Ford Philippines is boosting its SUV lineup with the addition of a new Ford Everest variant, the new Ford Everest Trend, offering customers a new mid-size SUV variant that offers great value with enhancements in its smart and safe features.
The new Ford Everest Trend has a new front grille design, rearview camera, power lift tailgate, LED projector headlamps with daytime running lamps, and additional driver knee airbags to bring the total number to seven airbags.
“We are expanding our SUV lineup to provide customers with another reliable Ford Everest variant that suits their diverse needs and lifestyles. The new Everest Trend comes with features such as seven airbags, LED headlamps, power liftgate, and leather seats that make it one of the most competitive and feature-packed mid-sized SUVs for its pricing,” said PK Umashankar, managing director, Ford Philippines.
The new Everest Trend is powered by Ford’s proven 2.2-liter TDCi diesel engine which delivers up to 158hp and up to 385Nm of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission that offers power and smooth acceleration while staying fuel-efficient.
Aside from the new front grille design and smart and safety feature enhancements, the new Everest Trend comes in 18-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors with side turn indicators, side steps, roof rails, and front and rear splash guards. The Everest Trend also comes with leather seats, giving customers a more refined seating experience.
As a technology-led SUV, the new Everest Trend is equipped with several Driver-Assist Technologies (DAT) that allows it to be a perfect city car while remaining a formidable force in off-road environments. The Everest Trend’s DAT and safety features include Cruise Control, Electronic Stability Control with Anti-lock braking system, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Roll Stability Control, and Hill Launch Assist.
For drive comfort, the Everest Trend comes with an 8-inch color touchscreen infotainment system. It has USB Ports as well as Ford’s SYNC 3 with Apple CarPlay and Android compatibility.
The new Everest Trend is available in all Ford dealerships nationwide with a retail price poof PHP 1,738,000. It comes in four color variants: absolute black, aluminum metallic, artic white, and meteor gray.