Road trips are best to experience with family! These quick family trips to Tagaytay or Baguio have always been fun and relaxing for every member of the family. Most importantly, your simple family getaways help you to spend quality time and catch up with your loved ones.
With the country being rich in beaches and magnificent landscapes, you will surely find the perfect spots to relax even with a long drive. And with Ford's Next-Gen Everest, the joy on the road with the entire fambam is made possible.
The Next-Gen Everest Titanium+ 4x4 is a great SUV for families, especially big ones. It has all the bells and whistles you could want in a car for a family. Yet, it also has some surprises up its sleeve!
An SUV with unwavering capability, safety, and comfort is what families want for all kinds of drives. May it be for long road trips with the family, grocery runs, Sunday church visits, or school pick-ups. This full-featured 4x4 SUV is prepared for everything you and your family will encounter while on the road.
So, why is the Next-Gen Ford Everest Titanium+ 4x4 your family’s next dream car? Here are six reasons why!
1. Ideal car size for Filipino families
When Ford decided to redesign the Next-Gen Ford Everest, they took all the good points from the previous model and packed it in with more features—and then some. This seven-seater SUV is now roomier than ever.
theAsianparent head of content Candice Venturanza recently bought the Next-Gen unit. She attests, "We had the old model and I can easily see the difference when it comes to space. The second row can accommodate two car seats plus a third person comfortably!”
The third row, she says, is where she can really tell the difference between the old and new models.
“With the old model, passengers were a bit reluctant to sit there because it can get cramped, especially on long drives. The new model does not only give more legroom in the third row, but it also gives more trunk space for luggage and sports equipment.”
The 4x4 model also has power-folding seats, making it easier to collapse the third-row seats to provide more room to haul stuff. Plus, this model also has a hands-free liftgate.
Candice adds, "You can easily open the trunk without putting down the shopping bags and fishing for your keys. All you need to do is trigger the sensor below the back fender with your foot and it will automatically open the trunk. Genius!"
2. Perfect for long drives
According to Agoda's Family Travel Trends 2021 poll, the Filipino mentality of "family first" applies to our travel habits. Nearly half of Filipinos (48%) are most eager to travel with their immediate family (spouse and children), and one in five are eager to combine a trip with family and "barkada.”
And it’s true. A road trip isn’t fun without the entire family: from your children, parents, relatives, friends, and pets, too!
The Next-Gen Everest does not only boast comfortable seats for your family, but it also makes sure that the ride is comfortable as well.
“It’s an SUV, but the ride is almost car-like,” Candice says. “Usually, the third-row passengers complain that it’s bumpier at the back, but with Ford’s superb suspension, you can barely feel the rough roads.”
She adds, “I also noticed that the vehicle accelerates smoothly, making it easier to maneuver and change lanes on highways. Like the old model, the steering wheel is soft yet responsive. You don’t feel like you are driving an SUV at all.”
3. Designed for comfort and style
“If there is one thing my kids love about the Next-Gen Everest, it’s the panoramic moonroof,” Candice says. “It’s like having a convertible minus having to endure the hot temperatures!”
The Everest Titanium+ has a glass moonroof that allows the front seat and the second-row passengers to enjoy the natural light that comes in.
“It’s very bright inside the car,” Candice comments. “Whenever I ride another vehicle, it now feels very dark. I’m not used to it anymore!”
She adds, “I love the new design. It’s a balance of rugged and classy—like it can be used for overland camping on weekends, but can also be a daily car for going to work or school. It looks very versatile.”
4. Future-ready features
The Next-Gen Everest Titanium+ 4x4 has an electrical outlet and USB charging port in the back seat. This means that you don't have to worry about having enough outlets in your car. Very helpful if you have more than one person using their phone at the same time, especially if your vacay destination is in the province.
Candice chimes in, "I love the wireless charger too. I can just leave my smartphone charging, but still, be able to use its necessary features like Spotify or Waze thanks to the Apple Car Play connectivity. Imagine not having to put your phone on the dash just to navigate the busy streets!"
This seven-seater SUV also drives itself—literally! It has an active Park-Assist feature that lets the car park itself with a touch of a button.
“We are living in the future,” Candice says in amazement. “The Everest is a big car and it can be a daunting task to park it in narrow spaces. But with this auto-parking feature, I can let the car squeeze into tight spots without any problems.”
5. Safety first
More safety elements are included in the new Everest to aid drivers in maintaining stress-free concentration while on the road.
Ford's adaptive cruise control (ACC) technology with stop-and-go is included in the Next-Gen Everest, allowing drivers to maintain a certain speed and separation from the vehicle in front of them. In order to maintain the car centered inside the lane, lane centering can also detect lane markings.
Furthermore, you can choose the top speed you want to travel at with the innovative adjustable speed limiter before continuing to drive normally.
“We recently went on a road trip to La Union,” says Candice. “I love how the Next Gen Everest incorporated a cruise control system, which allowed me to relax my foot during the long stretches of TPLEX and SCTEX.”
She adds, “I think it makes the ride safer because you can set the speed limit. No more traffic violation tickets!”
The vehicle also comes standard with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), traction control, and stability control. These are important features because they help you stay in control of your vehicle when driving on slippery roads—very important when you drive to Baguio!
Plus, airbags on the driver, front passenger, side, curtain, and knees are added for extra safety. With these, possible injuries may be lessened in case of an accident.
6. Long-term cost efficiency
As it comes with a five-year warranty or 150,000-kilometer guarantee, whichever comes first, getting a Titanium+ 4x4 leaves you and your family without any worries.
Ford makes it a priority to ensure that you have a worry-free journey, and the five-year guarantee is somewhat unusual for other automotive brands. With other cars, they offer the standard three-year warranty. But Ford tops that with two more. From good to great offers, right?
But, is it worth your money?
Absolutely, yes! When you invest in Next-Gen Ford Everest, you also invest for more quality family bonding, the safety of your family, and convenience when you go outside.
With Ford's Next-Gen Everest, you can get a lot for your money. The car is well-priced and has many features that make it a great value.
“When we sold our 6-year-old Everest, we were able to sell it for half of what we bought it for,” says Candice. “We posted it online and we were able to sell it the following day! Needless to say, this SUV has a high resale value.”
The bottom line
Filipinos love road trips and hanging out with their friends and family. And we can’t do it happily when we do not drive altogether! “The more, the merrier,” they say and Ford Philippines makes it true!
The Next-Gen Ford Everest is a great option for families who want to get out of their comfort zone and have the confidence that they are safe with their car.