Ford Everest - All New 2015

[IMHO]

Anyone know the weights of the different grades of Everest? It's not listed on the website.

That kind of detail has not yet been released, but it's safe to expect somewhere between 2200 - 2400 KG.

Edited May 4, 2015 by IMHO

[JaiLai]

Not sure if someone noticed it already. The Ford Thailand website lists the new Everest now!

Here is a link: http://www.ford.co.th/en/suvs/all-new-Everest

Is there still no price list out for the different models?

Anyone know when to expect one?

[mark5335]

Not sure if someone noticed it already. The Ford Thailand website lists the new Everest now!

Here is a link: http://www.ford.co.th/en/suvs/all-new-Everest

Is there still no price list out for the different models?

Anyone know when to expect one?

http://www.ford.co.th/en/suvs/all-new-everest/price-list

[JaiLai]

Not sure if someone noticed it already. The Ford Thailand website lists the new Everest now!

Here is a link: http://www.ford.co.th/en/suvs/all-new-Everest

Is there still no price list out for the different models?

Anyone know when to expect one?

http://www.ford.co.th/en/suvs/all-new-everest/price-list

thanks.

[IMHO]

Anyone know when to expect one?

The first production run starts producing units in July-Aug. Thai dealers only have an allocation of 10-20 units each from the first run - the balance of production goes to AU for it's official release there. Based on what happened with the Ranger launch roll-out, you can probably expect outstanding domestic orders to start being filled towards the end of the year.

[Disting]

Saw the Everest today at The Mall in Korat. What a nice car. Comfort level is spot on, no nasty hard plastics, best seats I have sat in in that class of car here. Lots of very nice options, power tailgate and rear seats, full length sunroof, very nicely laid out dash and console. Top safety marks, finally getting 7 airbags etc.Toyota must be crapping their pants if the new Fortuner is going to be based on the new Revo. That was at the Mall also, one ugly car inside and out.

I had ordered the Everest a month ago and had it confirmed by the lead sales rep, travelling with the show car, that mine would be in the first batch delivered in October. Cant wait.

[stevenl]

Toyota Thailand crspping their pants because of a Ford? No, don't think so.

[JAS21]

Have you actually seen the new Everest Steven ... it is a bit of a nice motor. The only drawback that I see is no GPS ...some idiots idea.

So need to work out how to hide two wires GPS and Car Cam

Am expecting my T+ early August

[Don Mega]

Top RH corner of the screen it has a touch button for navigation, is that different to GPS ?

http://www.ford.co.th/en/suvs/all-new-everest/features/smart

Shame it is illegal to gamble in Thailand otherwise would could run a book taking wagers on when people will actually receive their new Everest.

Edited May 30, 2015 by Don Mega

[stevenl]

Have you actually seen the new Everest Steven ... it is a bit of a nice motor. The only drawback that I see is no GPS ...some idiots idea.

So need to work out how to hide two wires GPS and Car Cam

Am expecting my T+ early August

Doesn't matter how good it might look and be, it' a Ford.

[JAS21]

Have you actually seen the new Everest Steven ... it is a bit of a nice motor. The only drawback that I see is no GPS ...some idiots idea.

So need to work out how to hide two wires GPS and Car Cam

Am expecting my T+ early August

Doesn't matter how good it might look and be, it' a Ford.

Of course it's a ford ... it says so on the front. So you haven't seen one then.

I've had a few in my time Sierra 4*4, Escort XR3i, Escort RS Turbo. Sierra Cosworth etc no problems except got one nicked!

[stevenl]

Have you actually seen the new Everest Steven ... it is a bit of a nice motor. The only drawback that I see is no GPS ...some idiots idea.

So need to work out how to hide two wires GPS and Car Cam

Am expecting my T+ early August

Doesn't matter how good it might look and be, it' a Ford.

Of course it's a ford ... it says so on the front. So you haven't seen one then.

I've had a few in my time Sierra 4*4, Escort XR3i, Escort RS Turbo. Sierra Cosworth etc no problems except got one nicked!

Good for you, not the nicking of course, but what does that have to do with the perception of Ford in Thailand?

[phetphet]

Can't see the point of even offering the moon roof option in Thailand. Most Thai's want to avoid the sun, and drive around with the windows closed and aircon on full blast. Plus its something else to go wrong or get broken.

[IMHO]

Can't see the point of even offering the moon roof option in Thailand. Most Thai's want to avoid the sun, and drive around with the windows closed and aircon on full blast. Plus its something else to go wrong or get broken.

LOL

[MYKTHEMIN]

Agree sun roof in Thailand, how stupid, will never get used.

[IMHO]

Good for you, not the nicking of course, but what does that have to do with the perception of Ford in Thailand?

There's the perception of after sales service / resale values... then there's the perception of product substance and quality.

Yes, Ford still gets a beating on the former, but even some of the most read motoring commentators in TH are conceding that the new Revo only manages to match the Ranger on some criteria points, but not all - so Ford are gaining respect on the latter....

Arguably it's not a terrible position to be in. Fixing service levels and resale values is much easier than fixing an inferior product

[IMHO]

Agree sun roof in Thailand, how stupid, will never get used.

I find it quite nice to open mine on a balmy night, so long as I'm not stuck in traffic..

[keemapoot]

Agree sun roof in Thailand, how stupid, will never get used.

I find it quite nice to open mine on a balmy night, so long as I'm not stuck in traffic..

Only on seaside trips for me I'm afraid. City air is nothing to be enjoyed here.

[stevenl]

Good for you, not the nicking of course, but what does that have to do with the perception of Ford in Thailand?

There's the perception of after sales service / resale values... then there's the perception of product substance and quality.

Yes, Ford still gets a beating on the former, but even some of the most read motoring commentators in TH are conceding that the new Revo only manages to match the Ranger on some criteria points, but not all - so Ford are gaining respect on the latter....

Arguably it's not a terrible position to be in. Fixing service levels and resale values is much easier than fixing an inferior product

No, not a good position to be in.

It takes a long, long time to change perceptions.

BTW, to prevent any misunderstandings, I have nothing for or against Ford.

Edited May 31, 2015 by stevenl

[IMHO]

Good for you, not the nicking of course, but what does that have to do with the perception of Ford in Thailand?

There's the perception of after sales service / resale values... then there's the perception of product substance and quality.

Yes, Ford still gets a beating on the former, but even some of the most read motoring commentators in TH are conceding that the new Revo only manages to match the Ranger on some criteria points, but not all - so Ford are gaining respect on the latter....

Arguably it's not a terrible position to be in. Fixing service levels and resale values is much easier than fixing an inferior product

No, not a good position to be in.

It takes a long, long time to change perceptions.

BTW, to prevent any misunderstandings, I have nothing for or against Ford.

"not terrible" is not the same as "good"

The point I'm making is, Ford clearly have the product with which to compete - if you don't have that (and I think you know who doesn't), you've got a real challenge to increase market share.

Perceptions change much faster (for the better and for the worse) in this day and age of Facebook and the internet, and it's amazing how simple some of the messages only need to be in order to create a positive (or negative) sentiment. The simple fact that nearly all reviews of the Revo repeatedly draw comparison to the Ranger, first and foremost, is feeding straight into Ford's hands, for example.

The Ranger is currently the 8th most popular car model overall on sale in Thailand (out of all makes, all models, and all segments), which IMHO is a feat in itself. Yes, Isuzu and Toyota both sell 6-7 pickups for every Ranger sold, but it wasn't long ago that stat was closer to 30:1

Edited May 31, 2015 by IMHO

[JAS21]

Everest is on show 4th to 10th June in the event hall at the Mall Bangkapi if you missed it at Central Worl last week. Fiesta also there apparently.

[Disting]

Agree sun roof in Thailand, how stupid, will never get used.

I find it quite nice to open mine on a balmy night, so long as I'm not stuck in traffic..

Yep, I live in the hills. Use my Focus sunroof a lot. November through February its open all the time. Everest one looks even better.

[Big Guns]

There was a new Ford Everest parked at a restaurant in Ban Chang last night. I guess it will be a Ford Management car as Ford's manufacturing site at Pluak Daeng isn't too far away. The car was a 2.2, I don't like the color but the shape is great.

[nikster]

^^ amazing hill climbing ability too, it just sticks to the wall

[nikster]

At these prices I'm still not sure - why not buy a small city car + a pick-up for the same price? I guess it would fit our usage pattern better, occasional trips to the country + city driving every day.

[Disting]

I have been to Ford Korat today for a service on our Focus. Whilst there I got the wife to confirm our order for the Titanium + Everest in red. They showed me the confirmation on line from Ford Thailand with the wife's name and said again, beginning of October, please don't worry, is not like Ranger 1st time. Wife also had a call from Ford HQ confirming our order so it looks like it will be there on the predicted time. The test drive ones are arriving at the end of July so I will be back early August for a drive. The sales guy said it would be a titanium + as the test drive model.

Whilst there I took the 3.2 Wildtrack ranger for a test just to feel the engine. Very nice. Much nicer inside than the Revo and doesn't have that ugly stick on tablet. Goes very well too, gave it the beans several times on the test.

Showroom also had 3.2 new shape Ranger wildtracks inside so it looks like the production problems are getting sorted.

Did some comparisons, Everest to the Fortuner, no rear disc brakes on the Tuna, still has those horrible fold up rear seats so the back quarterlight windows get blocked. Looks like the Everest is ahead in safety features also. Not surprising as it was designed for the Australian market. Guess Toyota Thailand doesn't worry so much about the Thais.

I think the only thing the Tuna has which Everest does not is push button start. Cant say I like it on the Focus, am forever leaving the key fob in the car when I get out. A key in an ignition is better IMHO.

[IMHO]

I have been to Ford Korat today for a service on our Focus. Whilst there I got the wife to confirm our order for the Titanium + Everest in red. They showed me the confirmation on line from Ford Thailand with the wife's name and said again, beginning of October, please don't worry, is not like Ranger 1st time. Wife also had a call from Ford HQ confirming our order so it looks like it will be there on the predicted time. The test drive ones are arriving at the end of July so I will be back early August for a drive. The sales guy said it would be a titanium + as the test drive model.

Whilst there I took the 3.2 Wildtrack ranger for a test just to feel the engine. Very nice. Much nicer inside than the Revo and doesn't have that ugly stick on tablet. Goes very well too, gave it the beans several times on the test.

Showroom also had 3.2 new shape Ranger wildtracks inside so it looks like the production problems are getting sorted.

Did some comparisons, Everest to the Fortuner, no rear disc brakes on the Tuna, still has those horrible fold up rear seats so the back quarterlight windows get blocked. Looks like the Everest is ahead in safety features also. Not surprising as it was designed for the Australian market. Guess Toyota Thailand doesn't worry so much about the Thais.

I think the only thing the Tuna has which Everest does not is push button start. Cant say I like it on the Focus, am forever leaving the key fob in the car when I get out. A key in an ignition is better IMHO.

The new Fortuner was designed in Australia, and launches in Australia this October. It has enough safety features to qualify for a 5-star rating under *NCAP rules now, but yes, it still lags behind the top-spec Everest as it doesn't have blind spot systems, cross traffic alert, or front parking sensors.

[IMHO]

First review of the Everest here:

http://www.headlightmag.com/exclusive-first-impression-ford-everest-2015/

Summary quote:

ภาพรวมนั้นถือว่า เป็น Best in its Class จริงๆ

translated:

Overall, we honestly believe it to be best in its class

Edited July 23, 2015 by IMHO

[Ace of Pop]

I actually sat in the new Titanium in the U.S its superb. All we need is service here to improve and it's a winner imp.

[IMHO]

I actually sat in the new Titanium in the U.S its superb. All we need is service here to improve and it's a winner imp.

You probably drove the Ford Explorer... The same guy that lead that project (Todd Hoevener) lead the Everest project as well, and the Everest did get quite a bit of it's tech. But, the big difference is the Everest is body-on-frame, and diesel powered - the Explorer is unibody and ecoboost powered.