Ford Everest Review: Performance, Features, Safety and Off-Road Capability in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: The Ford Everest is a three-row SUV designed to combine family practicality with four-wheel-drive capability and the technology expected from a modern SUV. In Saudi Arabia, Ford positions the Everest as an SUV suited to both everyday driving and off-road adventures, with features focused on passenger comfort, terrain management, cargo flexibility, and driver assistance. It comes in four variants, including XLS, XLS, XLT, and Limited. All four are equipped with four-wheel drive, while the engine and transmission combinations vary across the lineup.

Ford Everest Key Specifications

• Engine options: 2.0-litre Turbo Diesel and 2.3-litre I-4 EcoBoost petrol
• Maximum power: Up to 296 hp
• Maximum torque: Up to 420 Nm
• Transmission: 6-speed SelectShift automatic or 10-speed SelectShift automatic
• Drive: 4x4 across the listed variants
• Fuel tank: 80 litres
• Seating: Three rows
• Airbags: 7
• Infotainment: SYNC 4 v2
• Centre touchscreen: 10-inch or 12-inch
• Instrument cluster: 8-inch LCD
• Wheels: 18-inch alloy or 21-inch alloy, depending on variant

Ford Everest Engine and Performance

The Everest's powertrain lineup combines the following diesel and petrol options: 

Variant	Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission	Drive
XLS	2.0L Turbo Diesel	170 hp	405 Nm	6-speed SelectShift AT	4x4
XLS	2.3L I-4 EcoBoost	296 hp	420 Nm	10-speed SelectShift AT	4x4
XLT	2.3L I-4 EcoBoost	296 hp	420 Nm	10-speed SelectShift AT	4x4
Limited	2.3L I-4 EcoBoost	296 hp	420 Nm	10-speed SelectShift AT	4x4

Ford also equips the Everest with front and rear tow hooks and an 80-litre fuel tank across the lineup.

Ford Everest Off-Road Capability

Four-wheel drive is standard across the variants. The Everest also gets off-road drive modes, Hill Launch Assist and an off-road-focused terrain management system on the higher variants.

• 4x4 drivetrain across the range
• Off-Road Drive Modes
• Hill Launch Assist
• Locking differential
• Off-Road Screens and Rotary Terrain Management System on XLT and Limited
• Underbody shields
• Front and rear tow hooks

This equipment gives the Everest a clear focus on off-road use without sacrificing its three-row SUV layout.

Ford Everest Exterior Design

The Everest has a traditional SUV profile with a practical focus, while the higher variants add more premium exterior detailing. All four trims receive LED headlamps, LED tail lamps, LED daytime running lights and LED fog lamps. Rain-sensing wipers are available from the second trim upwards. Wheel sizes vary across the range:

• XLS: 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres
• XLS: 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres
• XLT: 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres
• Limited: 21-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres

The Limited adds several visual upgrades, including chrome exterior handles, a chrome grille, chrome roof rails, bright-finish side steps and chrome mirrors with heating and puddle lamps.

Ford Everest Interior and Seating

One of the Everest's major advantages is its three-row configuration with 60/40 split-fold second-row bench and folding third-row seats across the lineup, while the Limited receives power-fold third-row seats. The seating equipment varies between variants:

• Entry versions: 8-way manual driver seat and 4-way manual passenger seat with cloth upholstery
• XLT: 8-way power driver and passenger seats with leather upholstery
• Limited: 8-way power driver and passenger seats with leather upholstery

All variants also feature independent rear-row air conditioning with overhead and floor registers, while the glove box includes a cooling function. Higher variants add leather-wrapped steering wheels, leather gear shifters and leather-stitched console elements. The Limited also receives a dual-panel sunroof and ambient lighting.

Ford Everest Technology and Infotainment

The Everest comes with Ford's SYNC 4 v2 infotainment system across. The three base variants receive a 10-inch centre touchscreen, while the Limited gets a 12-inch touchscreen with navigation. All variants also have an 8-inch LCD instrument cluster. Technology highlights include:

• SYNC 4 v2
• 10-inch or 12-inch touchscreen
• 8-inch LCD instrument cluster
• 8-speaker audio system
• B&O 12-speaker premium audio system on Limited
• Wireless charging on XLT and Limited
• Windscreen-mounted USB port on XLT and Limited
• Rearview camera
• Front and rear parking sensors on higher variants

This gives the Limited trim an edge with a noticeably more technology-focused cabin, combining the larger screen and navigation with premium audio, wireless charging and additional parking assistance.

Ford Everest Safety Features

Safety equipment includes seven airbags, ABS, ESC and RSC across all four trims. Keyless entry and push-button start are also standard across the range. The higher variants receive additional driver-assistance systems.

Key Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

• 7 airbags
• ABS/ESC/RSC
• Rear parking sensors
• Rearview camera
• Front parking sensors on XLT and Limited
• Lane Keeping Aid on Limited
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go on Limited
• Driver Alert System on Limited
• Collision Mitigation with Post Impact Braking on Limited
• BLIS with Trailer Tow on Limited
• Reverse Brake Assist on Limited
• 360-degree camera on Limited
• Auto high beam on Limited
• Pro-Trailer Backup Assist on Limited

Ford Everest Variants

Variant	Key Highlights
XLS	2.0L turbo diesel, 170 hp, 405 Nm, 6-speed automatic, 4x4
XLS	2.3L EcoBoost, 296 hp, 420 Nm, 10-speed automatic, 4x4
XLT	2.3L EcoBoost, leather seats, wireless charging, off-road screens and terrain management
Limited	2.3L EcoBoost, 12-inch touchscreen with navigation, B&O audio, 360-degree camera and advanced driver assistance

Ford Everest Review: Final Verdict

For Saudi buyers, the Ford Everest's main proposition is its combination of three-row practicality, four-wheel-drive capability, off-road technology, family-focused equipment and modern cabin features. The Ford Everest combines the practicality of a three-row family SUV with the capability of a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Its powertrain range includes a 2.0-litre turbo diesel and 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Its off-road credentials are supported by standard 4x4, selectable off-road drive modes, a locking differential, Hill Launch Assist and, on higher variants, the Rotary Terrain Management System and off-road screens. Inside, the Everest focuses strongly on family usability, with three rows of seating, independent rear air conditioning, folding rear seats and available leather upholstery.

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