2022 Ford Everest (3rd Generation)

Ford Everest vs Toyota Fortuner: What to buy?

Conclusion

With the Fortuner’s more affordable pricing, allied with Toyota’s broad dealer footprint and reputation for excellent after-sales service, the market’s top-selling 7-seat Adventure SUV remains a solid proposition.

The addition of the XLT grade in the Everest line-up has certainly spiced up the Adventure SUV segment, however. The XLT derivatives may be “entry-level”, but they are anything but sparsely equipped – the 2.0 BiTurbo XLT 4×4 is undeniably a strong rival to the Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4×4 – space-, spec- and tech-wise.

The Everest 2.0 BiTurbo XLT 4×4’s price premium compared with the Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4×4 seems trifle if you consider the Ford’s superior standard spec and more modern packaging, but bear in mind that the Everest’s price excludes a service plan. With a comparable 6-year/90 000 km service plan added on, the price difference extends even further. Is that extra outlay worthwhile?

In this case, size matters. The Everest’s occupants will be more comfortable thanks to a notably spacious and modern cabin that eclipses that of the conservatively executed Fortuner. At its price, the Everest 2.0 BiTurbo XLT 4×4, with its comprehensive standard feature list, gives the Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4×4 stiff competition and we think the former is an excellent option to consider in this segment.

Remember that if you opt for a shorter service plan (less than 6 years, to better reflect the duration that you intend to own the vehicle), the projected price difference between the Ford and Toyota will diminish.

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Ford Everest vs Toyota Fortuner: What to buy?

The new Ford Everest XLT appears to be a strong value proposition but how does it compare to the Toyota Fortuner? Take a look!
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Ford Everest Sport (2023) Review

FAST FACTS

Model: Ford Everest 2.0 BiTurbo 4×4 Sport
Price: R1 020 300 (August 2023)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder twin-turbodiesel
Power/Torque: 154 kW/500 Nm
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
0-100kph: 9.85 sec (tested)
Fuel consumption: 7.5 L/100 km (claimed)
Luggage/Utility space: 259/898/1 823 litres

Price and After-Sales Support

The 2023 Ford Everest 2.0 BiTurbo 4×4 Sport costs R1 020 300 (before options, August 2023). The price includes a 4-year/120 000 km vehicle warranty, but service or maintenance plans are optional.

Verdict

There’s a lot to like about the Ford Everest Sport, particularly in terms of its overall look, but on reflection, we wonder whether it is not ultimately worth stretching your budget to buy the Platinum version… or opt for one of the cheaper Everest variants (if you’re willing to do without 4-wheel drive) instead. The dip in power compared with the V6 is noticeable and besides, our test unit wasn’t particularly fuel efficient.

And then, given the relatively small price gap of R150k to the Platinum, and the long list of features that that apex derivative offers, we’d say favour the flagship over the Everest Sport. If, however, that is not an option, and you’re looking for a brand new off-road-capable 7-seater adventure SUV for around R1 million, we do rate the Everest Sport as a superior offering to its Fortuner and MU-X equivalents.

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Ford Everest Sport (2023) Review

If you don’t need 6-cylinder power, and are willing to sacrifice some tech, the Ford Everest 2.0 BiTurbo 4x4 Sport offers significant appeal.
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Road trip to the Berg shows Ford Everest XLT is possibly all the SUV you’ll ever need

VERDICT

Although it doesn’t have all the trappings of the more expensive Ford Everest models, the XLT is quite possibly all the SUV you’ll ever need, with its semi-luxurious cabin and refined road manners.

While its size might make it a bit cumbersome for city life and the narrow parking lots that come with it, the big SUV is truly in its element when you hit the open road.

But being more expensive than the opposition, due to it now being an import, the Everest doesn’t quite play the same value card as its locally-built Ranger cousin does in relation to its rivals. You’ll also have to pay extra for a service plan. But all round, it’s still a very impressive chunk of metal.

 
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