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New Ford Everest takes a walk on the wild side

NEW MODEL LAUNCH: FORD EVEREST WILDTRAK & XLT

ON the back of the recently launched Ford Everest Sport and Platinum models, the Pretoria-based manufacturer has added two more variations to the mix with the XLT and Wildtrak.

Technically there are three new derivatives with the Wildtrak 4x4, the XLT in 4x4 and 4x2 guise, and the Sport is now also available with a 4x2 transmission.

To add to the Everest’s street credibility, it recently won the SA Guild of Mobility Journalists’ Adventure SUV category.

The Wildtrak sits just below the range-topping Platinum

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