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C-HR
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
C-HR
Everest
Model Introduced Year
2023
2015
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2022
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
5-door Crossover SUV
SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
Large SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
2450 kg
Vehicle Type
5-door Crossover SUV
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Length
4390 mm
4914 mm
Width
1796 mm
1923 mm
Height
1550 mm
1842 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
259 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
680 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
1 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
993 mm
972 mm
Rear Headroom
946 mm
953 mm
Front Legroom
1030 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
912 mm
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
24
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
16.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
134 kW
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
600 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
e-CVT
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
75.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
244.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
10
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Yes
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
10-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
FWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
10
Engine Position
Not confirmed
Front longitudinal
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
11.8 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
11.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
5
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Sound System
8
Not Available
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
everest
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Audio Speakers
8
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.1
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.1
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1
SYNC
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Spec
C-HR
Everest
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
5
DRL
LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Not Available
Headlights
LED Matrix
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
5
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
226 mm
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Ladder Frame
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Warranty Years
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
C-HR
Everest
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Not confirmed
No
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Diesel
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Service Plan
Yes
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Everest
Ownership Role
Private and family
Flagship
Price Zar
499000 ZAR
1340000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
499000
1340000
Starting Price Zar
499000
1340000
In depth: how these cars differ
This C-HR and Everest comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C-HR 53 vs Everest 88.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Everest 52.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Everest 81.
Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs Everest 77.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Everest not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Everest leads by 9 points
Everest has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C-HR remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
77/100
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 67 pts for C-HR
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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