IMHO Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Well, anyone can see the new Everest now - and it's available for immediate bookings (unlike the minor change Ranger) The range starts out with Titanium level spec only ATM - so all versions are well equipped with leather seats, 6 airbags, traction & stability control, auto headlamps, auto windshield wipers, 8" touch screen with SYNC, dual zone climate control with rear AC, cruise control and power windows/mirrors/locks. 1.27M Gets you the 2.2L Titanium 6AT 2WD (now uprated to 160HP) 1.46M Changes the 2.2L for the 200HP 3.2L and adds 4WD 1.60M Gets the top-spec 3.2L 4WD Titanium+ model, which adds moon roof, power folding 3rd row seats, power tailgate door, reversing camera & sensors, headlamp washers, park assist, and a few little interior accessories. Can't get the 3.2 in 2WD? Nope: http://www.ford.co.th/en/suvs/all-new-everest/specification/spec-data Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Is the top model 3.2 really worth the extra premium over the basic 3.2? I just see the reversing camera I'd really want (don't need a moon roof in LoS). Chipping the 2.2, like IMHO said, would seem viable if 4wd was not required. But how will the everest stack up against the new fortuner when it arrives? Any specs on that? there is a new fortuner? when where ? lol At the beginning of this year, the rumors were a mid-year release, but release dates for the new Vigo/Tuna have been very slippery for a couple of years now, so you might not want to hold your breath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Is the top model 3.2 really worth the extra premium over the basic 3.2? I just see the reversing camera I'd really want (don't need a moon roof in LoS). Chipping the 2.2, like IMHO said, would seem viable if 4wd was not required. But how will the everest stack up against the new fortuner when it arrives? Any specs on that? You don't like the bigger wheels, better headlights & DRL? I would go the extra 10% if I were getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Well, anyone can see the new Everest now - and it's available for immediate bookings (unlike the minor change Ranger) The range starts out with Titanium level spec only ATM - so all versions are well equipped with leather seats, 6 airbags, traction & stability control, auto headlamps, auto windshield wipers, 8" touch screen with SYNC, dual zone climate control with rear AC, cruise control and power windows/mirrors/locks. 1.27M Gets you the 2.2L Titanium 6AT 2WD (now uprated to 160HP) 1.46M Changes the 2.2L for the 200HP 3.2L and adds 4WD 1.60M Gets the top-spec 3.2L 4WD Titanium+ model, which adds moon roof, power folding 3rd row seats, power tailgate door, reversing camera & sensors, headlamp washers, park assist, and a few little interior accessories. Can't get the 3.2 in 2WD? Nope: http://www.ford.co.th/en/suvs/all-new-everest/specification/spec-data That blows, would that be because the would need another transmission? I wonder how the gear ratios compare. I'm guessing the 2.2 turns a lot faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Is the top model 3.2 really worth the extra premium over the basic 3.2? I just see the reversing camera I'd really want (don't need a moon roof in LoS). Chipping the 2.2, like IMHO said, would seem viable if 4wd was not required. But how will the everest stack up against the new fortuner when it arrives? Any specs on that? You don't like the bigger wheels, better headlights & DRL? I would go the extra 10% if I were getting one. Those can all be changed with aftermarket products. I'd also want to know the ride quality on 20" compared to 18" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Is the top model 3.2 really worth the extra premium over the basic 3.2? I just see the reversing camera I'd really want (don't need a moon roof in LoS). Chipping the 2.2, like IMHO said, would seem viable if 4wd was not required. But how will the everest stack up against the new fortuner when it arrives? Any specs on that? You don't like the bigger wheels, better headlights & DRL? I would go the extra 10% if I were getting one. I do have to admit that 10% is small price to pay to avoid buyer's remorse - especially when the minor change comes out and some of the lower models then get some Titanium+ bits Jokes aside though, I wouldn't let my wife drive an SUV without reversing sensors + camera, so If I was shopping at this level, the Titanium+ it would have to be. Edited March 29, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Is the top model 3.2 really worth the extra premium over the basic 3.2? I just see the reversing camera I'd really want (don't need a moon roof in LoS). Chipping the 2.2, like IMHO said, would seem viable if 4wd was not required. But how will the everest stack up against the new fortuner when it arrives? Any specs on that?You don't like the bigger wheels, better headlights & DRL?I would go the extra 10% if I were getting one. I do have to admit that 10% is small price to pay to avoid buyer's remorse - especially when the minor change comes out and some of the lower models then get some Titanium+ bits Jokes aside though, I wouldn't let my wife drive an SUV without reversing sensors + camera, so If I was shopping at this level, the Titanium+ it would have to be. Sorry to say i've gotten used to the camera. They have gotten much better too. First one I had was useless. I can remember when I thought air conditioning and power windows were stupid. Now I get annoyed when I have to adjust the AC and hold the window button until the window is all the way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Is the top model 3.2 really worth the extra premium over the basic 3.2? I just see the reversing camera I'd really want (don't need a moon roof in LoS). Chipping the 2.2, like IMHO said, would seem viable if 4wd was not required. But how will the everest stack up against the new fortuner when it arrives? Any specs on that?You don't like the bigger wheels, better headlights & DRL?I would go the extra 10% if I were getting one. I do have to admit that 10% is small price to pay to avoid buyer's remorse - especially when the minor change comes out and some of the lower models then get some Titanium+ bits Jokes aside though, I wouldn't let my wife drive an SUV without reversing sensors + camera, so If I was shopping at this level, the Titanium+ it would have to be. Sorry to say i've gotten used to the camera. They have gotten much better too. First one I had was useless. I can remember when I thought air conditioning and power windows were stupid. Now I get annoyed when I have to adjust the AC and hold the window button until the window is all the way down. you have to hold the window button to make it go all the way down? what are you driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Is the top model 3.2 really worth the extra premium over the basic 3.2? I just see the reversing camera I'd really want (don't need a moon roof in LoS). Chipping the 2.2, like IMHO said, would seem viable if 4wd was not required. But how will the everest stack up against the new fortuner when it arrives? Any specs on that?You don't like the bigger wheels, better headlights & DRL?I would go the extra 10% if I were getting one. I do have to admit that 10% is small price to pay to avoid buyer's remorse - especially when the minor change comes out and some of the lower models then get some Titanium+ bits Jokes aside though, I wouldn't let my wife drive an SUV without reversing sensors + camera, so If I was shopping at this level, the Titanium+ it would have to be. Sorry to say i've gotten used to the camera. They have gotten much better too. First one I had was useless. I can remember when I thought air conditioning and power windows were stupid. Now I get annoyed when I have to adjust the AC and hold the window button until the window is all the way down. you have to hold the window button to make it go all the way down? what are you driving? Only when I'm in a rental... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Only when I'm in a rental... .. or a taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barontt Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Was the the Bangkok Motor Show Ford section at about 6pm today. Still a long queu to see the new Everest. Salesperson told me that they already have 500 orders. She stated that they are scheduled to start delivery in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Was the the Bangkok Motor Show Ford section at about 6pm today. Still a long queu to see the new Everest. Salesperson told me that they already have 500 orders. She stated that they are scheduled to start delivery in August. Did she mention what year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Was the the Bangkok Motor Show Ford section at about 6pm today. Still a long queu to see the new Everest. Salesperson told me that they already have 500 orders. She stated that they are scheduled to start delivery in August. Did she mention what year? I think tuna drivers cannot wait anymore and have just resigned themselves to the new everest for the next few years until toyo decides to actually produce a new model.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Was the the Bangkok Motor Show Ford section at about 6pm today. Still a long queu to see the new Everest. Salesperson told me that they already have 500 orders. She stated that they are scheduled to start delivery in August. Did she mention what year? I think tuna drivers cannot wait anymore and have just resigned themselves to the new everest for the next few years until toyo decides to actually produce a new model.... I wonder what's going to happen with the orders that spill over to next year, when the excise tax on the 3.2L increases from 20% to 30%.... and the 2.2L from 20% to 25% Edited March 29, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Was the the Bangkok Motor Show Ford section at about 6pm today. Still a long queu to see the new Everest. Salesperson told me that they already have 500 orders. She stated that they are scheduled to start delivery in August. Did she mention what year? I think tuna drivers cannot wait anymore and have just resigned themselves to the new everest for the next few years until toyo decides to actually produce a new model.... I wonder what's going to happen with the orders that spill over to next year, when the excise tax on the 3.2L increases from 20% to 30%.... and the 2.2L from 20% to 25% Probably same thing that happens to all Thai auto consumers...they will take it in the shorts. Unless Toyota has finally sucked the last bit of cash out of their old Tuna cash cow, and finally comes up with that new model with a competitive price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Probably same thing that happens to all Thai auto consumers...they will take it in the shorts. Unless Toyota has finally sucked the last bit of cash out of their old Tuna cash cow, and finally comes up with that new model with a competitive price. Competitive price? Toyota? Fortuner? All in the one sentence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Probably same thing that happens to all Thai auto consumers...they will take it in the shorts. Unless Toyota has finally sucked the last bit of cash out of their old Tuna cash cow, and finally comes up with that new model with a competitive price. Thought the new Tuna was ready to roll ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Probably same thing that happens to all Thai auto consumers...they will take it in the shorts. Unless Toyota has finally sucked the last bit of cash out of their old Tuna cash cow, and finally comes up with that new model with a competitive price. Thought the new Tuna was ready to roll ?? 2015 toyota Fortuner.jpg crv with a tuna badge on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Probably same thing that happens to all Thai auto consumers...they will take it in the shorts. Unless Toyota has finally sucked the last bit of cash out of their old Tuna cash cow, and finally comes up with that new model with a competitive price. Thought the new Tuna was ready to roll ?? 2015 toyota Fortuner.jpg That's a Kluger production line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Was the the Bangkok Motor Show Ford section at about 6pm today. Still a long queu to see the new Everest. Salesperson told me that they already have 500 orders. She stated that they are scheduled to start delivery in August. Did she mention what year? I think tuna drivers cannot wait anymore and have just resigned themselves to the new everest for the next few years until toyo decides to actually produce a new model.... I would not be too concerned about many Toyota customers jumping the fence to buy Fords. Besides, as long as there is no new model out, the old model is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Was the the Bangkok Motor Show Ford section at about 6pm today. Still a long queu to see the new Everest. Salesperson told me that they already have 500 orders. She stated that they are scheduled to start delivery in August. Did she mention what year? I think tuna drivers cannot wait anymore and have just resigned themselves to the new everest for the next few years until toyo decides to actually produce a new model.... I would not be too concerned about many Toyota customers jumping the fence to buy Fords. Besides, as long as there is no new model out, the old model is fine. Admittedly, Ford have now taken ~800 bookings for the Everest at the show, but that's still only around 1/3rd of a normal month of Tuna sales. The show's not over yet though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I think tuna drivers cannot wait anymore and have just resigned themselves to the new everest for the next few years until toyo decides to actually produce a new model.... I would not be too concerned about many Toyota customers jumping the fence to buy Fords. Besides, as long as there is no new model out, the old model is fine. Admittedly, Ford have now taken ~800 bookings for the Everest at the show, but that's still only around 1/3rd of a normal month of Tuna sales. The show's not over yet though.... Is it my imagination or do you think the new Ford Thailand MD (Vickie-Thai young (early 40s) female) has shaken things up in Thailand? She was former GM and Minor group and seems to be on a mission. Edited March 30, 2015 by keemapoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 just amazed how Mazda Thailand have dropped the ball. For a model that is already released elsewhere, they don't even have any clue when the CX5 update is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Is it my imagination or do you think the new Ford Thailand MD (Vickie-Thai young (early 40s) female) has shaken things up in Thailand? She was former GM and Minor group and seems to be on a mission. New ? She has been MD for 2 years 7 months. https://www.linkedin.com/pub/yukontorn-vickie-wisadkosin/1a/b2a/614 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Is it my imagination or do you think the new Ford Thailand MD (Vickie-Thai young (early 40s) female) has shaken things up in Thailand? She was former GM and Minor group and seems to be on a mission. New ? She has been MD for 2 years 7 months. https://www.linkedin.com/pub/yukontorn-vickie-wisadkosin/1a/b2a/614 Relatively new, at least in terms of big changes. But true, not new. Sent from my GT-N5100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Is it my imagination or do you think the new Ford Thailand MD (Vickie-Thai young (early 40s) female) has shaken things up in Thailand? She was former GM and Minor group and seems to be on a mission. New ? She has been MD for 2 years 7 months. https://www.linkedin.com/pub/yukontorn-vickie-wisadkosin/1a/b2a/614 Relatively new, at least in terms of big changes. But true, not new. Sent from my GT-N5100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Early 40s is not new at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Went today ... were first to the stand when it opened. It does look good and the seats are so nice to sit in, they are as comfy as they look good ... could drive all day in those seats. As someone said earlier it's seems way ahead of the competition, puts the MU-X to shame. Wonder what the ride is like ... if it's as good as it looks it will be a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Was the the Bangkok Motor Show Ford section at about 6pm today. Still a long queu to see the new Everest. Salesperson told me that they already have 500 orders. She stated that they are scheduled to start delivery in August. Did she mention what year? I think tuna drivers cannot wait anymore and have just resigned themselves to the new everest for the next few years until toyo decides to actually produce a new model.... I wonder what's going to happen with the orders that spill over to next year, when the excise tax on the 3.2L increases from 20% to 30%.... and the 2.2L from 20% to 25% Can you tell me approx. how much extra that will be on the models ... madam is now saying 'it was quite nice wasn't it!' should have asked if there was a demo vehicle there ... it's only a few minutes from where we live so maybe have to go again. Maybe also have to find a local dealership and ask what day they will be there, or will all the dealerships be there every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Not bad, not bad at all:- The Everest looks ok too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 ^^Hehe. That's the "Not New" CEO (MD) of Ford Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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