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Fond this today...

Ford Everest Achieves ASEAN NCAP’s 5-Star Safety Rating (Feb-15-2016) Ford Media

This is based on ASEAN NCAP crashing the ASEAN spec Ranger then comparing data with the Aussie Everest crash data.

Job done.

Is it still speculated/agreed that a lower grade domestic Ranger, compared to a higher grade export Ranger, is being produced at Rayong? Spoonman stated in a topic (2013),

Yes, they send both high grade (export) and low grade (domestic) vehicles down the same production line. Thai domestic ranger has a lower grade of steel in both the chassis and body. The "safer" Ranger is not offered for sale in Thailand, this is how they get the price down to a salable level for the locals.

The Ford site shows the current Ranger has an 'ultra-high-strength steel chassis', however, If the above is true then this would be applicable for the Everest too...(?)

Well if it's not here by March 2019 I'm cancelling my order?!

Just collected my Everest 3.2 absolutely love it. The technology, handling, power and comfort are great. It's a major step up from my Mazda BT50 3.2R. It's still a big ride but the turning circle seems sharper than the pickup and love the light steering at parking speeds.

Sounds good. When did you order? I am in 'the queue'; ordered a EVT+ the start of January but Ford lips are zipped when I ask about progress. I don't think the order has even reached Rayong yet...

So the Ford Police Interceptor can take a rear impact at 75mph partly, or mainly, to do with the full size spare wheel tucked under the ‘trunk’. As the EV has the equivalent that is in or around the same location could it be suggested that a rear impact would be lesser than some other PPVs/SUVs that don't pack [full size]?? Not looking at 75mph but a road going speed around 60/80kph. Ladder chassis, vehicle height/weight might have something to do with it too…

Saying that, it does note below about reinforcement, amongst other things.

Officer Protection

75-MPH Rear-Crash Tested

Passing a 75 mph rear-crash test is among the many strengths that have defined the Ford Police Interceptor. The all-new Police Interceptor will continue this tradition of extreme officer protection. The full size spare tire secured in the factory location is necessary to achieve police-rated 75 mph rear impact crash-test performance attributes. Ford SPACE (Side Protection And Cabin Enhancement) Architecture and structural reinforcement work together to protect you on the job.

Also, looking at the ANCAP EV frontal off set test, the front wheels stand up very well, not even a quiver. Are these the 18"??

The only rear impact test I’ve seen is for the new Volvo XC90 at 56kph (35mph); has a compact spare wheel apparently. Not sure of the weight and size of the dummy vehicle.

Can I use the Australian Everest manual as a definite reference to the Thai models?

The Forward Collision Warning states,

If your vehicle is rapidly approaching another stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the same direction as yours, or a pedestrian within your driving path, the system is design to provide three levels of functionality:

1. Alert

2. Brake Support

3. Active Braking

So I take this as, it alerts you to pedestrians and also hits the brakes for you if you are too slow [Active Braking]. Is this correct or does the Thai model differ?

Also, the Thai website doesn't state it but do we get, MyKey and TPMS?

This thread has influenced my ordering of a EVT+. Excellent reading, much appreciated. Delivery within the month, so they say...

The Forward Collision warning system works the same.

We get MyKey

We do not get TPMS - if you think about local penchant for over-inflation, it makes sense... it would create more arguments than problems it would solve

Nice. The surprises keep on coming. Not too worried about the TPMS.

Can I use the Australian Everest manual as a definite reference to the Thai models?

The Forward Collision Warning states,

If your vehicle is rapidly approaching another stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the same direction as yours, or a pedestrian within your driving path, the system is design to provide three levels of functionality: