The Ford Everest is receiving a new, less powerful base engine, as well as a rejigged model range.

For what Ford Australia calls model year 2026.5, the popular large off-road SUV is moving from a bi- to a single-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, though the carryover 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 will be available across all model grades including the new entry-level Active variant.

Orders for the MY26.5 Everest open in December, ahead of customer deliveries scheduled for mid-2026.

Ford Australia has announced pricing in the meantime, as well as limited specifications.

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The range will open at $58,990 before on-road costs, down $500 from the MY26 Ambiente bi-turbo 4WD.

While the current Ranger has been offered with both single- and bi-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engines since launch, only the latter was offered in the related Everest.

With the bi-turbo engine getting the axe, an updated single-turbo four-cylinder now joins the Everest lineup where it’s the standard engine in the new Active and the carryover Sport.

Using a 10-speed auto like the defunct bi-turbo, it produces 125kW of power and 405Nm of torque – steep drops of 29kW and 95Nm from the engine it replaces.