Tough and refined - Ford Everest to challenger midsize SUV stalwarts

(UPDATE: Check out our exclusive story on the details about the upcoming production version.)

Ford has today unveiled the Ford Everest Concept at the 2014 Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand, marking the first time that the said concept was shown in ASEAN following the reveal in Sydney last year.

BIMS 2014: Near-production Ford Everest Concept debuts image

The production model of the next-generation Ford Everest will reportedly feature a similar platform to the current Ford Ranger with the 7-seater SUV layout. Expect similar features and TDCI engines with the Ranger.

BIMS 2014: Near-production Ford Everest Concept debuts image

Sources have told AutoIndustriya that the concept shown in Sydney and Bangkok are 'very close' to the production model and that R&D is building verification vehicles to test the Everest around the world. The next-generation Everest is set to be launched between August 2014 and May 2015.

BIMS 2014: Near-production Ford Everest Concept debuts image