The ladder-frame sport-utility vehicle category is a mainstay in the South African market.
The new Everest in Sport and Platinum trim.The ladder-frame sport utility vehicle category is a mainstay in the South African market.
And it seems like the American firm has raised the bar even further with this third iteration, which we tested recently in both Sport and Platinum guises. Clambering up and into the Sport, the first thing the driver will notice is that large 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system taking centre stage. The latest SYNC4A system is extremely easy to suss out, with its clear display, large tiles and straightforward menu layouts.
After a few minutes in the saddle, the improvements with regards to the tractability of the motor is clear. Whereas the outgoing vehicle in this pairing was inclined to linger between gears, the new 2.0 BiT is slicker and more intuitive in the way it swaps cogs. Average consumption after our test week was 13l/100km. Its capabilities remain intact off road, with a ground clearance of 229mm, wading depth of 800mm and low-range. On the amenities front, there is little to be desired in the Sport.
The biggest talking point is under the hood, where you will find a 2,993cc, turbocharged diesel V6 motor. It produces 184kW and 600Nm, mated to a 10-speed automatic just like the Sport, but with permanent all-wheel drive.
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