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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
T1
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T1
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Everest
T1
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Current local listing
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Large SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
1811 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3808 kg
Spec
Everest
T1
Length
4914 mm
4705 mm
Width
1923 mm
1967 mm
Height
1842 mm
1840 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
1811 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
2208 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
375 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1600 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
5.7 m
Front Headroom
972 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
912 mm
930 mm
Spec
Everest
T1
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1700 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Everest
T1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1455 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone 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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.0
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Available
145/80 R18 space saver
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Everest
T1
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
24
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
10.2:1
Bore
82.0 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
98.12 mm
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
375 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
4WD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
210 km/h
180 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
T1
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4WD
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 Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
7
Spec
Everest
T1
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
11.1 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
9.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
10.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
11.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
70
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
T1
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Everest
T1
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Everest
T1
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Everest
T1
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
9 Sony Speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.6-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Spec
Everest
T1
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
5
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Everest
T1
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
226 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
226 mm
190 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
-
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
Everest
T1
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
145/80 R18 space saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
145/80 R18 space saver
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Everest
T1
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Everest
T1
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
203 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Spec
Everest
T1
Service Plan
Not Available
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
Everest
T1
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
634900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
1340000
634900
Starting Price Zar
1340000
634900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Everest and T1 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 T1 77.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs T1 44.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 81 vs T1 93.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs T1 67.
Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs T1 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 4 points
Everest and T1 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
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
77/100
T1
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 72 pts for T1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, T1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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