The all-new 2026 Ford Everest has been officially launched in the UAE market. This time, the SUV is available in five-seater and seven-seater options, along with a new 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine.
What is new on the 2026 Ford Everest?
The new Everest has landed in the UAE with substantial updates to its exterior and interior design. The new SUV also gets different seating layouts and the new safety features ensure that all passengers remain safe in any condition.
Price and variants
Mind you, it is available in various trims, including the entry-level XLS model that gets a five-seater layout, the XLT, and the range-topping Limited that gets a seven-seater option as well. As far as the prices are concerned, the new 2026 Everest is now available in the UAE from AED 157,395 to AED 199,395, inclusive of VAT.
New exterior design
Starting with the exterior, it now packs a completely redesigned exterior with a more muscular appeal and an upright stance. Other changes include the addition of the new C-shaped LED daytime running lights around the vertical headlamps, new dual-tone alloys, new rear LED taillights, an electric tailgate, and a full-size panoramic sunroof.
New interior and features
On the inside, the new Everest focuses on comfort, convenience and modern technology. It gets a vertical infotainment screen with a size ranging from 10 inches to 12 inches, depending on the trim. Meanwhile, the centre console also features a rotary 4WD mode selector, which offers shift-on-the-fly ability.
The new infotainment screen also offers new Ford Sync 4 wireless technology, which includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Ford has also added a wireless phone charging pad on the centre console.
Customers can opt for the seven-seater layout on the Limited trim, which makes the new Everest far more practical than its five-seater rivals like the Mitsubishi Montero Sport and the Toyota Fortuner.
Improved safety
Ford has also added a plethora of safety features to the new 2026 Everest. These features include autonomous safety aids as follows:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic emergency braking control
- Pedestrian emergency braking system
- Lane keep assist and lane change prevention
- Blind spot monitoring
- Automatic high-beam assist
- Rear-cross traffic alert
- Electronic parking brake
- 360-degree camera
What powers the new 2026 Ford Everest in the UAE?
The engine specifications of the new Everest include two options: a 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine and a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine. The specifications of these new engines are as follows:
- 2.3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder turbo petrol, 10-speed automatic transmission, 4WD, 296 bhp and 420 Nm.
- 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, 4WD, 214 bhp and 500 Nm.
Ford has also added new recovery points and tow hooks, while the water wading capacity is now up to 800 mm on the 2026 Everest, which makes it a capable off-roader.
Should you buy the new 2026 Ford Everest in the UAE?
The new 2026 Ford Everest SUV offers a muscular design, a new powerful petrol engine, improved off-road capabilities, terrain management controls, and a comfortable cabin experience with the option of a seven-seater layout. Ford’s rock-solid engineering makes the Everest a robust and reliable SUV, and it is a good option for customers who want a big-sized urban-cum-rugged SUV.
Meanwhile, you can find the top-quality used Ford Everest car with Cars24 UAE.
Also read: Jaecoo J8 launched in the UAE at AED 121,900 - Nissan Pathfinder rival
FAQs
1. What is the price of the new Ford Everest in the UAE?
The new 2026 Ford Everest is priced at AED 157,395-199,395 (inclusive of VAT).
2. Is the Ford Everest a good car?
Yes, the Everest is a good SUV. It is reliable, powerful, safe, and comfortable.
3. Is the Toyota Fortuner better than the Ford Everest?
The Toyota Fortuner offers more reliability in the long-run. However, the Ford Everest offers more comfort and better performance than the Toyota Fortuner.
