Sitting at the top of the Everest foodchain, Ford has expanded the lineup with a new off-road-focused Tremor variant, designed to offer serious off-road capability without sacrificing towing capacity or daily usability.
Like the Ranger Tremor, the Everest Tremor gets Bilstein dampers, all-terrain tyres, and a Rock Crawl driving mode. Unlike the Ranger Tremor though, the Everest Tremor comes with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6. How does it all go? We’re at the media launch event in Victoria to find out.
2025 Ford Everest Tremor: Specifications
Engine: 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6
Output: 184kW@3250rpm / 600Nm@1750-2250rpm
Gearbox: 10-speed auto
Drive type: RWD/4WD with 4A mode
Wheels: F & R: 17×8.0, 265/70
ANCAP: Five starsKerb weight: 2550kg
Power-to-weight: 13.85:1 (kg:kW)
Official consumption: 9.5L/100km
Fuel tank/Fuel type: 80L/Diesel
Power efficiency: 19.36kW:L/100km
0-100km/h: 9.53 seconds*
Starting price: $76,590
*Figures as tested by Driving Enthusiast on the day. Manufacturers’ claims may be different
2025 Ford Everest Tremor: How much does it cost?
Prices are at the top of the foodchain as well, kicking off from $76,590. That’s slightly less than the Everest Platinum, which starts from $81,200 (all excluding on-road costs). But, it is one of the most expensive 7-seater SUVs in this specific class, albeit not as expensive as the Toyota Prado.
2025 Ford Everest Tremor: Interior & packaging
The Everest Tremor strikes a balance between toughness and refinement, with a cabin that remains comfortable and practical despite its rugged intentions. You’ve got Tremor-embossed leather-accented seats, complemented by all-weather floor mats to handle the dirt and grime of off-road excursions.
Up on the dash is the full-size 12-inch vertical-style touch-screen running all of the usual apps and connectivity, with SYNC 4 operating software, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (wireless), along with in-built sat-nav, digital radio and a multi-view camera system.
Practicality remains a key focus. With three-row seating, the Tremor offers room for the whole family, while the split-fold second and third rows allow for flexible cargo arrangements. The second row can slide forward and back as well, unlike some rivals, allowing you to prioritise legroom where it’s needed most.
Down below you’ve got fan speed control for the climate, multiple USB outlets, and even a 400W household socket in the back of the main console. Climate vents are mounted in the ceiling for both rear rows. Legroom is great in the second row but a bit tight in the third. Headroom is also about average or slightly less for the third row in this class.
Boot space is rated at 259L and expands to a capacious 1823L with both rear rows folded down. It also offers a full 3500kg towing capacity. However, with a gross combination mass of 6350kg, and a kerb weight of 2550kg, the leftover payload is just 300kg.
There are some rivals that offer more leftover payload at max towing, such as the Toyota Prado (500kg-plus). But this does offer the serious Bilstein suspension setup so some sacrifices have to be made somewhere.
2025 Ford Everest Tremor: Powertrain & handling
Under the bonnet, the Everest Tremor runs Ford’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, developing 184kW and 600Nm, sent through a 10-speed automatic transmission. The strong torque output provides effortless towing and low-end grunt, making it well-suited for off-road challenges and fully-loaded highway cruising.
It’s also a very quiet and smooth engine. So quiet that you could easily fool people into thinking it’s a petrol. We ran some 0-100km/h tests on location with the Vbox and it did the sprint in 9.53 seconds. However, it was in 37-degree heat. We’ll run some proper tests on the private road when we can.
Fuel economy is officially rated at 9.5L/100km, and we averaged above 10L during this media launch event. With its 80L fuel tank, the theoretical average range is 842km.
On-road, despite the off-road upgrades, the Everest Tremor maintains excellent ride quality. The suspension does a commendable job of soaking up bumps, even hard-hitting road connections and bad country roads, while leaving excellent body composure.
Add to that a nice steering setup, with good levels of communication coming back through, and you’ve got yourself an excellent road trip companion. The front end remains really flat going through tight, twisty turns. It is surprisingly fun to drive on a spirited road. Even with those General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres.
Where the Tremor truly sets itself apart is in its off-road performance. With the Bilstein position-sensitive dampers, new springs, and the chunky tyres, you’re left with 255mm of ground clearance, improving approach and departure angles to 32 and 26.8 degrees, respectively.
During this test we mainly encountered deeply-rutted tracks. Using low-range, the Tremor had no problem whatsoever. The tyres are able to claw their way through loose terrain, while the four-wheel drive system with a locking rear diff means mechanical traction is rarely an issue.
Ford offers a Rough Terrain Pack for $3500, which is a must if you are planning regular off-road use. It includes a thick (and I mean properly thick) bash plate that runs all the way down past the gearbox, providing peace of mind on rutted tracks and rocky trails. The pack also includes a (rather ugly) sturdy front bar and auxiliary switch panel.
There is a ‘4A’ mode just like regular Everest models, so even if you are driving along rough dirt roads and suddenly hit some tarmac, you can just leave it in 4A for added reassurance regarding grip without the risk of damaging the driveline.
2025 Ford Everest Tremor: First impressions
This is easily the most capable Everest ever, and one of the best off-road 7-seat SUVs on sale in our opinion. The way the suspension manages to cope with serious heavy-hitting impacts while maintaining refinement and composure on regular roads is excellent.
And best yet, the rest of the Everest remains true to form; family-friendly practicality, easy to drive and park, and high levels of connectivity and technology. About the only downside is the steep price. But you are getting actual enhancements and unique components over the regular variants, if that’s any consolation.
2025 Ford Everest Tremor: Video
