Following the official directive of the Akwa – Ibom State government to shut down all public and private institutions in the state starting from tomorrow, Friday 3 April, 2020, this is to officially announce the closing down of our Uyo branch for the next 14 days as directed by the state government. This is to further curtail further spread of the Corona virus in the state.
We hereby encourage our customers to make use of other communication platforms earlier shared for any urgent and very important services that does not require physical visit to our office as our relevant staff will try to attend to your enquires from their various homes where necessary via phone and emails.
In line with the promise to continue to monitor developments in states where we operate, the management hereby direct all staff in the Uyo branch to stay in their various homes for the next 14 days starting from Friday 3 April, 2020 while we await further directives from appropriate quarters.
Again, we will keep to emphasize the need for both staff and all stakeholders alike to continue to follow all the necessary precautionary health measures as pronounced by the relevant government authorities to keep safe in this trying period of our time.
Coscharis group remains resolute that this corona virus that has been declared pandemic will be eradicated with the collective support of us all.
As promised to continually update both all our internal and external stakeholders as we monitor new developments in relations to the Corona virus issues in the country, we hereby announce the immediate closure of all our operations in Lagos and Abuja respectively. This is strictly in line with the Federal government directives as officially announced by Mr. President, Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday 29 March, 2020 as part of the government’s measures to curtail further spread in both Lagos State and Abuja.
While we shut down our offices in the two locations mentioned by 11.00pm on Monday 30 March, 2020 as directed by the Federal government, we encourage our customers to make use of other communication platforms earlier shared for any urgent and very important services that does not require physical visit to our offices as our relevant staff will try to attend to your enquires from their various homes where necessary via phone and emails.
With the above pronouncement, the management has directed that work ends by 3.00pm today Monday March 30, 2020 to enable staff to equip themselves and their families during the stay at home period. Also, all staff in the two locations, i.e. Lagos State and Abuja are expected to stay in their various homes for the next 14 days from Tuesday March 31, 2020 while we await further directives from appropriate quarters. We shall continue to monitor developments in other states where we operate as we remain committed to adhering to all relevant authorities’ directives as a responsive and responsible organization especially to support all initiatives to put a total stop and eradicate this virus from our country.
More importantly at this time, we can’t over – emphasize the need for both our staff and all stakeholders alike to continue to follow all the necessary precautionary health measures as pronounced by the relevant government authorities to keep safe in this trying period of our time (reference to the attachment as a reminder).
Coscharis group remains resolute that this corona virus that has been declared pandemic will be eradicated with the collective support of us all.
Following the recent global outbreak of the Corona virus that has been declared as pandemic by the World Health Organization, the respected Nigerian conglomerate, Coscharis Group is urging all her customers, staff and stakeholders not to panic but take precautionary and safety measures as instructed by the WHO and the Nigerian Center for Diseases Control.
In the words of the President of Coscharis Group, Dr. Cosmas Maduka, ‘’ we have been following with great details the global developments as it relates to the Covid – 19 health situation which is really unprecedented that has brought the whole world to a standstill. As a responsible corporate entity, we are heeding to government and the health institutions’ advice to ensure the safety of our assets whom are our staff and all our entire stakeholders. We have therefore put in place critical safety precautions in line with required guidelines across all our facilities and business concerns. In line with the Lagos State Governor’s directives, all our Lagos based offices have been directed to drastically scale down number of their staff that will be coming to the office to achieve the required social distance directives while others work from home to be able to continually deliver value for all our stakeholders’’.
Some of the measures already put in place are the hand – held scanners to check the temperature of all visitors and staff coming in and out of all our facilities. Automatic and manual dispensers in all touch points within all our locations. Consistent cleaning of critical areas of all our buildings where human traffic occurs. Likewise, all offshore business trips for staff has been put on hold while the foreign partners has equally been advised to stay in their various countries for the period till further notice.
During this challenging period, while we would be exploring options that will reduce physical engagements where it is necessary, to the barest minimum otherwise, we encourage our customers and stakeholders to utilize other platforms like telephones, emails and our website as credible options to engage for our services.
Coscharis group stand by all the efforts of the government to control the spread of this unfortunate virus and encourages every citizens and foreigners alike to remain responsible as we believe this is just a phase that will soon fade away in our lifetime.
With love in the air having Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the leading auto dealer organization, Coscharis Motors PLC is set to delight customers and prospects with special gifts of love across its entire line up of its iconic automobile brands including BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Ford from now till end of February, 2020 across her dealerships nationwide.
With the theme “Gifting Your Partner Something Truly Special”, Coscharis Motors is offering compelling various discounts on these brands with an all inclusive minimum 3 – 5 years free service on the BMW and Land Rover brands. For instance, you can pick up a brand new BMW from N15M.
Additional offers include free registration, trade-in options together with complimentary first year insurance package.
According to Abiona Babarinde, General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group, “in order to further deliver the excitement that resonates with a special day like the Valentine day, we are throwing open our showrooms in both Lagos and Abuja to our loyal customers and prospects alike to come and celebrate their love in style and immerse themselves into a world of automobile luxury on the 14th of February 2020 while they have drinks in the house”. A special couple’s drive experience is available to first four customers in Abuja for a memorable test drive to have a feel of our iconic cars other offerings for possible purchase.
Furthermore, joining us at our open day on the 14th of February 2020, offers you the opportunity to seat with our professional Sales team and spec any of your preferred vehicle with special rebate on accessories and lifestyles requested amongst other offerings.
Coscharis Group through one of its subsidiaries, Coscharis Motors representing some respected iconic auto brands in Nigeria ended the year with recognition awards on some of its brands and personnel. It was a glorious day for the leading auto dealer giant, Coscharis Motors at the recently held award event organized by the Nigerian Auto Journalists Association at the Eko Hotels and Towers, Lagos. The automobile company carted home two awards with the Range Rover Autobiography winning the Luxury SUV of the year award while the General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Abiona Babarinde was also recognized as the Media / PR Manager of the Year award respectively.
The award for the luxury SUV category was keenly contested with other tested luxury brands but the Range Rover Autobiography came tops according to the organizers after strong consideration of the market acceptance of the Range Rover Autobiography in all ramifications. The Range Rover Autobiography variant has its special appeal and style that resonates with its priority audience when it comes to class, comfort and performance. Presenting the award to Mr. Abiona Babarinde who represented Coscharis Group at the event, the Assistant Corp Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Samuel Obayemi who stood in for the Corp Marshal of the FRSC, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, equally applauded the choice of the Range Rover Autobiography as the winning brand in this category as he confirmed that it is revolutionary, reliable and a class on its own when it comes to luxury in the Sport Utility Vehicle segment. He equally commended Coscharis Motors for maintaining the global standard of positioning the brand overtime to the ever dynamic Nigerian market as the sole franchisee of the Jaguar LandRover brand in Nigeria.
Likewise, Coscharis Motors’ efforts in the luxury segment of the automobile industry was duly recognized at another award event organized by The Nigerian Automotive Industry Award where the Jaguar XJ was awarded the Luxury Car of the Year.
Commenting on these awards, the expectedly elated President of Coscharis Group, Dr. Cosmas Maduka dedicated the awards to the organization’s ever loyal customers for their consistence patronage and acceptance of the brands over the years with a promise to continually create more value in the automobile industry in Nigeria across board. In his words, ‘’there can’t be another best way to end a very challenging business year in 2019 than with these set of prestigious awards as recognition to some hard work made possible by our hard working team members across board who despite all odds has consciously strive to deliver value for money at all times for the benefit of our numerous stakeholders. We do cherish all these awards that came our way especially coming from the ever conscious and professional media partners that has been part of the success story of the Coscharis brand from the beginning in Nigeria and beyond’’.
The ever exciting annual NAJA award ceremony that usually brings stakeholders in the automobile industry together under one roof expectedly lived up to its billings with industry players from both the private and public sectors fully represented.
Coscharis Motors is set to reveal the very first-ever BMW X7,
the pinnacle of BMW’s X Sport Activity Vehicle line-up and a statement of the
luxury class at the Banana Island Cultural Festival in September 28, 2019.
According to Abiona Babarinde, GM, Marketing and Corporate
Communication, Coscharis Motors – “the objective of the reveal at Banana Island
is to offer customers and prospects an opportunity to see and feel the all new
BMW X7 within their home and work contexts.”
“The new 2019 BMW X7 becomes the second BMW model to be
launched at the Banana Island Cultural festival. The very first was the BMW 5
series in 2017.
Also the new BMW 7 series will be added to this reveal in
order to pull back the covers on a new definition of automotive luxury,” he stated
further.
The BMW Brand Manager for Coscharis Motors, Cletus
Aregbeshola, also enthused that BMW X7 builds on the class leading comfort,
handling, safety and technology of all the previous BMW X Sport Activity
Vehicle model lines that have been produced at Plant Spartanburg since 1999.
“BMW’s latest premium Sports Activity Vehicle is designed to
reflect the personality and requirements of the owner. It not only adds a new
top model to the X family, but also defines a progressive approach to luxury
for the BMW brand”.
The X7 offers
standard three row seating for 7 with optional Second-row Captain’s Chairs
offering a more exclusive seating arrangement for 6. Standard two-axle air
suspension, 21-inch alloy wheels and advanced driver assistance systems ensure
that the new BMW X7 lives up to expectations of style, driver engagement,
passenger comfort and all-weather and all-terrain capability.
• Groupe Renault and Coscharis Group start local
assembly in Nigeria
The Coscharis Motor
Assembly plant will assemble Renault Logan and Renault Duster and will
distribute the vehicles through their sales network throughout the country.
• Groupe Renault is leader in Africa with 18% market
share.
Automobile enthusiasts in Nigeria are about to get fired up
and live their passion once again as the renowned French automobile brand,
Renault, makes a return to the country. Precisely
on the 18th of July 2019, Renault will make a giant stride back into
the Nigeria market, however, this time around, it will be led into the market
by Nigeria’s foremost automobile dealership, Coscharis Motors Plc, one of the
subsidiaries of the Coscharis Group.
To kick start this strong
cooperation which involves both local production and distribution, two of the
Renault variants namely Logan and Duster will be assembled in the existing
Coscharis Assembly facility in Lagos. Additionally, Renault Kwid and Renault
Oroch will be imported as Complete Built Unit (CBU) in due course of the
partnership.
“With a population of over
200 million, Nigeria is a strategic African country where Groupe Renault will
extend its footprint. The Coscharis Group is a recognized player in car
(vehicle) assembly and distribution.
Thanks to their expertise and our products adapted to the local needs,
we will be able to answer immediately to the customers’ demand in Nigeria”
said Fabrice Cambolive, SVP and Chairman of the Africa, Middle-East India
region of Groupe Renault.
Groupe Renault is leading the
African continent with an 18% market share. In 2018, Groupe Renault sold more
than 216 000 vehicles in Africa. The most important countries in sales volume
are currently Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Egypt. The group’s objective is
to maintain its leadership within these countries and respond to the demand of
the new emerging middle class of the countries like Nigeria.
Commenting on this new
business collaboration, the President / CEO of Coscharis Group, Dr. Cosmas
Maduka said: ‘’this partnership is to showcase
another initiative from our great organization through one of our subsidiaries,
Coscharis Motors, to further create value as a key player in the automobile
industry in Nigeria; we are glad to celebrate the confidence the renowned
brand, Renault reposed in us to represent them in Nigeria. This milestone marks
another step in the evolution of our organization towards remaining timeless in
its relevance’’.
According to Maduka, this
partnership is to further delight the esteemed loyal customers and prospects
alike, especially towards providing them a bouquet of more options and value
for money. In his words, ‘’We are
committed to broadening our dealership scope when such opportunity as this
happens, since it is a strategic opportunity to deliver capable, refined and cost-effective
vehicle models to our ever loyal customers’’.
This new milestone achievement from Coscharis that is
expected to reshape the automobile industry in Nigeria will take place at the
Coscharis Motors Assembly facility in Awoyaya, along Lekki-Epe Expressway,
Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos is expected to be witnessed by dignitaries from all walks of
life, including leadership from the three tiers of the government (both at
Federal and State levels), members of the diplomatic corps, industry
stakeholders and enthusiasts as well as the media.
About Coscharis Group
Coscharis Group established in 1977 is a reputable wholly owned Nigerian
conglomerate with interests in various sectors of the economy which include
Automobile, Information and communications technology, Logistics, Agriculture,
Food & Beverages, Properties, Health amongst others representing globally
respected iconic brands in Nigeria. The group has branches across Nigeria and
in three West African countries. It presently has automobile sales and service
dealerships in all the geo-political zones in Nigeria with 5 outlets in Lagos
alone, which is the commercial nerve of the Nigerian economy.
With the intent to support the growth
of the Nigerian automotive industry in Nigeria, Coscharis Motors Assembly Ltd
(CMAL) established in 2014, commenced assembling of vehicles and rolled out its
first batch in November 2015.
About Groupe Renault
Groupe Renault has manufactured cars since 1898. Today it
is an international multi-brand group, selling close to 3.9 million vehicles in
134 countries in 2018, with 36 manufacturing sites, 12,700 points of sales and
employing more than 180,000 people.
To address the major technological challenges of the
future, while continuing to pursue its profitable growth strategy, Groupe
Renault is focusing on international expansion. To this end, it is drawing on
the synergies of its five brands (Renault, Dacia, Renault Samsung Motors,
Alpine and LADA), electric vehicles, and its unique alliance with Nissan and
Mitsubishi Motors. With a 100% Renault owned team committed to the Formula 1
World Championship since 2016, the brand is involved in motorsports, a real
vector for innovation and awareness.
The all new BMW 7
series is now available for viewing at Coscharis Motors. The BMW brand flagship
comes with a more distinctive, luxurious and outstanding dynamics. It stands
out with its prestigious, elegant appearance, superlative comfort and
exceptionally sporty performance, a combination that only the BMW 7 Series delivers
in this class.
According to Cletus
Aregbeshola, Marketing Manager for BMW, Coscharis Motors; “around
three-and-a-half years on from the introduction of the sixth generation in
2015, the BMW 7 Series Sedan has undergone a wide ranging and effective updates.
These updates have positioned the flagship model as a
trendsetter, introducing world-firsts that are being copied by other
manufacturers.”
At
A Glance
Visually, the new BMW 7
Series looks like a completely new model – especially at the front and back. In
many respects, it has become even more luxurious, with numerous highly advanced
components. This includes more powerful and fuel-efficient petrol engines, a
new, pioneering infotainment system and the latest driver assistance systems.
Excellent
Ride Comfort
The sixth-generation BMW 7
Series Sedan also sets standards in terms of providing both maximum ride
comfort and a sporting and dynamic driving experience. This is due to an
advanced chassis design complete with a self-levelling two-axle air suspension
included as standard. With its intelligent mix of aluminium, high-strength
steel and a body structure benefiting from magnesium and carbon reinforcements
(Carbon Core), the BMW 7 Series also has the lowest weight among its
competitors.
Competitors
The BMW 7 Series Sedan is
the dominant vehicle in the automotive luxury class, along with the S-Class. However,
the key difference to the S-Class is that the BMW 7 Series supports a wider
range of set-ups allowing drivers to choose between superior ride comfort on
the one hand and extremely sporty handling on the other.
Other competitors such as
the Audi A8, Porsche Panamera and Lexus LS lag considerably behind the two top
models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, both in terms of sales volume and in being
perceived as the world’s most prestigious volume-produced luxury sedans
(Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Maybach excepted). All models but the M760Li and
745Le xDrive are available in a short- and a long-wheelbase version.
About Us
Coscharis Motors is the
sole franchisee of BMW brands in Nigeria with sales and service networks across
Nigeria. Currently, her BMW sedan range includes 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2 Series.
The X Range includes X6, X5, X4 and X3. Orders have recently been placed for
the latest and first ever BMW X7.
Coscharis
Motors is set to commence placement order for the first-ever BMW X7, the
pinnacle of BMW’s X Sport Activity Vehicle line-up. The BMW X7 builds on the
class leading comfort, handling, safety and technology of all the previous BMW
X Sport Activity Vehicle model lines that have been produced at Plant
Spartanburg since 1999.
The 2019 BMW X7
offers standard three row seating for 7 with optional Second-row Captain’s
Chairs offering a more exclusive seating arrangement for 6. Standard two-axle
air suspension, 21-inch alloy wheels and advanced driver assistance systems
ensure that the new BMW X7 lives up to expectations of style, driver
engagement, passenger comfort and all-weather and all-terrain capability.
BMW X7 exterior: A new dimension in luxury
BMW has pulled
back the covers on a new definition of automotive luxury. The BMW X7 blends
presence, exclusivity and spaciousness with the versatile and agile driving
properties customers would expect from a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). The
newest and largest model in the BMW X line-up uses outstanding powertrain
options and chassis technology, plus generous levels of space in each of its
three rows of seats, to deliver unparalleled experiences for the driver and
passengers.
The expansive
exterior dimensions of the BMW X7 take luxury to a new level. At 203.3 inches
in length, 78.7 inches wide and 71.1 inches tall, and with a wheelbase of 122.2
inches, the X7 displays harmonious proportions and establishes itself as the
new head of the BMW X model family.
BMW X7 Interior: More space for an exclusive
ambiance
The impressive
open expanse of the BMW X7 interior brings a new sensation of three rows of
seats that treats the driver and passengers to an exceptional feeling of
roominess within the X7’s elegantly appointed interior surroundings. Expansive
surfaces and clean structures give the instrument panel a modern look and its
lines flow smoothly into the door panels. Large trim surfaces framed with
electroplated accents on the instrument panel and center console enhance the
interior’s elegant and exclusive aura.
The two
passengers in the third row can settle into full-size seats that are fully
capable of accommodating adult passengers over longer journeys. Comfort levels
here are enhanced by an additional rear glass sunroof panel, cup holders and
armrests integrated into the side panel trim. The standard second row
configuration offers seating for three. Alternatively, two extremely
comfortable individual Captain’s Chairs can be specified for the middle row as
an option. These comfort seats offer the same range of adjustments as the seats
for the driver and front passenger.
The individual
seats for the second row also feature integrated armrests and comfort cushions.
Two second-row seats with a space between them represent a first for a BMW SAV
and create an exceptionally luxurious ambience in the rear compartment. The
space between the individual seats also provides an access route to the third
row.
The standard
air suspension allows the car to be lowered (at the touch of a button in the
trunk) to make loading cargo easier. The new BMW X7 features a two-section
split tailgate, both elements of which have electric opening and closing as
standard.
Power and Performance
The new 2019
BMW X7 launches with a choice of two updated gasoline engines. Heading up the
range is the BMW X7 xDrive50i, with an extensively updated 4.4-liter V8 engine.
A 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, found under the hood of the new BMW X7
xDrive40i rounds out the model line-up. All engines channel their power through
an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, while BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel
drive is on hand to ensure that power is transferred into secure progress – on
or off road.
xDrive all-wheel drive with optional rear locking
differential
The task of
maximizing traction, agility and directional stability in the new BMW X7 falls
to the latest generation of the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system,
which is now able to split drive-torque between the front and rear wheels with
even greater precision and speed as the situation demands. For added
efficiency, full power can be directed completely to the rear wheels in
situations where all-wheel drive traction is not required.
Color Palette and interior features
The all-new
2019 BMW X7 will offer a choice of six popular existing and brand new colors at
launch, including non-metallic Alpine White and metallic paints in Carbon Black
with M Sport Package, Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Arctic Grey and Vermont
Bronze. Three more colors will be introduced by mid 2019 production, including
Jet Black, Dark Graphite, and Phytonic Blue.
The X7
xDrive40i comes standard with Black SensaTec or a choice of nine premium
Vernasca and Extended Merino Leathers. The X7 xDrive50i features standard
Vernasca leather interior in Black, Canberra Beige, Coffee or Cognac with the
option to upgrade to an Extended Merino Leather interior in Black, Ivory White,
Coffee or Tartufo. A two-tone Ivory White/Navy Blue Full Leather Merino
interior, with a Navy Blue leather dashboard and a Navy Blue Alcantara
headliner, can be specified for both models.
The luxurious
interiors can be further enhanced with options such as Leather Dashboard, Glass
Controls for the Start/Stop button, Gear Shift lever, iDrive Controller and
radio volume knob, Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof and Front Ventilated and
Massaging Seats.
Extended list of optional equipment
The list of
optional equipment available for the new 2019 BMW X7 is designed to further
tailor BMW’s latest premium Sports Activity Vehicle to reflect the personality
and requirements of the owner.
Remote Engine Start, 22 inch alloy wheels and a
factory installed tow hitch, rated for 7,500 lbs. are just some of the notable
individual options available for the BMW X7.
5-Zone
Automatic Climate Control is available as part of the Cold Weather Package,
which also includes Front and Rear Heated Seats and Heated Front Seat Armrests
and Steering Wheel.
The Premium Package includes Remote Engine
Start, Soft-Close automatic doors, rear electric side window shades, Heated and
Cooled Cup Holders, Heads-Up Display, Harman Kardon Surround Sound Audio
(standard on the X7 xDrive50i) and Gesture Control.
The Executive
Package for the X7 xDrive50i includes the Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof. Glass
Controls and BMW Laserlight headlights.
The Panorama
Sky Lounge LED Roof, generates a very special and exclusive aura when darkness
falls, with LED light spreading evenly across the glass surfaces to illuminate
more than 15,000 graphic patterns and generate a display reminiscent of a
starlit sky. The color scheme of this atmospheric light show can be adapted as
desired.
The new BMW X7
comes with a 4 year free service plan and an extended warranty.
Coscharis Motors debuts the new Ford Everest to the Nigerian market
2019 Ford Everest delivers refreshed design, more luxurious interior, improved comfort and luxury on XLT series
Updated suspension configuration delivers greater ride refinement, better steering precision and control
LAGOS, NIGERIA, 08 May 2019 – Coscharis Motors, exclusive distributor of Ford vehicles in Nigeria, will be unveiling the new Everest XLT Range and Everest Limited at the Lagos International Motor Show. The show, is in its 14th year, and will be held from 6 to 11 May in Lagos, Nigeria.
The new Ford Everest is the most sophisticated Everest seven-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV) on the market. It is more appealing than ever with a range of styling, suspension and feature upgrades. As Ford’s premium offering in the rapidly growing SUV market, the New Everest puts the emphasis on quality, refinement and luxury matched to exceptional space and practicality.
“We are excited the new Everest will be joining our local line-up. The new Everest will provide Ford an important position in the SUV segment, it is a segment which continues to grow in Africa, as well as around the world. Consumers are opting for versatile, family-oriented vehicles that suit their active lifestyles,” says Abiona Babarinde, GM of Marketing and Communications at Coscharis Motors.
“With the New Everest, we have raised the game even further by introducing subtle yet effective styling updates with the eye-catching exterior, providing a more refined and luxurious cabin environment, adding several new trend-setting technologies to the already feature-packed range, and building on the outgoing model’s superb comfort and ride refinement with a revised suspension set-up. More so, the Everest comes in diesel engines, which is what some of our oil services customers have been yearning for, as it is more ideal for access into highly inflammable locations than its petrol counterpart.”
Refreshed design emphasises exclusivity and capability
The New Everest communicates rugged off-road capability with a sense of refined artistry that takes Ford’s seven-seater SUV to a new level within the segment. The refreshed grille introduces a new level of depth to the design through the layering of three distinctive grille bars that exude exclusivity and luxury whilst presenting a sense of strength and robustness.
The lower bumper has been redesigned to accentuate width, incorporating a connected horizontal beam that has been added to the fascia insert, which gives the Everest even greater on-road presence.
A classy new 20-inch wheel has been introduced on the range-topping Everest Limited, featuring a modern split spoke design that gives the vehicle a more upmarket and dynamic appearance.
Ford has also upped the ante in terms of overall quality and refinement, employing a more purposeful execution of colours and materials. Stronger contrasting elements are employed with the addition of the secondary grille texture against the chrome bright work.
The accents move from a single-layer satin metallic to a two-layer glossy metallic paint, giving a more liquid-like feel for customers expecting outstanding quality. The wheel accent paints are now darker to further accentuate the machine-cut surface of the alloys, adding more drama and a more premium look to the overall appearance.
A new exterior body colour has been added to the line-up: Diffused Silver is designed as a modern take on the typical luxury beige. It communicates toughness with its added depth and also sophistication with its smooth champagne highlights.
Exceptional quality and refinement
The New Everest provides premium levels of quality, outstanding interior space and maximum versatility – now with a selection of new, richer materials and design details that emphasise luxury and style throughout.
The introduction of the Ebony environment colour changes the entire ambience of the interior cabin. The added depth allows the details and bright work to stand out and further aligns the interior to the customer’s expectation for a premium SUV, complemented by a greater selection of soft-touch materials.
Adding further exclusivity to the cabin is the use of contrast stitching on the Everest Limited, along with shadow chrome finishes, perforated leather and high-quality paints that add further lustre to the upgraded interior.
Proven 2.2 and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi performance
The current 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine, with 118kW and 385Nm, is available in the Everest XLT derivatives, with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic derivatives. An electronic differential lock is standard across the Everest range to enhance off-road capability.
Customers also have the option of the powerful 3.2-litre five-cylinder TDCi engine on the XLT model with 147kW and 470Nm on tap, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.
All Everest 4×4 models are equipped with Ford’s seamless and intuitive Terrain Management System that facilitates easy switching between Normal, Rock Crawl, Mud and Sand modes to suit the driving conditions.
Improved ride comfort and refinement
As with the New Ford Ranger, the New Everest has benefited from numerous suspension improvements that further enhance ride quality and refinement. Most notably, the front-mounted stabiliser bar has been moved to the rear of the front axle, which allows for greater packaging and design freedom, along with an increase in diameter and stiffness to give the Everest improved roll control and handling performance.
The revised layout has also enabled a reduction in front spring rates, thus achieving an even more comfortable and pliant ride. Additionally, the jounce bumper, which softens the impact when the suspension is fully compressed over severe bumps, has been relocated from the lower control arm to the damper rod at the top of the suspension, thereby reducing the load on the suspension bushes. This gives an improved ride and reduced noise levels.
Overall suspension compliance has been improved, with three damper tunes being adopted for the New Everest range in place of the single set-up used previously. This ensures that the ride characteristics are better tailored to the engine and drivetrain configurations, resulting in a plusher ride over rough surfaces without impacting the Everest’s maximum towing capacity of 3 000kg with a braked trailer.
The extensive suspension refinements have also enabled a reduction in tyre pressures from 240 to 210 kPa, further enhancing overall comfort and isolating the occupants from road imperfections. At the same time, steering precision and control has also been improved.
Technology and safety
A new addition to the Everest’s impressive range of high-tech features is the Passive Entry and Passive Start (PEPS) system, fitted as standard on the XLT and Limited models. The keyless entry and passive start uses an intelligent access system that allows the driver to unlock the vehicle and start the engine without removing the key fob from their pocket or bag. When the key is in the vehicle, the driver simply presses the Start/Stop button while applying the brake pedal to start the car.
The Everest Limited continues to set the benchmark for active driving features, including Semi-Automatic Parallel Park Assist (SAPPA) that uses ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers to search for and identify parking spaces that are big enough to parallel park the vehicle. A combination of the Everest’s electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) and sensors are used to steer the vehicle safely and perfectly into place, while the driver simply operates the gears, accelerator and brake.
Additional standard appointments on the Limited include Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Alert (which now recognises pedestrians, in addition to its ability to detect other vehicles), Lane Keeping Aid and Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Auto High Beam Control for the high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps.
The impressive standard safety package across the line-up extends to Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system with Traction Control (TC), Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Hill Descent Control (HDC) on the 4×4 models, Load Adaptive control (LAC) and Roll Over Mitigation (ROM).
A full Category 1 Thatcham-specification alarm is now standard on all Everest XLT and Limited models for enhanced anti-theft security.
SYNC® infotainment system
Ford’s pioneering SYNC® technology offers exceptional connectivity and multimedia options, along with intuitive voice control and ease of use. SYNC®3 with Navigation is standard on the Everest Limited model, linked to the integrated eight-inch touch-screen colour display, two USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity.
The system boasts fully-featured embedded navigation, convenient multi-touch gestures (such as swipe, slide, scroll and pinch-to-zoom), plus voice recognition that uses simple, real-world voice commands.
SYNC®3 with Navigation provides a full 3D experience with an elevated map view, enhanced full colour graphics and point of interest (POI) building images. Similar to searching on Google, destinations can be entered via the simple one-box search by typing the address, POI category, intersection, city name, post code or GPS coordinates. The search function is predictive, with results appearing as the information is typed. Voice commands can also be used to select a POI.
Tracks4Africa is included in the package, as well as access to maps for over 20 countries in Africa. Free annual map updates are included for a period of five years, and the text and voice guidance functions are available in a multitude of languages, comprising Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and isiZulu.
SYNC®3 also offers the benefits of smartphone integration provided through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which transforms the phone’s connectivity with the car. Through Apple CarPlay, SYNC3 can be used to access Siri, make calls, return missed calls and listen to voice mail, as well as send, read and reply to text messages. Songs, playlists and compatible apps like Apple Maps, can also be accessed. Similar functionality is provided with Android Auto, with the Google platform used to interact with the phone, and access apps such as Google Maps. Waze users can now project the app’s real-time traffic and navigation service onto the touch screen in Ford vehicles via SYNC®3 AppLink® and control it through voice command.
To keep the system up to date, periodic wireless software updates for SYNC®3 can be downloaded via Wi-Fi, or manually, once it is set up on a trusted wireless network.
The Everest XLT come standard with Ford’s SYNC® 1 system with Bluetooth voice control and audio streaming, a 4.2-inch colour screen, as well as USB and Aux ports.
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