11:21 AM

Suddenly, a dilobyo of pagpipilian. :evil:

What if, crosswind bigla ding maglabas ng 4x4 :lol:

**ephraim** · April 3rd, 2003 11:24 AM

"The Everest comfortably seats seven adults—no pretensions here of being a comical ten-seater since the industry is expecting a shift to a value-based taxation system soon. These seven seats are special in that they are arranged in a theater-style configuration in which the second-row seats are slightly higher than the front seats and the third-row seats are themselves higher than the middle-row seats. This tiered seating architecture guarantees that all passengers inside the Everest will have excellent visibility of the road ahead."

ok to... :mrgreen:

**bogart** · April 3rd, 2003 12:47 PM

any ideas how much would this cost? :roll:

**mbt** · April 3rd, 2003 03:28 PM

looks a bit ungainly... appears a bit too long with extra-large glass area, not as well-integrated as the revo, crosswind, or adventure, imo.

kung ilalabas kaya ito dito, magkano kaya ibebenta ito?

**Ungas** · April 3rd, 2003 10:44 PM

Hmmm... why do I seem to notice that there is a mix-up of sorts? Is it still considered a pick-up or an AUV?

Toyota released Hilux Sport Rider, then Nissan followed with something called Matrix. Finally Ford introduced Everest, what's next for Mitsubishi? This platform is beginning to create its own category, imo. 8O

**mbt** · April 3rd, 2003 11:25 PM

based naman sa pickups yung mga AUV (except of course, for the 2k2 CR-V) e, so AUV pa rin silang lahat

**Ungas** · April 3rd, 2003 11:43 PM

Technically, yes they do belong to the same AUV roots. But, based on CAMPI, the AUVs are Category I, while Light Commercial Vehicles are on Category II. Where do you think these new genes will fit in?

Commercial Vehicles

Category I Asian Utility Vehicle <3,000kg GVW
Category II Light Commercial Vehicles <3,000kg GVW
Category III Commercial Vehicles 3,000 - 6,000kg GVW
Category IV Trucks and Buses > 6,000kg GVW