ROUGH DIAMONDS

GO OUT AND SEE AUSTRALIA. BUY ONE OF THESE AND YOU'LL MAKE IT HOME TOO

- ANDY ENRIGHT

Ford Everest

BETTER AND CHEAPER THAN A PRADO

DESPITE ITS COMMERCIAL ute underpinnings, the Ford Everest possesses a civility that defies its roots. In fact, the Everest has shaped up as a great three-row rig for which to do some long-distance touring with, whether with or without a trailer attached.

It also shapes up as a very compelling alternative to a Prado, a vehicle that remains heavily impacted by Toyota Tax thanks to raging demand. The crazy prices that followed the Everest into the market after its Wheels COTY win have eased slightly and it's now possible to pick up a 2023 Everest 2.0-litre Ambiente with all-wheel drive for just over $60K.