SPY PICS: Everest specs leaked on-line

Update, January 29: Everest's spec information leaked on-line 10 days ago by Chinese website auto.sohu.com has been translated and reproduced on Indian site rushlane.com. According to the pan-Asian sites, the Everest in production trim will measure 4882mm in length, 1862mm in width and 1836mm in height.

The wheelbase is 2850mm long, making the SUV 469mm shorter than the Ranger dual-cab overall and 370mm shy in the wheelbase. Importantly, the Everest is just 6mm shorter than the Territory SUV, and 7mm longer in the wheelbase, leaving plenty of room for seven seats, which may or may not be the default seating capacity for Everest. In the past Ford has offered the Territory in both five- and seven-seat capacities. Height and width dimensions of the Everest are close to those of the Ranger pick-up's, assuming the Chinese width does not make allowance for the exterior mirrors.

Ground clearance is 225mm and the kerb weight, according to the Chinese site, is 2357kg, which is around 200kg heavier than Ranger XLT 4x4 dual-cab.The GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) appears to be 2900kg, which would make the Everest's payload almost 650kg.

Everest is expected to be available in different drivetrain combinations throughout Asia (including Australia) and the leaked Chinese document indicates the Everest will be available in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. Three engines mentioned specifically by rushlane.com and specifically featured in Ford Australia marketing documentation are the 2.0-litre EcoBoost (petrol) four-cylinder and the two diesel offerings, 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi four-cylinder and 3.2-litre Duratorq five-cylinder. The EcoBoost engine is rated at 175kW and 360Nm. This is the same engine powering the current EcoBoost Falcon. The 2.2-litre diesel develops 110kW and 385Nm, while the 3.2-litre diesel produces 147kW and 470Nm. 

According to Ford Australia, the wading depth for the Everest will be best in class, at 800mm, and for off-road work, approach, departure and break-over angles are 29, 25 and 21 degrees, respectively.

As we've reported previously, Ford Australia appears to be ready to offer at least one high-spec model with a manual transmission, which is confirmed to be a six-speeder. This will be complemented by a six-speed automatic, which will presumably be optional or standard for different variants available in Australia when the Everest goes on sale.

Off-road driving aids expected to be offered in the Everest include Terrain Management System, Hill Ascent and Descent Assist, an electronic locking rear diff and Torque on Demand via an Active Transfer Case. Naturally, the Everest will be available with SYNC2 and an 8.0-inch TFT infotainment touch screen in Australia and Ford Australia has revealed the SUV will feature electric power steering.

Everest is expected to lob in Australia from around the middle of the year, priced from about $50,000.

Thanks to thedavemiester for the tip.