The Ford Everest Wildtrak is part of the expansion of the Everest range. While very capable, there's also an air of sophistication and luxury to the Everest akin to a pristine blade. My colleague Sean Nurse had the Everest Wildtrak for review, and you can read his thoughts here.
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The Everest slots neatly into almost any kind of lifestyle, hence its popularity. Whether you're on a 4x4 trail, need to transport the family to a get-together or towing a trailer, the Everest is versatile from the adventurous to the practical. Attention has been given to the interior too of the Everest with hard-wearing materials that are premium in feel. Not only this, technology enters the fray with the large infotainment screen gracing the centre stack front and centre, from 8 inches to 12 inches, depending on which Everest variant you go with. Speaking of variants, let's talk about the Everest Wildtrak and which is the best variant?
What specification is there?
The Everest Wildtrak is placed just below the top-of-the-line Platinum model. Compared to the other variants in the Everest range, the Wildtrak aims to be sportier and more rugged. To differentiate itself from the different variants aesthetically is 'Wildtrak' badging, a unique front grille finished in 'Bolder Grey' along with the front bumper trim, 'Super Alloy' colour on the bash plate and 'Luxe Yellow', a colour unique to the Wildtrak variant. Inside, 'Wildtrak' badging is found on the Premium Leather-trimmed seats and yellow stitching is found around the cabin. Here are the top 3 things you need to know about the Everest Wildtrak. Below are some other notable features of the Everest Wildtrak.
| Ford Everest Wildtrak | |
| Price | from R1 160 600 |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 Turbodiesel |
| Power | 184kW |
| Torque | 600Nm |
| Transmission | 10 Speed Automatic |
| Driven Wheels | 4WD |
| Fuel Economy | 8.5l /100km |
| 400W Invertor | ✓ |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ✓ |
| Pre-Collision Assist System | ✓ |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | ✓ |
| Offroad Screen | ✓ |
| Premium Leather Trim | ✓ |
| Dark Roof Lining | ✓ |
| Electric Windows auto up and down front and rear | ✓ |
| Electronic Automatic Gearshift: E-Shifter | ✓ |
*Pricing stated here was correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change without prior notice.
Which Everest Wildtrak variant is the best?
Only one variant is available for the Everest Wildtrak, so naturally, this would be the best. However, when we go beyond the Wildtrak line and compare the Wildtrak to the rest of the Everest range, it's positioned just below the illustrious Platinum. With this in mind and considering the specification on offer, the Wildtrak is a more rugged alternative compared to the luxurious Platinum. It has higher specification compared to the Everest Sport and XLT variants. The Wildtrak will appeal more to the adventurous demographic who want a top-of-the-line variant that isn't too far off spec-wise from the Platinum variant. In itself, the Wildtrak makes sense with this positioning. If you're keen on an Everest Wildtrak after reading this, you can search AutoTrader for the latest used and new offerings and sell your car, too.
