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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Palisade
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Palisade
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Everest
Palisade
Model Introduced Year
2015
Not confirmed
Generation
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Not confirmed
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Large SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
1952 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Length
4914 mm
Not confirmed
Width
1923 mm
Not confirmed
Height
1842 mm
Not confirmed
Wheelbase
2900 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
203 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
71 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
1952 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
Not confirmed
Payload Capacity
680 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2200 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
972 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
953 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
912 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
Not confirmed
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
Not confirmed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Not confirmed
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Smart power tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
everest
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic
Rim Size
Not Available
20 Inches
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.2-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
2199 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
142 kW
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
440 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
AWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
72.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
225.4 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
Palisade
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
Not confirmed
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
10
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x4
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
10
8
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
8.2 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
6.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
9.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
71 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
8.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
80
71
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Not confirmed
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
5
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Infotainment System
SYNC
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Not confirmed
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
USB Ports
Not Available
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Roof Type
-
Dual sunroof
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
226 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
226 mm
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
20 Inches
Wheels
-
20 Inches
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
Not confirmed
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
Not confirmed
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Variable Valve Timing
No
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not confirmed
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Service Plan
Not Available
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Duration
Not Available
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Available
7 years / 105 000 km
Spec
Everest
Palisade
Ownership Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
1204500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
1340000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1340000
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This Everest and Palisade comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Everest 91 vs Palisade 74.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs Palisade 40.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 81 vs Palisade 90.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs Palisade 79.
Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs Palisade 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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 4 points
Everest and Palisade are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Everest
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
77/100
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 73 pts for Palisade
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, Palisade may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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