These include chunky 17-inch alloys and 255/70 R17 tyres with a full-size steel spare, full LED lighting including front fog lamps and signature 'C-clamp' daytime running lights, black side-steps, black roof rails and more.

There's a height-and-reach adjustable steering wheel, electronic parking brake, wireless phone-charging, three 12-volt power outlets, two front USB ports, dual-zone climate control and an 8.0-inch configurable colour driver's instrument display. There's also a big 10.1-inch colour touchscreen that controls multiple vehicle functions, including the eight-speaker infotainment system with multiple connectivity including 'FordPass Connect' and Apple/Android devices.

The interior offers patterned-fabric seating with an eight-way manually-adjusted driver’s seat including lumbar support and 60/40-split rear seat with adjustable backrests. The optional third-row seats have a 50/50 split.

The Everest is available with a 154kW/500Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel engine, driving the rear or all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission, or a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 offering 184kW/600Nm, in AWD only and using the same auto.

Based on Ford's official combined average consumption of 7.1L/100km, the 2.0L Everest Ambiente 4x2 has a theoretical driving range of around 1100km from its 80-litre tank.

V6 4x4 models consume 8.5L/100km, so with the same 80-litre tank capacity range shrinks to around 940km.

The Everest Ambiente 4x2 can accelerate from 0-100km/ in approximately 10 seconds. Top speed is 200km/h.