Ford Everest Sport arrives in SA
Ford South Africa has recently added two fresh new derivatives to its Everest range. The latest Everest Sport models will be strictly appearance-based so no enhancements in terms of power have been made. Much like the recently introduced Ranger FX4, the Everest Sport will be offered in the exclusive Blue Oval brand’s 2.0 SiT powertrain, with consumers having a choice of either a 4x2 or 4x4 guise. The Everest Sport will produce 132kW in power and 420 Nm of torque, it will come equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
In terms of changes, the Everest Sport gets kitted out with a black mesh grille, exclusive Sport decals on its body, 20-inch black alloy wheels, and black roof rails. The cabin also gets leather-trimmed sports seats, which get featured with “Sport” logos and blue stitching and trim accents. The Everest Sport will come available in six exterior colours, ranging from Diffused Silver, Frozen White, Moondust Silver, Agate Black, Sea Grey, and Copper Red.
This new Everest Sport has made its way quietly to Ford’s local site, so more details on it will come as soon as it's officially launched.
Pricing
Ford Everest 2.0 SiT XLT Sport 10AT 4x2 R662 800
Ford Everest 2.0 SiT XLT Sport 10AT 4x4 R704 400
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FAQ
Q: What does the Ford Everest Sport cost in South Africa?
The Ford Everest Sport starts at R662,800 for the 2.0 SiT XLT Sport 10AT 4x2, while the 4x4 version will set you back R704,400.
Q: What's the difference between the Ford Everest Sport and regular Everest?
The Everest Sport is purely a cosmetic upgrade with a black mesh grille, 20-inch black alloy wheels, Sport decals, black roof rails, and leather sports seats with blue stitching, but it uses the same 132kW, 420Nm 2.0 SiT engine as other Everest models.
Q: Is the Ford Everest Sport available in 4x4?
Yes, the Ford Everest Sport comes in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations, with the 4x4 version costing R41,600 more than the 4x2 model.
Q: How much power does the Ford Everest Sport have?
The Ford Everest Sport produces 132kW of power and 420Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Q: What colours is the Ford Everest Sport available in?
The Everest Sport comes in six colours: Diffused Silver, Frozen White, Moondust Silver, Agate Black, Sea Grey, and Copper Red.
Should You Buy It?
The Ford Everest Sport is worth considering if you want a premium-looking SUV without paying Fortuner money, but it's essentially a R40,000 styling package on an already capable vehicle. At R662,800 for the 4x2 and R704,400 for the 4x4, you're getting solid build quality, decent fuel economy from the 2.0 SiT engine, and those eye-catching 20-inch black wheels that'll turn heads at the shopping centre. The best value seven-seater SUV under R750,000 in SA is still the regular Everest XLT, but if you've got the extra cash and want something that stands out from the sea of silver SUVs, the Sport package delivers enough visual punch to justify the premium.
