Higher prices for 2019 Ford Everest

Ford Australia has announced pricing for its upgraded MY19 Ford Everest, first details of which were announced in May.

Biggest news is a $1200 price hike for most models, bringing the entry-level MY19 Ford Everest Ambiente RWD five-seater to $49,190 plus on-road costs and the Ambiente 4WD five-seater to $54,190.

As before, the Ranger-based Everest SUV line-up – which arrives in showrooms in October -- continues to be an all-diesel/auto affair, with seven seats costing $1000 extra in base Ambiente variants but standard on all other models.

As we’ve reported, the biggest technical change is the availability of the Ford Ranger Raptor’s 157kW/500Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel and 10-speed automatic.

Compared with the Everest’s carryover 143kW/470Nm 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel and six-speed auto, it reduces fuel consumption from 8.4L/100km (RWD) and 8.5L/100km (4WD) to a respective 6.9 and 7.1L/100km.

At the same time, unlike the Ford Ranger Raptor, which reduces the Ranger’s towing capacity from 3500kg to 2500kg, the new Bi-Turbo diesel increases the Everest’s towing capacity from 3000 to 3100kg.

However, the new ‘Panther’ diesel is only available from mid-range Trend level, where it’s now standard in RWD guise ($56,190) and priced $1200 higher than the Trend 4WD 3.2 ($59,990 -- up $1200).

The Raptor powertrain is also standard in the top-shelf MY19 Ford Everest Titanium, which now costs $73,990 (down from $74,701, due in part to reduced LCT), but now comes standard with a tow bar – previously a $1300 option.

A tow bar is a $1000 option across the rest of the MY19 Everest range, while for off-road buyers Ford now offers new 18-inch wheel/suspension and, for the Trend, non-power/leather seat packages as no-cost options.

As announced in May, inter-urban autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with vehicle and pedestrian detection is now standard in premium Everest Trend and Titanium models but unavailable for base Ambiente versions.

Bi-Turbo models receive suspension geometry changes and active noise cancelation tech, while Trend models gain auto-levelling HID headlights, LED running lights, leather-accented trim, powered driver’s seat and hands-free tailgate, and Titanium variants get new 20-inch alloys.

All MY19 Ford Everest models score a reworked grille and 8.0-inch SYNC 3 infotainment with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, in-built sat-nav and 10-speaker audio with CD/AM/FM/DAB+, plus keyless entry/start, a laminated windscreen and five-year/unlimited-km warranty.

Standard safety equipment across the range continues to include twin front, front-side and full-length curtain airbags, driver’s knee airbag, reversing camera, Dynamic Stability Control, Roll Stability Control, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Traction Control, Emergency Brake Assist and rear parking sensors.

Additional standard features on Everest Trend include Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition and Lane Keeping System, while Titanium models add Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.

How much is the 2019 Ford Everest?
Ambiente RWD 3.2 five-seat -- $49,190 (+$1200)
Ambiente RWD 3.2 seven-seat -- $50,190 (+1200)
Ambiente 4WD 3.2 five-seat -- $54,190 (+1200)
Ambiente 4WD 3.2 seven-seat -- $55,190 (+1200)
Trend RWD Bi-Turbo seven-seat -- $56,190 (new)
Trend 4WD 3.2 seven-seat -- $59,990 (+$1200)
Trend 4WD Bi-Turbo seven-seat -- $61,190 (new)
Titanium 4WD Bi-Turbo seven-seat -- $73,990 (new)

Options:
Third-row seating (Ambiente) -- $1000
Tow bar (Ambiente and Trend) -- $1000
Prestige Paint (Ambiente and Trend) -- $600
Prestige Paint (Titanium) -- $780
Fabric/Non-power Driver’s Seat Pack (Trend) – no cost
18-inch alloy wheel/suspension package – no cost