Ford introduces Everest Sport RWD

FORD Australia has announced the addition of a rear-wheel drive (RWD) four-cylinder version of the Everest Sport large SUV as part of its revised ‘2023.5’ model year line-up, priced from $62,790 plus on-road costs.

 

The new variant will maintain a 3500kg braked towing capacity, and is available exclusively with Ford’s 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine and seven-seat interior layout.

 

As well as costing $6800 less than the V6 four-wheel drive Sport variant – Sport trim was previously V6 4WD only – the Everest Sport RWD is $2800 more affordable than an Everest Trend with four-cylinder engine and four-wheel drive.

 

It arrives as standard with black exterior finishes, black 20-inch alloy wheels, Everest bonnet and tailgate badging, a hands-free powered tailgate, leather-accented upholstering with front-seat heating and ventilation, 10-way power adjustment for the driver’s seat with memory, eight-way power adjustment for the front passenger seat, and the availability of Blue Lightning paint.

 

The news comes as Ford makes a range of product and pricing updates to its ‘2023.5’ model year line-up. As part of the update, the Everest Platinum now receives steel underbody protection and a black painted roof, and the availability of 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres as a no-cost option.

 

Further, Everest Sport 4WD and Trend 4WD variants produced from March 2023 onwards will be available with an optional Touring Pack which includes black stand-off roof rails, 360-degree camera technology, zone lighting, and a factory-fitted tow package with integrated trailer brake controller.

 

Ford Australia says current MY22 Everest stock will continue to be offered at the current retail price until such time as production concludes in February 2023. Thereafter, modest price increases of between $300 and $695 will be applied across the range (see below).

 

Option pricing for the MY23.5 Everest range remains unchanged with the exception of the Touring Pack, which jumps $350 to $2300, and an increase of $25 to the cost of premium paint, now $700.

 

“The Everest Sport has proven to be a very popular model since we revealed the next generation Everest range earlier this year,” said Ford Australia president and CEO Andrew Birkic.

 

“With the introduction of the Everest Sport RWD, we are offering our customers more choice, with a very stylish vehicle that can tow the boat and fit the family in safety and comfort.”

 

 

2023 Ford Everest pricing*:

 

 

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.