Ford recently introduced a brand-new Everest range, and positioned just below the flagship variant is the Wildtrak derivative. It comes with a 3.0-litre, turbocharged, V6 diesel motor producing 184 kW and 600 Nm of torque. While it might not set any speed records, it proves very capable on rough terrain when it sends the power to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.
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Ford Everest Wildtrak safety features
Buyers of the Ford Everest in Wildtrak guise can expect the usual safety features such as the ABS brakes, traction and stability control, and hill-start and hill-descent control to be featured as standard equipment. But here are three safety features on the Ford Everest Wildtrak that we think rank top.
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
While adaptive cruise control is becoming more common in vehicles these days, it is the Stop & Go part of the system which is impressive. Traditionally, adaptive cruise control systems will slow the vehicle down but not come to a complete stop; it would instead notify the driver to pay attention and deactivate.
Now, though, the adaptive cruise control will bring the vehicle to a complete halt, and should the traffic set off in front of you, it will start accelerating, too. This means that there is less chance of the vehicle bumping into whatever is ahead, and because it will set off on its own, it reduces the chances of vehicles bumping into the rear of the car.
Blind Spot Monitoring with Trailer Coverage
Once again, blind spot monitoring systems can be found in most new vehicles on the market today. However, with this system, the driver can input the width and length of the trailer in one of the menus found on the 12-inch verticle touchscreen infotainment system, and the sensors will adjust accordingly.
Thus, if you want to change lanes or merge back into a lane after overtaking, the system won't just indicate whether or not the vehicle is safe to change lanes but whether the trailer is clear of vehicles too, which comes in very handy if you don't tow very often.
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Evasive Steer Assist
It might happen that you come across a slow-moving vehicle or even a stationary vehicle and have to take emergency steps to avoid it. In this instance, the Pre-Collision Assist system will utilise its sensors and detect the distance to the vehicle ahead as well as the difference in speed. The system will automatically start braking; however, in the scenario where braking alone won't be enough, the Evasive Steer Assist system can provide additional steering support when the effort you’re applying is insufficient.
