Post by: Parko96 on Jun 16, 2015, 06:04:06 PM
http://carsales.mobi/editorial/details/ED-ITM-51857
Comments anyone?
And let's not started on the little cocky upstart of a woman that Ford have on all their adds.
Post by: BMux on Jun 16, 2015, 06:18:53 PM
"The upcoming Ford Everest will reside at the pinnacle of its segment on price, with the new model coming in dearer than Toyota's Prado, Holden's Colorado 7 and Isuzu's MU-X.
The car maker's Australian division has confirmed the Ranger-based SUV will start at $54,990 (plus on-road costs) when it goes on sale in October, with the three-model line-up moving as high as $76,990 (plus on-road costs)."
The power, torque and 6 speed gearbox are nice though ...
Power: 143kW at 3000rpm
Torque: 470Nm at 1750rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic; 4WD
Fuel use: 8.5L/100km
Same towing at the MU-X, but the ground clearance is slightly lower than the MU-X:
"It boasts a three-tonne braked towing capacity and minimum 225mm ground clearance."
Still, it's a Ford, so I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot barge pole.
Post by: glpeck on Jun 16, 2015, 08:07:32 PM
Here's my prediction: There will be a slow uptake of the Everest (due to the pricing). Therefore, by the time it becomes proven (and perhaps even desirable?), the competitors in the segment, with new offerings, will have grabbed or maintained enough market share to keep Ford struggling to sell it.
It may take some sales from the Prados, but Ford will have to hope their Aussie dealerships and service centres are able to support the Everest properly or it just won't work.
And I could be completely wrong!
Post by: PJ on Jun 16, 2015, 08:56:50 PM
Post by: archviper on Jun 16, 2015, 09:46:29 PM
Post by: 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' :icon_smile:
Post by: vanaxe on Jun 17, 2015, 07:20:38 AM
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
Post by: rhynoceros on Jun 17, 2015, 07:25:21 AM
Post by: BMux on Jun 17, 2015, 09:08:46 AM
I still expect the Everest will sell well as will be marketed heavily and has the 'extras' that people 'need'
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.
Post by: wintrmute on Jun 17, 2015, 05:12:25 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.
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.
Post by: BMux on Jun 18, 2015, 10:45:05 AM
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The base model Everest gets as standard: 17-inch wheels, automatic headlights, cloth trim, air-conditioning, 4.2-inch colour screen, Bluetooth, reversing camera, rear parking sensors and keyless entry.
The middle-tier Everest Trend starts at $60,990 and adds: 18-inch wheels, power tailgate, automatic highbeam, daytime running lights, dual-zone climate control, leather steering wheel, auto-dimming rear view mirror, rain-sensing wipers, 10-speaker stereo with digital radio and subwoofer, 8.0-inch colour screen, front parking sensors, lane keeping system, blind spot monitoring and parallel park assist.
Sitting atop the range is the $76,990 Everest Titanium, which brings 20-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, panoramic sunroof, eight-way adjustable power front seats, leather trim, sat-nav and tyre pressure monitoring system.
18 inch and 20 inch wheels? Would love to see how it performs in the sand ;D
Post by: dogsbreakfast on Jun 18, 2015, 05:49:05 PM
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Post by: archviper on Jul 16, 2015, 09:46:49 PM
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Post by: LuciferDarklord on Jul 17, 2015, 12:02:24 AM