Wild style! 2023 Ford Everest Wildtrak toughens up against Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Isuzu MU-X 4WDs

Ford Australia’s new Everest Wildtrak will slot in between the Sport and top-spec Platinum grades at $73,090 before on-road costs when it lands in local showrooms later this year.

This makes it $3500 more expensive than the former (from $69,590), but $4400 more affordable than the latter (from $77,530).

However, Ford Australia is quick to point out that the Everest Wildtrak will be limited in number, unlike its Ranger Wildtrak ute counterpart, but has stopped short of confirming exact stock levels for the new SUV.

Power comes from a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, with 184kW/600Nm on tap, with drive sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Of course, being a rugged off-road-orientated SUV with a ladder-frame chassis shared with the popular Ford Ranger, the Everest Wildtrak features unique driving modes for when the going gets rough, including four-wheel-high and four-wheel-low settings.

Unique on the Everest Wildtrak is a front grille and bumper lifted straight from the Ranger Wildtrak, while variant-specific badging can also be found on the bonnet, doors and rear tailgate.

The grille, wheelarch surrounds, fender vents and mirror caps are also painted in Bolder Grey to differentiate the Wildtrak from the rest of the Everest line-up.

The Everest Wildtrak is powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine.

And it wouldn’t be a Wildtrak if it wasn’t available in the signature colour of Luxe Yellow – a first for the Everest line-up.

Standard equipment includes seating for seven, tyre pressure monitoring, leather interior with orange contrast stitching, power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, interior ambient lighting and a surround-view monitor.

Buyers can also choose between a set of 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres or 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain rubber at no extra cost either way.

The Everest Wildtrak features a leather interior with orange contrast stitching.

Ford is billing the Everest Wildtrak as “comfortable around town as it is in the bush” thanks to its combination of off-road capability and upmarket appointments.

“The 2022 Everest set new standards for performance, comfort and versatility in the seven-seat, large SUV segment,” said David Grice, chief platform engineer for Ranger and Everest.

“With the addition of Everest Wildtrak, Australian families can now choose an SUV without compromise when it comes to combining work and play.”