Ford has announced that the new Everest SUV that is expected to enter our local market in the coming months has earned a maximum 5-star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
The Everest achieved the highest score for Adult Occupant Protection in its segment at 15.38/16 points, and the Everests’ 4-star rating for Child Occupant Protection (COP) was also the highest in its segment, at 81% compliance.
“Safety is one of the highest priorities in the design of our vehicles, so we are delighted the new Ford Everest has received a maximum 5-star safety rating from ASEAN-NCAP,” said Mark Kaufman, president, Ford ASEAN. “The new Everest delivers on Ford’s commitment to meet and exceed high customer expectations for a smarter, safer and more capable medium SUV.”
Led by Ford’s Asia Pacific design and product development teams, the new Everest was designed from the ground up to offer an unmatched level of occupant protection in both active and passive safety features. These technologies also improve the driving experience on- and off-road as well as helping to protect other road users.
The new Everest comes with a true body-on-frame design that assures the torsional strength required for challenging terrains, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Roll Stability Control (RSC) are two core technologies that help give Everest drivers confidence and peace of mind on and off the road. ESC also enables Hill Descent Control, one of the Everest’s headline off-roading features, as well as Emergency Brake Assist, Trailer Sway Control and segment-first Curve Control which takes advantage of ESC to help the driver stay in control when misjudging a curve in the road.The new Everest also offers an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
The tested model is equipped with 7 airbags and ISOFIX for child seat attachment.
Click here to read AF’s first impression of the new Ford Everest tested in Chiang Rai, Thailand in August last year.
