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Deliver 9
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Everest
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Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Model Introduced Year
2026
2015
Generation
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Three-seat large panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Large SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Tare Mass Kg
-
2450 kg
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Length
5940 mm
4914 mm
Width
2062 mm
1923 mm
Height
2755 mm
1842 mm
Wheelbase
3760 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
12330 l
259 l
Kerb Weight
2361 kg
2450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4000 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
1580 kg
680 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.1 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
972 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
953 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
912 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
24
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
16.0:1
Bore
83 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
92 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
600 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.21 kW/tonne
75.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.89 Nm/tonne
244.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Engine Position
-
Front longitudinal
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
11.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
11.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
860.22
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
800 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Airbags
2
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
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Seat Material
Fabric
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
everest
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Sub Frame
-
Ladder Frame
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
226 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
226 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Tyre Size
215/75 R16C
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Ladder Frame
Chassis Material
-
Ladder Frame
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
-
No
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
Flagship
Price Zar
757100 ZAR
1340000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current listed price
Starting Price
757100
1340000
Starting Price Zar
757100
1340000
Spec
Deliver 9
Everest
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deliver 9 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: Deliver 9 66 vs Everest 88.
Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs Everest 52.
Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs Everest 81.
Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs Everest 77.
Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 not separately scored 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Everest leads by 15 points
Everest holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Deliver 9.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
77/100
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, Deliver 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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