When it comes to the actual experience, the performance is no less impressive. The Everest has a choice of two turbodiesel powerplants: a 2.2 litre four-cylinder with 160 PS and 385 Nm, and a 3.2 litre five-cylinder with 200 PS and 470 Nm. The 2.2 comes with a choice of six-speed manual and automatic transmissions as well as two- or four-wheel-drive, while the 3.2 has only the six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.
On the road, the 3.2 felt really powerful to drive. Floor the pedal and the Everest rushes forward with an eagerness belying its size. Body roll is well controlled and ride quality is fantastic. The 2.2 comparatively felt slightly sluggish (we drove only the six-speed automatic variant) but still had sufficient power to satisfy most buyers of such vehicles.
Off the road, the Terrain Management System (TMS) performs fabulously. You can choose from between Normal, Snow/Mud/Grass, Sand, and Rock settings, as well as Hill Descent Control, an Electronic Locking Rear Differential, and 4×4 Low, and this raft of options is more than enough to whet the appetite of even serious offroaders looking for a competent SUV that is comfortable too.
