Reader Comments : (38)
• anytime again
I lived 5 years in Thailand and had an Everest from the first to the last day. 100.000km in the roughest city trafic in the world and 70.000 km upcountry with deep mud, flooded roads and severely slippery tropical forrest tracks. 170.000km all in and not one repair.I would buy one anytime again (except in Singapore where I live now:)
• What?
If you already had 3,does this mean they only last 4 months because it's only been on the market about 1 year????????
• best in beast class
this is my third everest (inline) n i really love it . i maintain it like my wife. each spec i monitored like hell ... from tyre to roof rack
• Tata Safari
From the rear it looks like a Tata Safari.Pitty Ford didn't spend a bit more time on styling,but I could live with the engine and great interior space.Maybe owners can put a picture of a pretty lady on the rear,then nobody will notice the extreme overhang!!!!!
• JEALOUSY MAKES YOU NASTY...
I would just like to add my 5 cents worth to all the Ford Everest Nay-sayers. I myself am a huge VW fan, always have been and always will be, BUT the Everest has rocked my world. My husband acquired his new baby in Jan 2010 and we have had fun, fun, fun and unrivalled fuel economy from the so-called "farm implement". Its rear wheel cover is really no better than horribly expensive Toyota Prado's? The back of the Nissan Fathfinder is defnitely not pretty either, so whats this trivial "cosmetic" babble about. Even I, as a woman know that its whats under the bonnet that counts...much like a good man???
• To Rambo about fuel
New Ford Everest with tcdi engineNew engines for Everest and is supported by the strength of best diesel technology, the Duratorq TDCi engine common rail turbo diesel with a 2.5 litre that has a 16 valve (valve) TDCi quick response. With this engine, New Everest can be claimed through a distance 100 km with 8.8 litters of fuel and the effective distance of 678 km.
• eyes of the beholder
some says its ugly, some says its nice, but really, we have different opinions that no one can contest. but for me, this everest is a beauty.. ;-)
• simply great
The Everest has the comfort and driving, great aircon awesome stereo power plus to cruise up Kennon rd to Baguio City without a problem of passing the slow trucks. I am well pleased.
• A Leap Backwards!
The 2010 Everest looks like a 1990 Ford Explorer, slightly stretched to fit a bakkie chassis and sent to GWM for styling. The rear suspension - leaf springs!Although I am not a Toyota fan, by comparison, this just how good a job they have done with the Fortuner. The Everest replacing the Aussie built Territory? Clearly a leap backwards!
• Consumption
My 2,5L Tdi, 4x4 manual diesel Everest goes at best 7,7 litres/100km, when driving mostly 80km/h-120km/h on country roads. In the the city and when stuck in traffic jams it consumes easily over 12l/100km.
• I Like
Wish I could afford to swop my Merc. C 180 & Twincab Isuzu for one as I live in Port St Johns
• Do Something!
The vast majority of comments raise the issue of its unattractive rear. This is a highly capable vehicle. Ford, kindly listen, subtly redesign the back and sell double your present numbers. I will be at the front of the queue!
• UGLY? WTF?
for the guys who said that "its fu*&^ing ugly".. to hell with you... you dont have cash to buy it in full... pity...
• FUEL ECONOMY
I think this vehicle is great with its looks and price is affordable. Can anybody comment on the fuel consumption of this macho vehicle
• Swing that cat !
Oh yeah baby!!The length provides room for 7 fat ass cats with room to swing one ( toy one pleez) No diddle daddle buttons that you hardly ever use so you more likely to keep ur eyes on the road.Note some R500000plus SUV's 6th & 7th seats - pathetic.That True Blue blood still runs.Ford.You beauty! You make me proud!
• Almost
Saw a metallic blue Everest yesterday.Bull bar added and raised suspension. It looked WOW! Then I walked to the back and BAM, that ugly rear hit me in the face.Pitty
• unappealing for young
I think Ford Everest is marketing for the generation of second world war. My old man likes it, but I don't.
• Cover Off
Looks much better with the spare wheel cover removed.
• Ugly Indeed
Sometimes I wonder why someone in their right senses will design this ugly and expect customers to buy. I thought these guys do market test of the prototype first before going into real production
• Nice but...
I think that the Everest is a very affordable and capable vehicle. The square shape will not be every one's cup of tea but then again some will love it. My problem with it is the lack of a rear diff lock. It appears from reports that the LS didd is good but man o man there will be many instances when a diff lock would be far better. Great to see some genuine competition for the Fortuner though.
• Ouch!
Im not a Ford fan but must admit that the ranger looks phenomenal. However Ford has again dropped the ball with the Everest, Its looks compete with the old Fiat Multipla and take home the ugly award
• He****
Poor Ford couldn't afford a designer so they just used a ruler.Painted black Everest should be a winner with funeral parlours.
• YOU are Ugly
the who said ugly is the real ugly cause maybe,he cant afford
• drive it first!
WOW!!!i just got my new 2010 ford everest. i thinks its one of the best SUV in the market. style, comfort and safety plus the brand itself makes it the best ever. own and drive first so you may know the difference!
• ugly
I would buy one tomorrow if it didn't have that wheel stuck out the back like a big wart on bum
• Kicks ass!
Drove it, drove other SUVs, the ones mentioned here and more. We got the 4x2 limited AT. Quick enough, good response, a bit long but easy to maneuver. Stable, robust and has a good audio system.
• No diff-lock or cruise control?
Generally, Ford now has a fairly good SUV, but why not make it fully cpmpetable with the Fortuner or Pajero Sport?(Oh, and what was the issue about a Ford Ranger's rear axle not being allowed under water? - Complaint in Beeld)If a Ranger can't, then surely the Everest also can't handle water over the rear axle?
• Nie sleg nie, maar...
Ek ry 'n Ford Ranger 3.0 TDCi (die een met die vierkantige neus en ligte) en hy lyk stukke beter as die ronde neus wat die nuwe Ranger en Everest het. Miskien moes Ford nie aan die wenresep gekaring het nie. Die Everest lyk nou weer te verkantig en met die nuwe meer geronde neus lyk hy nog koddiger. En daai spaarwiel....Hy is miskien taai en prakties met die beste diesel enjin op die mark in 'n SUV, maar 'n skoonheids kompetisie sal hy nie wen nie!!!
• Ugly!!!
Hope it goes better than it looks!
• Behind the scenes
There is an awesome behind the scenes of the new Ford Everest TV commercial at www.luma.co.za/blog
• ek sę my China
A 1972 Peugout 404 were more streamline and with better looks, whats next Ford, a Model T remake ?
• GWM
Yo! Rob Go Waste Money & support China's colonisation of Africa. China * Cheap * Labour abuse.
• Strong Looks
Looks tough & ready for the bundu & our crappy roads, beats Fortuner (& others)soft girly looks. True Blue FORD (F..... Ordentlikke Ry Ding!!!)
• Kolskoot!
Dankie Ford, nou het ons iets wat ons lank terug al moes kry. Hy lyk heeltemal skaflik en reg vir enige swaar taak. Die enjin is 'n juweel wat goeie werkverrigting en brandstofverbruik kombineer. Ek wonder net: het hy 'n ritrekenaar? Ek glo ook nie hy sal so maklik rol soos 'n ander eweknie op die mark nie!
• Average
Makes the GWM Hover look even more appealing especially at R212 000. All I can say is that Toyota, Mitsubishi and Ford had better watch out for the release of the new GWM Hover 3. At half the price, similar specs, 4 star N-CAP rating and excellent reliability record in China, it would be a no brainer to spend twice as much for such average 'branded' vehicles.
• So lonnngggg
The spare wheel on the back makes this look like a really long vehicle. Not sure it will fit in my garage. pricing is okay, particularly when compared to the new Pajero Sport. I would howver be concerend at quality, as Ford Rangers usually don't score well on JD Power surveys. I'm not a Toyota fan but think the Fortuner would be a better buy in the long run. Resale value is phenomenal.
• looks like a GWM
Looks like that ugly station wagon GWM sells
• UGLY
Damn the back of this thing is ugly, no match for the Fortuner