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Ford Everest vs Foton Miler Lite: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Miler Lite starts ZAR 515,100 cheaperEverest from ZAR 825,000 · Miler Lite from ZAR 309,900
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Specification
Everest
Miler Lite
Maximum Power
Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Miler Lite92 kW
Maximum Torque
Everest600 Nm
Miler Lite320 Nm
Engine Size
Everest2993 cc
Miler Lite2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Everest11.8 km/l
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
Everest226 mm
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
South African Miler Lite launch specification, positioned between a conventional bakkie and a larger commercial truck.
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Introduced in South Africa in 2026, with no later facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Dropside truck
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Large SUV
Code 8 light truck
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Length
4914 mm
4910 mm
Width
1923 mm
1970 mm
Height
1842 mm
2170 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2480 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
680 kg
1645 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
972 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
953 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
912 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Non-independent leaf spring
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Non-independent leaf spring
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
everest
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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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
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
24
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
92 kW
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
320 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
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
110 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Miler Lite
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.33
Number of Gears
10
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
275 mm clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
10
5
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 3
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
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Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Fabric
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Infotainment System
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
3.5-inch instrument panel
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Tyre Size
Not Available
195/75 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16-inch wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Central drum
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Service Plan
Not Available
Service plans available
Spec
Everest
Miler Lite
Ownership Role
Flagship
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1340000
339900
Starting Price Zar
1340000
339900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Everest and Miler Lite comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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