Would you trade in your Ranger if they released the Everest in the US?

[Dry0atmeal]

I saw the Everest and was like... that is a nice truck...then i reminded myself that i just got out of a 4WD SUV( 4Runner )...i do like it though

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[pablo94sc]

Same here. I need a bed more than I need passenger space.

I agree, but the back is perfect for two to sleep in in a pinch with the seats folded down.

 

[MJE]

My issue is I don’t use the bed that often, particularly for anything I couldn’t grab in the back of an SUV. In many ways a SUV is better for hauling dogs, though she usually just rides in the back seat anyways. Yet in the midsize segment for Ford, they offer only the Ranger. I am, or was, a truck guy. I just don’t haul that much anymore.

So I’ll take my Everest in Platinum please. Be down to my dealer check in hand the day after the announcement haha. But really. The expedition is a size too large. The explorer, though I had one & liked it probably better than what I have now, has become a 3 row family wagon. The Bronco sacrifices too much in comfort & practicality for a cool look & removable roof. So I can choose the Ranger for a midsize BOF offering at Ford. Or look across the street at Toyota where I can choose a 4R, LC, or even GX (ok that one’s a few mins drive on the freeway not just across the street).

I assume Ford has run the numbers enough that it doesn’t make sense to add T6 platform production in N.America. So I can’t have my Everest & others can’t have their 6’ supercab Ranger. Still. Ford has the worldwide offerings to go head to head with what Toyota can offer. Do it!

 

[Gator21]

No, I bought a truck to have a truck. It does seem interesting that Mike Levine has posted the Everest a few times. I take that to mean there is at least some consideration to bring it to the U.S. Not sure how that would work with the Ranger and Bronco already on the same line.

 

[pablo94sc]

I also bought my truck to do truck things, but I'm noticing that my needs are probably better handled with a utility trailer. At that point, the Everest becomes the better option for me. Still love my truck, but it's made me go hmmm.

 

[jeffers]

Now that I have it I wouldn't trade my RRaptor in for an Everest, but if Ford had released an Everest Tremor alongside the new Ranger I probably would have bought that instead.

An SUV would work better for my needs, but nothing on the market really made sense. I would have bought the new Land Cruiser if they weren't stupid expensive. I have zero interest in the Explorer. Previous 4Runner doesn't have the towing capacity I need, if the new 4Runner had been announced I might have waited for that.

Towing works out better with a longer wheel base so I would say the Ranger is better for you than the Everest. Me I was trying to avoid the soccer mom looking vehicle, I'm even reluctant to put a camper shell on it because of looks.

 

[jeffers]

My issue is I don’t use the bed that often, particularly for anything I couldn’t grab in the back of an SUV. In many ways a SUV is better for hauling dogs, though she usually just rides in the back seat anyways. Yet in the midsize segment for Ford, they offer only the Ranger. I am, or was, a truck guy. I just don’t haul that much anymore.

So I’ll take my Everest in Platinum please. Be down to my dealer check in hand the day after the announcement haha. But really. The expedition is a size too large. The explorer, though I had one & liked it probably better than what I have now, has become a 3 row family wagon. The Bronco sacrifices too much in comfort & practicality for a cool look & removable roof. So I can choose the Ranger for a midsize BOF offering at Ford. Or look across the street at Toyota where I can choose a 4R, LC, or even GX (ok that one’s a few mins drive on the freeway not just across the street).

I assume Ford has run the numbers enough that it doesn’t make sense to add T6 platform production in N.America. So I can’t have my Everest & others can’t have their 6’ supercab Ranger. Still. Ford has the worldwide offerings to go head to head with what Toyota can offer. Do it!

I agree on the Bronco, I consider the removable doors and tops a negative. I prefer the Everest, although I think the Bronco is more capable do to its fenders and suspension options.

 

[Moto26]

Like some of the above posts, I buy trucks to do truck stuff. I would never shop an SUV against a truck, because to me they serve different purposes.

That said, if the Everest were to come here, my wife might consider trading the Bronco for one…

 

[jeffers]

My issue is I don’t use the bed that often, particularly for anything I couldn’t grab in the back of an SUV. In many ways a SUV is better for hauling dogs, though she usually just rides in the back seat anyways. Yet in the midsize segment for Ford, they offer only the Ranger. I am, or was, a truck guy. I just don’t haul that much anymore.

So I’ll take my Everest in Platinum please. Be down to my dealer check in hand the day after the announcement haha. But really. The expedition is a size too large. The explorer, though I had one & liked it probably better than what I have now, has become a 3 row family wagon. The Bronco sacrifices too much in comfort & practicality for a cool look & removable roof. So I can choose the Ranger for a midsize BOF offering at Ford. Or look across the street at Toyota where I can choose a 4R, LC, or even GX (ok that one’s a few mins drive on the freeway not just across the street).

I assume Ford has run the numbers enough that it doesn’t make sense to add T6 platform production in N.America. So I can’t have my Everest & others can’t have their 6’ supercab Ranger. Still. Ford has the worldwide offerings to go head to head with what Toyota can offer. Do it!

You can only get a cheaper model extracab Tacoma, otherwise I'd probably be driving a Tacoma.

 

[nappy]

I keep seeing people say the Everest will never come to the US because of the Bronco and Explorer. I think that's a garbage reason, but an unfortunately true assessment. Still, I would love one because it checks all the boxes for a capable overlanding rig that's also nice enough for city use. I'd be hard pressed not to trade in my Raptor for an Everest Tremor. Anyone else here feel the same way about the Everest? Would you consider or buy one if available in the US?

I just recently discovered the Ranger Everest and I'm drooling! I want one, but it seems there's only been some chatter a few years ago about bringing it to the US, but that narrative seems to have diminished. I love this thing.

 

[Dutch]

The last thing manufactures want to do is bring to market a vehicle that is going to steal sales from another vehicle on their lot. They want to take sales from the competition. When you hear people complain about something not being sold here - where are those customers going to come from?

 

[pablo94sc]

Toyota. Does everyone forget about Toyota and their suvs that overlap each other?

 

[embedded rock]

There was a time when the Explorer and Ranger shared a chassis. Eventually Ford went with unibody for the Explorer. Why unibody? Not sure, but suspect owners were just commuting and shopping with it, so why use the expense and complexity of a truck chassis.

Round two: Everest and Ranger--body on frame.

Given experience of the first body on frame Explorer, not really a surprise the Everest isn't planned for the US.

Can always look at Toyota and consider their 4Runner and Tacoma relationship and being sold side by side on dealer lots. Does Toyota care about pilfering sales from the Tacoma? Probably not.

 

[pablo94sc]

Toyota isn't worried about stealing sales from any of their vehicles. They have like 10 suv models with the rav4, highlander, grand highlander, venza, corolla cross, Sequoia, crown signia, 4runner, land cruiser, and b4zx. This is why I don't get not having the Everest here. The explorer, bronco, and expedition all have their use cases. The everest fits in there very easily. It's like a bronco that isn't a dedicated trail rig, and an explorer that isn't just a mall crawler. But I digress.

 

[ReduxEngineer]

It would be tempting that's for sure.

Though there's a list of things on the RR that I would require on the Everest Tremor and or Raptor before I'd consider it.

1. 3.0 Engine
2. Front Locker
3. Aux Switches

If it had all 3 of those.. I'll be pressed.

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