We highlight a handful of our favorite new improvements and/or additions in the U704-series Everest, with some forging new ground for the sector.
If you want to know more about the old version of Everest, you can click on the Ford Everest 2022. Now, let’s take a deeper look at the top features of the 2023 Ford Everest.
Door handles from the F-Series
Thankfully, Ford ditched the old and creaky interior of the outgoing Everest in favor of a completely redesigned interior based on the upcoming new Ranger, bringing a far more modern.
Consider the following: an 8.0-inch or 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster (Platinum only), a portrait-oriented touchscreen of up to 12.1 inches, a BMW-style ‚e-Shifter,‘ wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, wireless charging, and even an inbuilt modem.
As it became evident that truck and SUV interior requirements were merging into one, Ford commissioned ten competing dash design ideas for Everest/Ranger, which were whittled down to four.
The rear door knobs, which are part of the reprofiled door moldings, are our favorite interior feature. And they’re direct from the parts bin of a Ford F-Series pickup. They’re meant to be opened with one hand rather than both, as in the old configuration, reducing the risk of powerful gusts of wind pushing the doors wide open because your hand will already be clasping the handle.
The F-Series-ification of the Everest (and Ranger) has begun, extending beyond those C-clamp headlights, with the next-gen Fords all merging under one canopy from 2027…
Access to the third row has been improved.
The original Everest’s limited third-row access – which needed some nifty contortionist maneuvers for larger people to get in or out – has been mitigated a little owing to a key extra few millimetres of center-seat flexibility. The tilt and slide configuration is still substantially the same.
Furthermore, the modified rear portion allowed for less bulky interior trim, resulting in less obstacles for your feet and legs when getting in and out of the SUV.
The third row is considerably broader than before, thanks to the revamped body, and the updated seats and extra legroom offer improved comfort.
Trailer Lights Check
The Tow Pack adds a trailer light check/connection check list feature that drivers can see from outside the car, eliminating the need for someone else to operate the brakes, indicators, or lights.
This is done using the FordPass App, which also has a trailer connection checklist.
Reverse Brake Assist Detects objects hiding behind the Everest, such as other cars or pedestrians, and applies the brakes if the driver fails to do so.
Should the car be impacted by another vehicle after the first collision, post-collision braking is also available.
In addition, the automatic gearbox in every Everest now has a tow-haul option for enhanced reaction.