UPDATED 23/05/2026 08:00am: Since pricing and limited specifications were announced on November 25, 2025, Ford Australia has now published detailed specifications. We’ve updated this article and pulled it forward.
The Ford Everest is receiving a new, less powerful base engine, as well as a rejigged model range.
For what Ford Australia calls model year 2026.5, the popular large off-road SUV is moving from a bi-turbo to a single-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, though the carryover 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 will be available across all model grades including the new entry-level Active variant.
Orders for the MY26.5 Everest opened in December, ahead of customer deliveries scheduled from mid-2026.
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The range will open at $58,990 before on-road costs, down $500 from the MY26 Ambiente bi-turbo 4WD.
While the current Ranger has been offered with both single- and bi-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engines since launch, only the latter was offered in the related Everest.
With the bi-turbo engine getting the axe, an updated single-turbo four-cylinder now joins the Everest lineup where it’s the standard engine in the new Active and the carryover Sport.
Using a 10-speed auto like the defunct bi-turbo, it produces 125kW of power and 405Nm of torque – steep drops of 29kW and 95Nm from the engine it replaces. Despite this, fuel consumption is unchanged at 7.1L/100km.
All Everests are four-wheel drive, after rear-wheel drive variants were dropped earlier this year. And regardless of engine, all Everests can tow 3500kg.
The Ambiente and Trend have been replaced by a new Active, which comes standard with leather-accented upholstery and a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system – features you previously had to step up to the Trend for.
However, it lacks the power tailgate, 400W inverter and zone lighting that were standard on the Trend. Also, despite featuring standard leather upholstery, the Active’s steering wheel isn’t wrapped in leather or vinyl like the rest of the range.
New exterior finishes include Alabaster White and Acacia Green, with Equinox Bronze discontinued, while the Everest’s exterior has been tweaked with Ford moving away from contrasting grey and chrome accents in favour of black.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Everest Active | $58,990 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Active V6 | $66,990 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Sport | $68,990 (NEW) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Sport V6 | $76,990 (+$1000) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Tremor V6 | $79,990 (+$1550) |
| 2026 Ford Everest Platinum V6 | $83,490 (+$500) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are two engines available in the MY26.5 Everest.
| Specifications | Everest 2.0 | Everest 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo-diesel 4cyl | 3.0L turbo-diesel V6 |
| Power | 125kW | 184kW |
| Torque | 405Nm | 600Nm |
| Transmission | 10-speed auto | 10-speed auto |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.1L/100km | 8.5L/100km – Active, Sport, Platinum; 9.3L/100km – Tremor |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | 188g/km | 224-250g/km |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 80L |
| Braked towing capacity | 3500kg | 3500kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Ford Everest |
|---|---|
| Length | 4914mm |
| Width | 1923-1954mm (without mirrors) 2015mm (mirrors folded) 2207mm (mirrors extended) |
| Height | 1904mm (Tremor) 1876mm (all other variants) |
| Wheelbase | 2900mm |
| Cargo capacity | 259L (behind third row, measured to the roof) 898L (third row folded, to the roof) 1818L-1823L (second and third rows folded, measured to roof) |
Servicing and Warranty
Ford backs its vehicles with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
It hasn’t yet announced service pricing for MY26.5 vehicles.
Safety
The Ford Everest has a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.
| Category | Ford Everest |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 86 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 93 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 74 per cent |
| Safety assist | 86 per cent |
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking with intersection assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Evasive steer assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring (NEW)
- 9 airbags – front, front-side, front knee and front centre, plus curtain airbags for all three rows
All bar the Active also feature:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go, speed sign recognition and lane centring
- Surround-view camera
Standard Equipment
There are four trim levels in the MY26.5 Everest lineup.
The Everest Active comes standard with the following equipment:
- Five-seat configuration
- 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres
- Full-size alloy spare
- Locking rear differential
- Mechanical gear shifter (2.0 4cyl)
- E-shifter (3.0 V6)
- LED headlights
- LED front fog lights
- Rear privacy glass
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Proximity entry and push-button start
- Black side steps
- 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless phone charger
- 8-speaker sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
- Leather-accented upholstery (excl. third row, second-row centre seat)
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
The Sport adds:
- Seven-seat configuration
- 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres
- Power tailgate
- Zone lighting
- Puddle lights
- Vinyl-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory
- 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat
- Pro Power Onboard with 400W, 230V inverter at rear of console
Over the Active, the Tremor adds:
- Seven-seat configuration
- 17-inch alloy wheels with General Grabber all-terrain tyres
- Off-road suspension with Bilstein position-sensitive dampers
- Rock crawl mode
- Heavy-duty side steps
- Power tailgate
- Zone lighting
- Puddle lights
- Vinyl-wrapped steering wheel
- 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory (NEW)
- Eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat (NEW)
- Heated and ventilated front seats (NEW)
- Pro Power Onboard with 400W, 230V inverter at rear of console
Over the Sport, the Platinum adds:
- Matrix LED headlights
- 21-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres
- Black roof
- Side steps with finished steel inserts
- Panoramic sunroof with power blind
- 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12-speaker B&O sound system
- Quilted leather upholstery
- 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Power-folding third row
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ambient lighting
Options
A seven-seat configuration is optional in the Everest Active for $1350. You will also be able to opt to remove this third row of seating from the Tremor for no extra cost.
Other options include:
- Rough Terrain pack (Tremor; $3550)
- Towing Pack (Active; $2000)
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage
- Premium Towing Pack (Sport, Tremor, Platinum; $2500)
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist
No-cost options include:
- 18-inch wheels in all-terrain tyres (Sport, Platinum)
- Body-colour roof (Platinum)
Colours
Arctic White is the standard exterior paint colour for the Everest range.
The following colours are available for an additional $750:
- Acacia Green (Platinum only)
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
- Command Grey (Sport, Tremor)
- Alabaster White pearlescent (Sport, Platinum)
- Meteor Grey
- Aluminium
- Absolute Black