Everest Base Camp – 4WD enthusiasts often add a host of accessories to their 4WD to make the vehicle more suitable for their adventures. Ford has come up with a version of its popular Everest 4WD called the Base Camp, that adds some common accessories as factory fitted.
These include
- Black Nudge Bar
- LED Light Bar
- Snorkel
- Black Roof-mounted Carry Bars and roof platform
- Sunseeker Awning
- 3000kg Tow Bar
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The Base Camp version is limited to 450 vehicles and offers some $6000 worth of accessories for around $2200 additional price. The benefit is also that all accessories have factory warranty.
Buyers can choose from the 5 CYL 3.2L engine that 143Kw/470Nm or the newer 2.0L 4 cyl bi-turbo engine producing 157Kw/500Nm. There is a slight difference in the towing capacity between them.
With a new Ranger coming early next year the new Everest won’t be far behind and the current model is showing its age a little but is still a good true 4WD.
Pricing is reasonable starting from $64,990 RDAP
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Model | 2021 Ford Everest Base Camp 4WD |
| Model Price | $64,990 MLP* |
| Engine | 3.2L 5 Cyl Turbo diesel |
| Drivetrain | Dual Range 4×4 6 speed Auto |
| Power | 143kW at 3000rpm |
| Torque | 470 Nm @ 1750-2500rpm |
| Safety | Five Star ANCAP 2015 |
| CO2 Emissions | 224 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 8.5 L/100km, 9.8L/100K on test |
| Tow Capacity | 3500 Kg |
| Tow Ball Rating | 350 kg |
| Payload | 663 Kg |
| Servicing | 12mths/ 15000km Capped Price |
| Warranty | 5yr/ 150,000 km with 5 Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating | 81/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 7 |
| Comfort | 7 |
| Equipment | 7 |
| Performance | 9 |
| Ride and Handling | 8 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| Towing Ability / Off Road Capability | 9 |
| Technology and connectivity | 8 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
Dimensions | |
| Overall Length | 4903mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850mm |
| Width / Height | 1869mm / 1837mm |
| Unladen ground clearance / wading depth | Up to 227mm / 800mm |
| Approach / Rampover / Departure angles | 29.5 degrees / 21.5 degrees / 25 degrees |
| Fuel Tank / Turning Circle | 80 Litres / 11.7mts KTK |
| Kerb Weight / Payload / GVM / GCM | 2437kg / 663kg / 3100kg / 5800KG |
| Towing Capacity / Tow Ball rating | 3000kg / 300kg |
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- Behind the Wheel - 7/107/10
- Comfort - 7/107/10
- Equipment - 7/107/10
- Performance - 9/109/10
- Ride and Handling - 8/108/10
- Practicality - 8/108/10
- Fit for Purpose - 9/109/10
- Towing Ability / Off Road Capability - 9/109/10
- Technology and connectivity - 8/108/10
- Value for Money - 9/109/10
Summary
Ford has come up with a version of its popular Everest 4WD called the Base Camp, that adds some common accessories as factory fitted.
With a new Ranger coming early next year the new Everest won’t be far behind and the current model is showing its age a little but is still a good true 4WD.
Pricing is reasonable starting from $64,990 RDAP
