8.2
2024 Ford Everest Platinum 4WD review
The top-spec Everest is as good as gold... Platinum even. It blurs the lines between off-road 4WDs and SUVs with its class, though it's pricey.
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James Wong
Ford Everest vs Land Rover Discovery Comparison
Ford Everest
Land Rover Discovery
2024 Ford
Everest
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
8.1
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Based on the Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Based on the Land Rover Discovery D300 DYNAMIC HSE (221kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 680 km
89L - 90L
668 to 828 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,240 - $81,115
$116,006 - $130,405
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's the Everest with all the fruit
- Effortless V6 diesel performance
- Comfy, refined highway tourer
Misses
- Platinum is pretty pricey
- A touch firm on 21-inch alloys
- Not super efficient for a diesel
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flexible interior across three rows
- Torquey, refined diesel engine
- Off-road prowess
Misses
- Still an awkward looker
- Options play too much of a role here
- Fiddly two-step boot lip
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Touring Pack (+$2,500)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$780)
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$2,860)
- Cabin Air Purification (+$627)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$2,235)
Colours Available
The 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 2995 - 2996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 154kW - 184kW | 221kW - 265kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 3750 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 500Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
