Thai-spec Ford Everest (Endeavour) gets priced

Ford is expected to launch the new Everest in Thailand at the forthcoming Bangkok Motor Show in March, however, prices for this new SUV have been revealed ahead of the official introduction. According to MZ Crazy Cars, the new Everest range will hover between 1,269,000 Baht (Rs 24.27 lakh) and 1,599,000 Baht (Rs 30.58 lakh) when the vehicle officially goes on sale in Thailand.

The new Everest is based on Ford’s popular off-roader model – the Ranger. Design highlights on this India-bound model include an imposing radiator grille, front bumper and LED daytime running lights. The SUV also features aluminium front and rear underbody protection and a claimed 225mm ground clearance. Furthermore, Ford says the 2015 Everest can wade through 800mm of water. Lastly, the towing capacity is rated at 3,000 kilograms.

Ford has announced that the new Everest will be available with two diesel and one EcoBoost petrol engine options. The diesel models will be powered either by the 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi or the bigger five-cylinder 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine. The petrol model, meanwhile, will get the award winning 2-litre, four cylinder EcoBoost engine. Ford is offering both manual and automatic gearbox options for the 2015 Everest.

The Everest will be manufactured in Thailand, specifically for ASEAN markets. Here in India, it will be sold as the Endeavour. At present, the vehicle is sold in India through the completely knocked down (CKD) route and the 2015 model will continue to follow suit. When launched, it will compete with similarly-sized vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton and the Hyundai Santa Fe.