Everest Wildtrak special edition announced

FOLLOWING its unveiling earlier this year, Ford Australia has confirmed this week that the Everest Wildtrak special edition will go on sale Down Under.

Priced from $73,090 plus on-road costs, the seven-seat Everest Wildtrak SUV builds on the variant’s 14-year history with the Ranger utility, and brings what Ford describes as “top adventure trim” and “exclusive exterior and interior detailing” to the well-kitted model.

Available in “limited numbers”, the Ford Everest Wildtrak is powered exclusively by a 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel V6 paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission and full-time all-wheel drive. Braked towing capacity remains at a healthy 3500kg when optioned with the factory Tow Pack.

Visually, the Everest Wildtrak is characterised by a unique front grille and bumper design, the bonnet, doors and rear tailgate are all adorned with bold Wildtrak badging. Like its ute sibling, the Everest Wildtrak is now available in Luxe Yellow – a first in the nameplates’ history.

The bumper’s H-bar, grille surround, wheel lip mouldings, fender vents and mirror caps are all finished in Bolder Grey, while chrome stand-off roof rails adorn the top of the Wildtrak.

Wheel and tyre packages include 20-inch Asphalt Matt Black machined-face alloy wheels with all-season tyres, while an 18-inch Bolder Grey alloy wheel and all-terrain tyre combination is available as a no-cost option. Both offerings are provided with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System as standard.

Inside the cabin, the Everest Wildtrak offers Ebony leather upholstery with contrasting Cyber Orange stitching, a 10-way powered adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, eight-way passenger seat adjustment, front seat heating and ventilation, a panoramic roof, 360-degree camera technology, exterior zone lighting, and ambient LED lighting.

Ford Australia says it will announce further specification details closer to the model’s launch.

“The 2022 Everest set new standards for performance, comfort and versatility in the seven-seat, large SUV segment,” said Ford Australia chief platform engineer for Ranger and Everest, David Grice.

“With the addition of Everest Wildtrak, Australian families can now choose an SUV without compromise when it comes to combining work and play.”

Mr Grice’s sentiments were echoed by Ford Australia president and CEO, Andrew Birkic, who said the special edition model is likely to prove as popular as its utility counterpart.

“Australians understand what the Wildtrak badge means – which is why it is one of our most popular Ranger variants – and we’re thrilled to add it to the Everest family for the first time,” he said.

“Everest Wildtrak will give customers a vehicle that helps them go wherever their adventurous spirit takes them and puts a smile on their face while doing it.”

2023 Ford Everest pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.