EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

Better gear than Ambiente
Strong diesel engine
Nice to drive

Dislikes

A bit expensive compared to rivals
Optional heated seats
No V6 option
Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

2 min read

The second-step up the 2023 Ford Everest range is the Trend, which follows a very similar trajectory to the entry-level version, but adds plenty of additional equipment.

The Trend grade is available in a 4x2 rear-wheel drive version for $60,290 (MSRP), while the 4x4 version adds a premium of five grand for 4x4 at $65,290 (MSRP). 

Both versions run the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel engine producing 154kW of power and 500Nm of torque, which is better than competitive for the class. The fuel consumption claim varies between 4x2 (7.1L/100km) and 4x4 (7.2L/100km). Towing capacity, across all Everest models, is 750kg for an unbraked trailer, and 3500kg for a braked trailer.

Unlike the Ambiente, the Trend scores seven seats as standard, and builds upon the standard gear of the Ambiente to help you feel like you’re getting your $7300 extra spend.

It has standard 18-inch wheels (which can be upgraded to 18s with all-terrain tyres for $500), an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.0-inch portrait media system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and sat nav, LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, seven seats, rear privacy glass, a powered tailgate, and leather-trimmed seats. Buyers of the Trend can specify heated and ventilated front seats with electric adjustment for an extra $900.

As with the Ambiente, Trend models come with a strong complement of safety equipment, including high speed AEB with pedestrian, cyclist and junction detection, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, low-speed reverse AEB, a reversing camera, and front and rear parking sensors, along with nine airbags including full-length three-row curtain airbag coverage.

Read the full 2023 Ford Everest review

Ford Everest 2023: Trend (4X2)

Engine Type Bi Turbo Diesel 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 7.1L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $49,280 - $56,650
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$58,044
Based on 355 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$35,980
HIGHEST PRICE
$80,990
Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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Pricing Guide
$35,980
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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