The Ford Everest is receiving a new, less powerful base engine, as well as a rejigged model range.
For what Ford Australia calls model year 2026.5, the popular large off-road SUV is moving from a bi- to a single-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, though the carryover 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 will be available across all model grades including the new entry-level Active variant.
Orders for the MY26.5 Everest open in December, ahead of customer deliveries scheduled for mid-2026.
Ford Australia has announced pricing in the meantime, as well as limited specifications.
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The range will open at $58,990 before on-road costs, down $500 from the MY26 Ambiente bi-turbo 4WD.
While the current Ranger has been offered with both single- and bi-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engines since launch, only the latter was offered in the related Everest.
With the bi-turbo engine getting the axe, an updated single-turbo four-cylinder now joins the Everest lineup where it’s the standard engine in the new Active and the carryover Sport.
Using a 10-speed auto like the defunct bi-turbo, it produces 125kW of power and 405Nm of torque – steep drops of 29kW and 95Nm from the engine it replaces.
Fuel consumption figures aren’t yet available. The outgoing bi-turbo engine used between 7.1 and 7.2L/100km, depending on the model grade.
All Everests are four-wheel drive, after rear-wheel drive variants were dropped earlier this year. And regardless of engine, all Everests can tow 3500kg.
The Ambiente and Trend have been replaced by a new Active, which comes standard with leather-accented upholstery and a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system – features you previously had to step up to the Trend for.
New exterior finishes include Alabaster White and Acacia Green, with Equinox Bronze discontinued, while the Everest’s exterior has been tweaked with Ford moving away from contrasting grey and chrome accents in favour of black.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Everest Active | $58,990 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Active V6 | $66,990 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Sport | $68,990 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Sport V6 | $76,990 (+$1000) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Tremor V6 | $79,990 (+$1550) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Platinum V6 | $83,490 (+$500) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Ford Australia hasn’t announced any fuel economy or CO2 emissions figures for the 2026.5 Everest.
| Specifications | Everest 2.0 | Everest 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo-diesel 4cyl | 3.0L turbo-diesel V6 |
| Power | 125kW | 184kW |
| Torque | 405Nm | 600Nm |
| Transmission | 10-speed auto | 10-speed auto |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | TBC | 8.5L/100km |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | TBC | 224-250g/km |
| Fuel tank | TBC | 80L |
| Braked towing capacity | 3500kg | 3500kg |
Dimensions
Ford hasn’t announced dimensions for the MY26.5 Everest, however, they’re unlikely to change from the pre-update model.
| Dimensions | Ford Everest |
|---|---|
| Length | 4914mm |
| Width | 1923-1954mm (without mirrors) 2015mm (mirrors folded) 2207mm (mirrors extended) |
| Height | 1904mm (Tremor) 1876mm (all other variants) |
| Wheelbase | 2900mm |
| Cargo capacity | 259L (behind third row, measured to the roof) 898L (third row folded, to the roof) 1818L-1823L (second and third rows folded, measured to roof) |
Servicing and Warranty
Ford backs its vehicles with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
It hasn’t yet announced service pricing for MY26.5 vehicles.
Safety
The Ford Everest has a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.
| Category | Ford Everest |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 86 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 93 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 74 per cent |
| Safety assist | 86 per cent |
A tyre pressure monitoring has been made standard across the lineup for MY26.5. Sport variants and up also get a surround-view camera.
A full list of safety equipment has yet to be released.
Standard Equipment
The Everest Active comes standard with the following equipment:
- Five-seat configuration
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Privacy glass
- 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Leather-accented upholstery (excl. third row, second-row centre seat)
Ford hasn’t detailed full equipment lists for the carryover Sport, Tremor and Platinum grades.
However, it has confirmed the Tremor will come standard with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat, both with heating and ventilation. This equipment was previously optional on the Tremor.
Options
A seven-seat configuration is optional in the Everest Active for $1350. You will also be able to opt to remove this third row of seating from the Tremor for no extra cost.
Other options include:
- Rough Terrain pack (Tremor; $3550)
- Towing Pack (Active; $2000)
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Premium Towing Pack (Sport, Tremor, Platinum; $2500)
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist
No-cost options include:
- 18-inch wheels in all-terrain tyres (Sport, Platinum)
- Body-colour roof (Platinum)
Colours
Arctic White is the standard exterior paint colour for the Everest range.
The following colours are available for an additional $750:
- Acacia Green (Platinum only)
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
- Command Grey (Sport, Tremor)
- Alabaster White pearlescent (Sport, Platinum)
- Meteor Grey
- Aluminium
- Absolute Black