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Media Expert Rating:
8.3 /10
Safety Rating:
8.5 /10
Eco Rating:
7.5 /10
Reliability Rating:
8.0 /10
Cost of Ownership:
7.5 /10
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Summary

The 2025 Ford Everest builds on the second-gen’s winning formula, combining a robust ladder-frame chassis with thoughtful on-road refinements and modern technology.

This year’s line-up sees mild price bumps and a few feature tweaks, but the Everest’s core strengths remain: comfortable seating for seven adults, a plush cabin brimming with connectivity, and confident towing/off-road chops—particularly in V6 diesel 4WD form.

While top trims edge near premium territory, the Everest’s refinement, usability, and proven capability help justify the sticker. For buyers seeking a spacious 4×4 SUV that straddles both the city tarmac and rugged trails, Ford’s flagship family adventurer remains a standout pick.


Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Smooth and torquey V6 diesel option
  • Modern, well-connected cabin tech (SYNC4, large screens)
  • Spacious interior, comfortably fits seven
  • Refined on-road ride, capable off-road

Cons

  • Top-spec pricing pushes near premium SUV levels
  • 21-inch wheels on Platinum can firm up the ride
  • Real-world economy lags behind official claim
  • Some rivals priced below the flagship Ford

Specs

  • Body Style: 7-seat, body-on-frame SUV
  • Platform: T6.2 (shared with Ranger)
  • Launched: Mid-2022, updated for 2024–2025 with incremental changes

Engine Options:

  • 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo diesel (154kW/500Nm)
  • 3.0-litre V6 diesel (184kW/600Nm)

2025 Ford Everest Price

Pricing – 2025 Ford Everest

Before on-road costs

Everest Ambiente 4×2 Bi-Turbo $54,240
Everest Trend 4×4 Bi-Turbo $67,040
Everest Sport 4×4 V6 $74,640
Everest Platinum 4×4 V6 $81,200

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Interior & Features

The Everest interior stands apart in a rugged 4×4 SUV class thanks to near-premium details, a portrait SYNC4 touchscreen, and digital cluster options (varying by trim).

Seven seats come standard, with second-row seats set high for better visibility. Platinum trim levels add quilted leather, cooled front seats, and a heated steering wheel, though they lose active park assist for 2025.25MY. All but the entry model now get a 400W inverter and interior power socket.


Engine & Fuel Economy

Buyers can pick from a 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo (154kW/500Nm) or the 3.0-litre V6 (184kW/600Nm), both paired with a 10-speed auto.

The V6 supports full-time 4×4 for safer high-speed usage on sealed roads; the Bi-Turbo uses part-time 4×4. Ford claims 8.5L/100km for V6 4×4, but real-world figure ~10.0L/100km is common. Towing capacity is 3500kg across the range, with an 80L fuel tank.



Expert Media Reviews

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Score: 8.3 / 10

"The top-spec Everest Platinum blurs the lines between off-road 4WDs and SUVs with its all-round refinement, though it's pricey... "

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"Ford’s large SUV continues the tough-yet-comfy ethos, offering advanced connectivity, roomy seating, and a strong towing figure."

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Safety Rating

Everest’s 5-star ANCAP result stems from the 2022 test, covering all variants. Key features:

  • 9 airbags (incl. front-centre)
  • AEB w/ pedestrian, cyclist, junction detection
  • Adaptive cruise w/ stop/go
  • Lane-keep + lane-centring
  • Blind-spot + RCTA
  • Reverse AEB

Platinum specifically adds matrix LED headlights, but for 2025.25MY loses active park assist.


Reliability Rating

Launched 2022, next-gen Everest has so far proven well-built. Early run owners reported minor software or recall issues (similar to the Ranger), generally resolved by updates.

Ford’s 5-year warranty plus network coverage fosters confidence; the V6 diesel is well-established in F-150 and overseas markets.


Cost of Ownership

  • Warranty: 5 years/unlimited km
  • Service Intervals: 12 months/15,000km
  • Capped Price: ~4 years => $1516 total
  • Roadside assist: up to 7 years (if serviced at Ford)

Everest has an 80L tank to supply its 2.0-litre or 3.0-litre diesel. An on-board modem plus the FordPass app allow remote start/stop, fuel checks, etc.


Conclusion

The 2025 Ford Everest cements its status as a well-rounded, family-focused 4WD SUV with a premium twist in higher trims. Packing a punchy V6 diesel and standard four-wheel drive, it straddles robust off-road capacity and respectable on-road finesse, while the comfortable, tech-laden interior accommodates seven.

Pricing creeps upward in the flagship Platinum, flirting with near-luxury SUVs, but its practicality, safety tech, and proven ability suggest it remains a benchmark for ladder-frame SUV buyers seeking both adventure and everyday refinement.


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