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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
L4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
L4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Everest
L4
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
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
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Large SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Everest
L4
Length
4914 mm
4406 mm
Width
1923 mm
1820 mm
Height
1842 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
458 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
1844 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
498 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.275 m
Front Headroom
972 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
912 mm
890 mm
Spec
Everest
L4
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
L4
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Climate control
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
Everest
L4
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
24
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
9.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
77.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
210 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
10.2 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
17.6 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
80.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
167.2 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
Everest
L4
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.13:1
Number of Gears
10
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
6
Spec
Everest
L4
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
51
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
Everest
L4
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes - front seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Everest
L4
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Everest
L4
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Faux leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Faux leather
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Faux leather
Spec
Everest
L4
Infotainment System
SYNC
13.2-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
8-inch segment display
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
13.2-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
13.2-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
13.2-inch
Spec
Everest
L4
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
5
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
L4
Approach Angle
Not Available
20.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
400 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
18.5 deg
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
Everest
L4
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
17-inch
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Everest
L4
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Everest
L4
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
159 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Everest
L4
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Everest
L4
Ownership Role
Flagship
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
419900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Starting Price
1340000
419900
Starting Price Zar
1340000
419900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Everest and L4 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: Everest 88 vs L4 47.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs L4 56.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 81 vs L4 92.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs L4 59.
Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs L4 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 12 points
Everest has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 remains close.
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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
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