Verdict
At RM281,888, the Ford Everest costs RM7,112 less than the Toyota Harrier yet brings seven seats, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive. Its 2,900 mm wheelbase is 210 mm longer, but the third row leaves just 259 litres of boot space. The Harrier is the better five-seat road-going package on safety and convenience: it gets pre-collision braking, steering correction, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera, plus a 396-litre boot. Its RM830 annual road tax is RM392 more than the Everest’s, however, and its 221 Nm trails the Ford heavily.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, 500 Nm of diesel torque and all-wheel drive for RM7,112 less.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if five seats suit you and you want pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and a 396-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Toyota Harrier RM289,000.
- Power and torque: Ford Everest 207 hp and 500 Nm; Toyota Harrier 175 hp and 221 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Ford Everest 7 seats and 259 litres; Toyota Harrier 5 seats and 396 litres.
- Driveline: Ford Everest all-wheel drive; Toyota Harrier front-wheel drive.
- Road tax: Ford Everest RM438 per year; Toyota Harrier RM830 per year.
- Warranty: Ford Everest 3 years/100,000 km; Toyota Harrier 5 years/unlimited mileage.
Everest
- Seven seats with one-touch tumble middle-row seating
- 207 hp and 500 Nm from the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel
- All-wheel drive and an 80-litre fuel tank
- 259-litre boot is 137 litres smaller than the Harrier’s
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- Passive cruise control and a reverse camera without a 360-degree view
Harrier
- Pre-collision braking, steering correction and rear cross-traffic alert with braking
- 396-litre boot despite a 4,740 mm body
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and powered tailgate with kick sensor
- Five seats versus the Everest’s seven
- 221 Nm is 279 Nm below the Everest’s 500 Nm
- RM830 annual road tax is RM392 higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888✓ | RM289,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm✓ | 175 hp at 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 221 Nm at 3,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 118 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 202 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 396 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Bi-LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Everest & Harrier for sale
Everest vs Harrier FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Toyota Harrier better?
The Everest is better for seven occupants, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive. The Harrier is better for a five-seat buyer prioritising pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and 396 litres of boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Harrier costs RM7,112 more than the Ford Everest. The Everest is RM281,888, while the Harrier is RM289,000.
Which has the better safety and driver-assistance equipment?
The Toyota Harrier has the stronger list: pre-collision braking, steering correction, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, tyre-pressure monitoring, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. Both have seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and collision warning.
