Ford’s Everest Tremor debuts down under
If you’re a Ford Ranger Tremor enthusiast, the news of the Tremor nameplate migrating to the Everest ladder-frame SUV is likely to evoke some emotional response. However, there’s a catch: currently, the Everest Tremor is exclusively reserved for the Australian market, leaving us hopeful that it will eventually make its way to our local shores.
Like its counterpart, the Tremor bakkie, the Everest Tremor has a tough off-road stance that, if you squint hard enough, has some features similar to the imposing Raptor. With beefed-up suspension and robust all-terrain tyres, it’s a natural contender in the realm of off-road capability.
Compared to the standard Everest models, the Tremor introduces several enhancements. These include Bilstein’s position-sensitive dampers, upgraded springs, a Rock Crawl drive mode from the Raptor for improved off-road traction, a distinct front grille featuring a honeycomb pattern, integrated auxiliary LED lights, robust heavy-duty side steps, a protective steel bash plate, and prominent Tremor insignia.
Ford hasn’t shared interior pictures of the Everest Tremor, but we assume that it would share a similar interior setup as its bakkie counterpart. This consists of an off-road SYNC screen with a 360-degree camera system, a 12.1-inch touchscreen display, and a wireless charging pad.
Things are a little different under the bonnet. Instead of the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine that powers the Ranger Tremor, the Everest gets a bigger 3.0-litre V6 turbocharged diesel engine with 184kW and 600Nm plus a 10-speed automatic transmission and a 4WD system. The power figures match those of the Wildtrak X and Platinum models currently available for sale in SA.
In the Australian market, the Everest Tremor is priced at AU$76,590, which roughly converts to R924,293 based on the current exchange rate.
The Everest Tremor is currently exclusively available in Australia. However, given the similarities between the Australian and local automotive landscapes, there is a possibility that it may eventually make its way to our shores. Should that happen, the Everest Tremor would certainly sweeten the existing lineup, especially for family-minded adventurers.
