Along with the new Ranger Wildtrak-X, Ford Philippines has launched a new top-of-the-line variant for its popular midsize SUV: Meet the new Ford Everest Platinum, which comes with a sticker price of P2,849,000.
The Everest Platinum adopts the lineup’s premium look. It has Ford’s signature front grille, comes with either 21-inch alloy wheels, and has four colors to choose from: Absolute Black, Acacia Green, Aluminum Metallic, and Snowflake White Pearl. Powering the new Everest Platinum is a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 that delivers 247hp and 600Nm of torque and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission
The Everest Platinum is joined by the Wildtrak 4×4, Sport+ 4×2, and Active 4×2 variants in the stable. The 10-speed gearbox is now standard across the range, but all other trims get a familiar 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel that produces 167hp and 405Nm of torque.
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Regardless of engine specs, both Platinum and Wildtrak variants come with Ford’s 4WD Terrain Management System with six selectable drive modes. Suspension is taken care of by double wishbone up front and coil springs with Watt’s linkage out back. Both front and rear setups have anti-roll bars.
As for the interior, the Platinum gets a 12.4-inch instrument panel, a 12-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The pair of displays comes as standard, but in other variants, the head unit comes with an eight-speaker setup.
For more in-depth info on the new Ford Everest Platinum and the rest of the Everest lineup, stay tuned to our website and social media pages for more. In the meantime, what do you think of this new top-of-the-line variant? Let us know in the comments section. You can also view the full price list of the updated Everest lineup below.
