Have you ever wondered what the Ford Ranger would look like as an SUV? Wonder no more—it exists in markets like Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia (Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam), South Africa, and the Middle East. It’s called the Ford Everest, and it’s a seriously capable three-row SUV. It’s built on the same body-on-frame T6 platform as the Ford Ranger—and the Ford Bronco—which is likely why Ford has no plans to bring it stateside. Therefore, don’t get too attached.

Since you’re reading this on Diesel Army, you can already sense what’s under the hood. The 2025 Everest primarily offers two turbo-diesel engines. The standard mill in most markets is a 2.0-liter EcoBlue bi-turbo inline-four diesel making about 210 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with Ford’s ten-speed automatic and can be had in either rear-wheel drive or full-time 4×4.

Stepping up, Ford offers a 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 turbodiesel cranking out roughly 247 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. The V6 comes exclusively with the ten-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive, providing effortless low-end torque and improved towing. In some emerging markets, a simpler 2.0-liter single-turbo diesel is available in base trims, rated around 170 hp and 299 lb-ft with a six-speed automatic. This single-turbo serves as an economical workhorse engine, whereas the bi-turbo and V6 deliver stronger performance for heavy-duty use. Unusual for a diesel-oriented SUV like the Everest, Ford also offers a 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline engine in select markets like the Middle East.

Every 2025 Everest 4×4 is rated to tow up to about 7,700 pounds when equipped with a braked trailer. This puts it on par with many mid-size pickups (think Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon) and body-on-frame SUVs, with plenty of grunt to pull a boat, camper, or a couple of ATVs for weekend adventures. Depending on trim and equipment, the 2025 Everest can carry between 1,400–1,600 pounds of payload in the cargo and passenger area.

In case you weren’t sad already, the Everest recently received a Tremor trim. This off-road variant features Bilstein dampers with remote reservoirs, a slight suspension lift to absorb big bumps, 33-inch-equivalent all-terrain tires (General Grabber AT3s) for better grip in mud and sand, and a unique Rock Crawl drive mode. This dedicated Rock Crawl mode adds a seventh setting for extreme rocky terrain, essentially dialing in the Everest’s crawling capability.

While American enthusiasts can’t buy Everests at their local Ford dealers, it’s easy to see the appeal: the Everest is essentially the kind of diesel 4×4 adventure SUV many in the U.S. have been asking for and simply can’t get. Whether crawling over rocks, towing a camper, or just taking the family on a road trip, the diesel 2025 Everest is built to do it all in style. It’s a reminder that Ford’s global lineup has some seriously untouchable tantalizing gems.