2022 Ford Everest: Reveal date set for March 1

UPDATE, February 17, 2022: Ford will officially pull the covers off the new Everest SUV next month – setting March 1, 2022 as its reveal date.

The Blue Oval has been drip-feeding information on the next-generation Everest since the reveal of its latest Ranger, with the duo underpinned by the same platform – as well as being manufactured in the same location.

Ford provided a short teaser of the new model ahead of its unveiling next month.

Read more about what we know so far below.

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December 16, 2021: The new 2022 Ford Everest is set to be revealed early next year, with the Blue Oval's latest teasers leaving little to the imagination.

Off the back of the next-generation Ranger's unveiling last month, Ford has said it will be taking the camouflage off its new Everest in the first quarter of 2022 – only a handful of months before its utility sibling goes on sale.

Ford Australia's exterior designer, Lee Imrie, said while the camo can't hide all features of the Everest – such as its Ranger-esque grille and new rear lights – it doesn't totally reveal all the highlights of the SUV.

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“We created an artistic pattern that hints at adventure,” said Imrie.

“The camouflage consists of a series of rectangles tilted on a 45-degree angle that were inspired by mountain peaks.

"We make sure the vehicle design remains hidden by creating the camouflage pieces in isolation. This means when it’s applied to the vehicle it’s a completely random pattern.”

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Although the vehicle pictured is a prototype model, its overall finish, plus the launch of the Ranger, means Ford could soon enter the pre-production stage – potentially allowing the Everest to come to market before the end of next year.

Slated to be produced in Thailand alongside the Ranger, the manufacturing facility for the pair is set to benefit from a US$900 million (AU$1.26 billion) investment to modernise the plant, with Ford aiming at an annual production of 270,000 vehicles.

It's tipped the new Ranger's powertrains will carry across to the Everest, with a choice of two four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engines (single and bi-turbo) as well as the 3.0-litre, V6 turbo-diesel expected to end up under the bonnet.