Sponsored

Post your off-road pics.

Randy

Well-Known Member
First Name
Randy
Joined
Jul 1, 2019
Threads
13
Messages
148
Reaction score
291
Location
33596
Vehicle(s)
Ranger 2019
Vehicle Showcase
2
Nice for an Everest.... I have yet to see one come to my shop and I can't think how cool these look. Bigger than and Edge, smaller than an Explorer?
 


BcP28

Well-Known Member
First Name
Bennett
Joined
Jun 28, 2019
Threads
7
Messages
187
Reaction score
724
Location
Michigan
Vehicle(s)
2021 Ford F150, 2015 Ford Edge Sport
Occupation
Engineer
Nice for an Everest.... I have yet to see one come to my shop and I can't think how cool these look. Bigger than and Edge, smaller than an Explorer?
I've seen a handful Everest "M-Plates" (Ford owned prototypes) rolling around the Dearborn area from time-to-time...I'd say they are about the size of the current 4Runner.
 

Randy

Well-Known Member
First Name
Randy
Joined
Jul 1, 2019
Threads
13
Messages
148
Reaction score
291
Location
33596
Vehicle(s)
Ranger 2019
Vehicle Showcase
2
I've seen a handful Everest "M-Plates" (Ford owned prototypes) rolling around the Dearborn area from time-to-time...I'd say they are about the size of the current 4Runner.
Hope they bring them to the US markets. I think Ford needs something in between the Explorer and Edge, just as Toyota has the Rav4, Highlander and Sequioa
 

doug910

Well-Known Member
First Name
Doug
Joined
Apr 8, 2019
Threads
9
Messages
431
Reaction score
631
Location
Detroit, MI
Vehicle(s)
'19 Ranger, '02 BMW 540i
Occupation
Engineer
Hope they bring them to the US markets. I think Ford needs something in between the Explorer and Edge, just as Toyota has the Rav4, Highlander and Sequioa
I don't agree - here's why. The Everest is a body on frame SUV that is not in the same category as the Edge and Explorer crossovers. Plus, we're getting the Bronco here to satisfy your needs.

As far as your comparison to Toyota goes, Ford has more to offer in terms of a crossover and SUV lineup (listed from smallest to biggest:
Ecosport = None in Toyota
Escape = Rav4
Future Mini Bronco = None in Toyota
Edge = None in Toyota
Future Bronco = 4Runner
Explorer = Highlander
Expedition = Sequoia
 

Deleted member 1634

I don't agree - here's why. The Everest is a body on frame SUV that is not in the same category as the Edge and Explorer crossovers. Plus, we're getting the Bronco here to satisfy your needs.

As far as your comparison to Toyota goes, Ford has more to offer in terms of a crossover and SUV lineup (listed from smallest to biggest:
Ecosport = None in Toyota
Escape = Rav4
Future Mini Bronco = None in Toyota
Edge = None in Toyota
Future Bronco = 4Runner
Explorer = Highlander
Expedition = Sequoia
Yeah, I think the Everest would be a great addition if they weren't reviving the Bronco. And even then, they each offer something the other doesn't. I feel the Bronco is going to end up fighting the Wrangler and thus being very off-road heavy which will sacrifice everyday usefulness, while the Everest would appeal to all those "family dad's" who need a good family moving vehicle and can still be decent off-road, but won't rock crawl or do the Baja 1000. But having both is going to split the market without drawing too many new people in I'm afraid.
 

doug910

Well-Known Member
First Name
Doug
Joined
Apr 8, 2019
Threads
9
Messages
431
Reaction score
631
Location
Detroit, MI
Vehicle(s)
'19 Ranger, '02 BMW 540i
Occupation
Engineer
Yeah, I think the Everest would be a great addition if they weren't reviving the Bronco. And even then, they each offer something the other doesn't. I feel the Bronco is going to end up fighting the Wrangler and thus being very off-road heavy which will sacrifice everyday usefulness, while the Everest would appeal to all those "family dad's" who need a good family moving vehicle and can still be decent off-road, but won't rock crawl or do the Baja 1000. But having both is going to split the market without drawing too many new people in I'm afraid.
Good point, agreed on all. Plus, the Bronco name is just so much stronger stateside and will receive a lot more public attention to help with sales. If anything, an Everest in the US would clash most with the Explorer imo. The new Explorer is decently capable off road (at least compared to Highlander, Pilot, Telluride, etc.) and with a new RWD architecture, I don't see how much value the BoF solid axle Everest would add to the "family dads" needs that you mentioned.
 

doug910

Well-Known Member
First Name
Doug
Joined
Apr 8, 2019
Threads
9
Messages
431
Reaction score
631
Location
Detroit, MI
Vehicle(s)
'19 Ranger, '02 BMW 540i
Occupation
Engineer
Link/proof that Everest and Ranger Raptor is coming to the US? I'm pretty up to date on automotive news and I have heard nothing of the sort.
 

TylerV76

Well-Known Member
First Name
Tyler
Joined
Dec 5, 2019
Threads
4
Messages
306
Reaction score
395
Location
Oxford, Michigan
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ranger FX4
Occupation
Emissions testing supplier
I can tell you with 100% certainty, the Everest is not planned to come to the U.S. It was brought here to Dearborn to test components for the Bronco and thats as far as it goes.

Im not going to get into the details of what I supply but I can tell you, as of this moment, I have supplied zero items related to the Everest in the US. I have however supplied plenty to China where the Everest is built.

As for the Ranger Raptor, it was made pretty clear that it would not come to the U.S. anytime soon as Ford would rather the F-150 Raptor be Fords off-road presence in the U.S.
 

TylerV76

Well-Known Member
First Name
Tyler
Joined
Dec 5, 2019
Threads
4
Messages
306
Reaction score
395
Location
Oxford, Michigan
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ranger FX4
Occupation
Emissions testing supplier
I wish you weren’t lol. I’m not really googly eyed for the Everest but if the Ranger Raptor showed up here, I’d trade my FX4 in immediately and accept any financial loss that came.

I love the F-150 Raptor but I cannot for the life of me park that thing in a parking spot. That is the main reason I bought the Ranger over another F-150 and specifically a Raptor.
 

TylerV76

Well-Known Member
First Name
Tyler
Joined
Dec 5, 2019
Threads
4
Messages
306
Reaction score
395
Location
Oxford, Michigan
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ranger FX4
Occupation
Emissions testing supplier
Out of curiosity, what marketing have you seen regarding U.S. releases? Media or print? If its print, is there any way you can get a link or pic of it? I’d love to show it to some of my contacts.

I deal with G.M. Holden as well and they have the same problem not knowing whats happening in the U.S. even though the testing is supposed to be the same.
 

doug910

Well-Known Member
First Name
Doug
Joined
Apr 8, 2019
Threads
9
Messages
431
Reaction score
631
Location
Detroit, MI
Vehicle(s)
'19 Ranger, '02 BMW 540i
Occupation
Engineer
The Everest is definitely a no-go in the US. As for the Ranger Raptor, it seems like Ford NA didn't want to bring it here since it was based on the rest of world Ranger. According to some press releases I've read in the past, Ford execs haven't dismissed the possibility of a Ranger Raptor in the US, but I would imagine that it would be based on the next gen US Ranger.
Sponsored

 
 








Top