Previewed last month, exterior changes to the Everest are minor and consists of new headlights with integrated daytime running LEDs, a tweaked front bumper and a new grille, while the top-spec Titanium model gets 20-inch alloy wheels as standard.

Unlike the Ranger, the Everest’s interior will come with upgraded materials as well as a dark ebony finish, with SYNC 3 incorporating Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and satellite navigation now standard on all models.

Equivalent to the local XLT and Limited variants, the Aussie spec Trend and Titanium models also come with Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection as standard, as well as an automatic hands-free opening tailgate and semi-autonomous Park Assist.

Ford has also put a shuffle on the Everest’s engine line-up with the long-serving 3.2-litre TDCI five-cylinder now relegated to the entry-level Ambiente model as well as the Trend, while the 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel engine powering the Ranger Raptor will be optional on the latter and standard on the Titanium.

Producing 157kW/500Nm, the twin force oil burner will be connected to the General Motors co-developed 10-speed automatic gearbox as opposed to the 3.2’s six-speed, with Ford not only claiming a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.7-litres/100 km for the rear-wheel drive Trend, but also a more refined interior thanks to additional active noise cancelling materials.

With the revised Ranger reportedly due to debut in Australia around September, expect the Everest to arrive soon after with local availability yet to be confirmed.