The Ford Everest has been updated and looks impressive, but it won't be available in the US.

The new generation Ford Everest offers the ultimate in power, design and luxury. The new generation Everest's sanctuary-like interior offers passengers a comfortable, safe, high-tech and inviting cabin.

Ford has officially unveiled the next generation Everest. Offered in select international markets, especially Asia, this off-road-focused SUV is smarter and more powerful than ever before, and significantly more upscale both inside and out.

Stronger and more elegant

Based on a truck, the Everest features a body-on-frame design for durability on the trails. Think of this SUV as the blue oval version of the ever popular .

Engineers have focused on making the new Everest more durable and stylish. The track of the SUV has been widened by about 2 inches and the wheelbase has been stretched. The retuned dampers should provide better on-road and off-road performance.

Available with 3 transmission configurations

Giving drivers more choice, the new Everest will be available with three powertrain configurations. Both partial and permanent all-wheel drive systems are offered, although rear-wheel drive is also available depending on the market, presumably for people who don't need heavy off-road capabilities. 

Backing up this SUV's mountaineering credentials, you can get it with skid plates, a locking rear differential, and even different off-road driving modes. All this magnificence allows Everest to ford more than 31 inches of water. This SUV can also tow up to 7,716 pounds, which is an impressive amount.

Wide choice of engines available

Behind a sleek grille and C-clamp headlights, various engines hide. The 6-litre diesel V3.0 should be the premium offering, although mono- and bi-turbo versions of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder oil engine are also offered depending on the market. Like many North American vehicles in Ford's extensive lineup, the 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine will also be available in the new Everest. As for transmissions, a six- or ten-speed automatic is expected.

What's inside Ford Everest

Everest's interior is sleeker than before, with ambient lighting, more luxurious materials and premium finishes. Wireless device charging is available, as well as a 10-way heated and ventilated driver's seat. For added luxury, heated second-row seats are also offered, which now slide forward for easier access to Everest's third row. For added comfort, push-button seat folding is also available, a premium touch.

To complement the looks, an 8-inch or 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster is offered, as well as a 10-inch or 12-inch in-dash touchscreen. Everest comes with the Sync 4A infotainment system, which should be fast and intuitive.

Driver Assistance Technologies

In keeping with those fancy displays, there's a lot of technology in this SUV. Several adaptive cruise control systems are on offer, including one with stop and start capability, another with lane centering, and a third that can also automatically adjust vehicle speed based on changing restrictions. A new blind-spot monitoring system is offered, which also extends to trailers, as well as enhanced driver assistance features such as reversing brake assist and road edge detection. Active Park Assist 2.0, which allows Everest to park parallel or perpendicular, is also on the menu.

Three trim levels available

The Everest will be offered in three trims: Sport, Titanium Plus and Platinum, the latter of which is new, though more trims will be available depending on where the car is sold. With a body-on-frame design and seating for up to seven people, this is a traditional SUV that should be super capable in the mud. 

With Ford's already exhaustive SUV lineup, including models like the Bronco, Explorer and Expedition, it seems unlikely the automaker will ever offer the Everest in the US, but that doesn't stop us from wanting it.

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