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New Competition Arrives - Ford Everest

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TCMTB:
Interesting, pretty much spot on same pricing as a Prado and article was pretty much a direct comparison. Don't really see it as competition for an MU-X, over 12k price difference on base model (for a few bells and whistles that don't appeal for me for the extra cash). Only the new Forturner will be a direct comparison I expect and closer matched in price.
I still expect the Everest will sell well as will be marketed heavily and has the 'extras' that people 'need'  :icon_smile:

vanaxe:
Good luck against the new 2016 Parado coming out in August with the same engine as the new Toyota HiLux, 2.8-litre diesel engine four-cylinder, 132kW of power, 450Nm and new 6 speed auto.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/353773/toyota-prado-to-get-new-2-8-litre-diesel-engine-six-speed-automatic-from-june-production/

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/61548/toyota-prado-2016-update-revealed-in-australia-from-q3

http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2015/large-4x4/toyota/landcruiser-prado/new-toyota-prado-in-august-51034

rhynoceros:
More high strung small diesel engines to meet euro6, be glad you got your dmax/mux before isuzu follow suit prior to the 2016 mandate.

BMux:

--- Quote from: TCMTB on Jun 16, 2015, 10:28:38 PM ---I still expect the Everest will sell well as will be marketed heavily and has the 'extras' that people 'need'
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Haha yes.

I think there's enough wealthy people in the inner suburbs of the cities that "must have" all these features in their latest Toorak tractor.

wintrmute:

--- Quote from: archviper on Jun 16, 2015, 09:46:29 PM ---Ford jacked up the price then the market dictated otherwise - so they had to lower it down after a year.  For sure this will be the same story specially once Toyota releases its Fortuner.

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I reckon you're correct. Then again, it's not an unusual marketing tactic to launch a product with a high price but immediately drop it down in "sales" so that consumers think they're getting a bargain. But I also think the Everest sounds overpriced for what it is. But with the Territory disappearing soon, people will be looking for big 7-seaters to move their millions of children around; and I reckon the Fortuner and Everest will probably handle better on-road than the MU-X, even if they're not as good off-road.

Speaking of pricing.. Isuzu do it too.. Do you know anyone who has ever paid full price? (eg. $53k for a LS-T before options) I'm sure there's been a "sale" on every month of the year.

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