Ford Everest Ambiente 2018 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
8.4

Likes

8.0-inch colour screen
Choice of RWD/4WD
Sub-$50K pricing for RWD

Dislikes

No AEB
Bland interior trim
No diff lock on RWD models
Mark Oastler

Contributing Journalist

1 min read

The Ambiente is the entry point for the Everest range, and with the addition of a more affordable RWD option with five seats in 2017, it opened the door to Everest ownership for under $50K.

The differences between RWD and 4WD Ambiente grades are the full-time 4WD transmission (extra 104kg) and extra console controls for the Terrain Management System, electronic locking rear differential and hill descent control. Otherwise they are the same.

The Ambiente grade includes 17-inch alloy wheels and 265/65 R17 tyres with a matching spare, side steps, auto on-off headlamps, front fog lights and 'MyKey' control system. The 50-shades-of-grey interior includes cruise control, dual-zone climate control, rear view camera, rear seat ventilation controls and a 10-speaker sound system featuring a big 8.0-inch colour touchscreen interface (so easy to use) with Ford’s 'SYNC 3' connectivity system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Ambiente range starts with the RWD five-seater ($47,990) and RWD seven-seater ($48,990).

The 4WD variants push pricing above the $50K threshold, with the five-seater ($52,990) and seven-seater ($53,990).

Read the full 2018 Ford Everest review

Ford Everest 2018: Ambiente (rwd 7 Seat)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 5, 3.2L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 8.5L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $43,560 - $50,710
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$27,152
Based on 139 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$13,999
HIGHEST PRICE
$39,990
Mark Oastler

Contributing Journalist

Mark Oastler has been a prominent motoring journalist in print and electronic media for more than four decades. Now based in Melbourne, his diverse roles have included more than a decade of motor sport TV commentary for both the Seven and Ten networks, editor of Street Machine magazine, founding editor of Australian Muscle Car magazine and freelance contributor to Wheels, Motor, Auto Action, Unique Cars, V8X, AMC, Suncorp and many more. In addition to his regular reviews and advice pieces for CarsGuide, he is also a feature writer and online TV host for the popular Shannons Club website.
About Author
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Pricing Guide
$13,999
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
For more information on
2018 Ford Everest
See Pricing & Specs

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