Ford's fifth-generation Ranger pickup was officially released in November last year, and recently, a new generation of Ford Everest based on the same platform is also coming. It's a midsize SUV with a 7-seat layout and a non-loader body, and the new car will be officially released on March 1.
See the new car in one minute:
1. The appearance is more domineering
2. The wheelbase is 50mm more than ranger
3. Provide a variety of power combinations
The new Everest is based on Ford's T6 platform, which is actually a domestic roadbreaker, which is domestically produced by Jiangling Ford.
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For Everest, regions such as Australia, the Philippines, Thailand and India are important markets, but in order not to compete with Ford Bronco, the new Everest will not be sold in the US market. It is reported that the new car is expected to be replaced in China in the future.
The new Everest headlights and mid-mesh shape are the same as Ranger's, except that the bumper style is less rugged than pickup trucks and fits the identity of an SUV.
The overall structure of the body side is the standard SUV body frame, and the wheelbase is increased by 50mm compared to the Ranger, which can lead to better rear seating space. The wheel hub size is further increased, and the tire flat ratio is reduced, which is full of momentum.
However, there are not many highlights in the rear of the car, and the overall feeling of being solid, the tail lights use a transparent shell style, and the bottom is set off by black trim.
In the interior part, the new Everest will be different from the Ranger, mainly concentrated in the central control area. Everest uses a shift knob, while the Ranger is the traditional electronic gear lever. The center control screen size of the reference Ranger is 12 inches and is equipped with the SYNC 4 system.
In terms of power, the new Everest will continue to supply diesel engines, and upgraded from the original inline 5-cylinder 2.5L to 3.0T V6, which has a maximum power of 250Ps on the Ford F-150 and a torque of 597N·m.
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There is also a 2.0T EcoBlue diesel engine, which may have a maximum horsepower of 210Ps and a torque of 500N·m.
The new Everest will also launch a plug-in hybrid version for the first time, but it is not known whether it will be available with a 3.0T V6 gasoline engine. The drivetrain will be matched with a 6-speed manual and 10AT transmission, with rear-drive and full-time four-wheel drive options available.
The new domestic version of Everest is expected to continue to be equipped with a 2.3T EcoBoost engine, with a maximum power of 275Ps and a torque of 455N·m.
The current road shakers sell in a price range of 275,800-374,800 yuan, and in fact, there are many options for non-load-bearing SUVs:
SAIC Maxus MAXUS D90 Pro
17.98-27.68 million yuan
Saic Motor Maxus D90 Pro will be the most direct competitor of the Road Shakers, with a larger size than the Road Shakers, support configuration for personalized options, and a 2.0T twin-turbo diesel engine with a maximum torque of 500 N·m.
Roewe RX8
16.88-22.88 million yuan
The Roewe RX8 is basically the same size as the road shakers, the whole series uses a 2.0T engine, the maximum power is 222Ps, and the drivetrain matches 6AT.
Nissan Tuda
16.98-24.83 million yuan
Nissan Tudor is a well-known hardcore SUV that uses a larger 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, but with a maximum power of only 193Ps, a 6-speed manual and a 7AT transmission.
Tank 300
19.58-30.80 million yuan
Since the Roadbreakers will compete with their own Bronco in the United States, it is natural to compete with the Tank 300 when they come to China. Although the latter 2.0T 227Ps is not dominant in power, it has a lot of personality in terms of image.
In recent years, road shakers' sales in the United States and at home have been less than ideal, with sales of only a few hundred units in China last year, a sharp decline compared with 2020. The road-breakers are mainly not very attractive in terms of price, and the product has reached the end of the stage. With the arrival of the Tank 500 and BJ212 this year, the off-road vehicle market is becoming more and more competitive, and the challenges for new road shakers are not small.