The Ford Everest has long been the darling of the school run and the weekend getaway, a capable and comfortable seven-seat SUV. But what if your weekends involve less tarmac and more… well, tremors? What if you want to take the family further off the beaten track without spending a fortune on aftermarket gear? Ford has heard your call and answered with this: the 2025 Ford Everest Tremor. It’s the Everest you know and love, but it’s been to boot camp and come back ready for anything.
What’s Different on the Outside?
At first glance, the Tremor looks like an Everest that’s been hitting the gym. Up front, a unique Tremor-specific grille and factory-fitted auxiliary LED lights give it an assertive glare, letting you know it means business. Below, a proper steel bash plate stands guard, ready to take a hit so your underbody doesn’t have to.
Ford offers the Everest Tremor in a curated palette of four colours: a black, a white, and two greys. The model in our spotlight, “Command Gray,” paired with “Asphalt Black” trim, certainly looks the part. The whole package is tied together by rugged 32-inch all-terrain tyres with a deep, grab-anything tread, wrapped around stylish wheels.
There are, however, a couple of quirks. The front tow hooks, essential for any serious off-roading, are curiously hidden behind plastic covers. Top tip: keep a screwdriver handy in the glovebox, or you might find yourself in a sticky situation with no easy way out. Around the back, things are more subtle, with the main giveaway being the distinctive orange Tremor badge that matches the trim on the V6 fender vent.
Under the Bonnet: The Heart of the Beast
Serious off-roading requires serious grunt, and the Everest Tremor delivers. Under the bonnet lies Ford’s formidable 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine, mated to a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission. This powerhouse combination serves up a hefty 184 kW of power and a truly earth-turning 600 Nm of torque, which is more than enough to conquer steep hills or tow a heavy load. Speaking of which, the Tremor retains the Everest’s impressive 3.5-tonne towing capacity, so the boat or caravan can still come along for the adventure.
What’s it like on the Inside?
Ford’s design brief for the Tremor’s interior seems to have been “adventure-proof.” The cabin is designed to be used, abused, and then easily cleaned. Surfaces are tough and easy to wipe down, perfect for when the outside world inevitably makes its way inside after a day on the trails.
The seats are specific to the Tremor, featuring an embroidered logo, a combination of durable materials and partial leather, and best of all, they are both heated and ventilated for comfort in any season.
Beyond these rugged touches, you get all the practicality that makes the standard Everest a family favourite. There’s wireless phone charging, ample cupholders, clever storage solutions like the dual gloveboxes and dashboard shelf, and that unique integrated door handle design. It remains a true seven-seater, ensuring it’s a genuinely practical vehicle for the whole family.
The Drive – From Tarmac to Trail
This is where the Ford Everest Tremor truly justifies its name. It takes the already excellent Everest platform and elevates its off-road credentials to a new level. The key upgrade is the suspension, featuring position-sensitive Bilstein shocks and a factory lift, giving you a commanding view of the road, or the rock you’re about to crawl over.
These upgrades aren’t just for show; they result in genuinely improved capability. The Tremor boasts better approach, departure, and breakover angles, and an increased wading depth, allowing you to tackle more challenging terrain than ever before. Add in a dedicated rock-crawling mode, and you have a vehicle that is factory-built to go where most SUVs wouldn’t dare.
Crucially, this off-road focus doesn’t ruin its on-road manners. It remains a smooth, comfortable, and quiet drive around town, proving that you don’t have to sacrifice daily civility for weekend capability. It’s a vehicle that truly feels like it can do everything for everyone.
The 2025 Ford Everest Tremor is a masterstroke from Ford. It’s for the family that wants one vehicle to do it all: commute in comfort during the week, and explore the wild on the weekend. It takes all the strengths of the Everest, its practicality, comfort, safety, and seven-seat capacity, and adds a layer of factory-backed, warranty-covered off-road prowess that is hard to beat. It’s an SUV that’s biased towards adventure but remains a perfectly well-rounded package for modern life – Elvis would be proud.
