The Ford Everest is not only a popular choice in the 7-seater Adventure SUV segment but it’s also hugely capable offroad. For those buyers looking for a bit more visual punch from the Everest, Ford South Africa now welcomes the Everest Sport to market.
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Apart from wearing Sport decals to differentiate it from the Everest pack, the Everest Sport also wears a black mesh grille with a black surround. Also note the ‘Everest’ lettering seen on the nose of the bonnet as well as the black 20-inch alloy wheels and black roof rails.Customers can choose between a range of body colours including Frozen White, Diffused Silver, Moondust Silver, Agate Black, Sea Grey and Copper Red.
Inside, the Ford Everest Sport gets sporty leather seats with blue stitching and the dashboard gets a soft-touch leather treatment. Features-wise, the new Ford Everest Sport hasLED headlamps and daytime running lights, cruise control and front and rear park sensors with a rear-view camera. It also has the excellent SYNC3 infotainment system complete with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Trails for Africa 4×4 trails.
In terms of engine choice, The Everest Sport is powered by Ford’s 2.0-litre single-turbocharged diesel engine offering 132 kW and 420 Nm of torque and comes mated with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Everest Sport can be had in both 4×2 and 4×4 guise. An electronic locking rear differential is fitted as standard. The 4×4 models benefit from the Terrain Management System which has offroad modes like snow, mud, rocks. For additional peace of mindElectronic Stability Programme with traction control, Trailer Sway Control, Hill Launch Assist and Roll Over Mitigation is fitted, withHill Descent Control helpingwith those tricky drops.
All Everest models come standard with Ford Protect, comprising a four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty, three-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. A six-year/90 000km service plan is included, with 15 000km service intervals.
Everest Sport 2.0 SiT XLT Sport 10AT 4×2 R662 800
Everest Sport 2.0 SiT XLT Sport 10AT 4×4R704 400
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