Even though I have driven many times in many different terrains and environments, every time I drive a Ford car to the Northwest, it always brings special emotions. The Hanoi – Cao Bang route is “drawn in a unique way”, bringing experiences from highways, national highways, mountain passes, and even bumpy roads that will be a challenge for Ford models.

Arranged by the organizers to sit in a Ford Everest with all of their acquaintances, the ride was warm in the cold weather of early winter. It’s been a long time since I had the opportunity to sit in the back seat, lean down the armrest, stretch my legs and enjoy. I must say that the car’s floating feeling is sometimes at high speed but not much. Vehicle swaying still occurs if you turn sharply and do not wear a seat belt. Every time you go through a pothole, the oscillation is quickly suppressed, and there is no bouncing when going on bumpy roads. This comes from the improved suspension springs, which are stiffer than before. 

Soundproofing is not a problem, you can only hear the sound of the air conditioner. If you have strong throttle, you will hear the engine sound, but if you turn on more music, it will be quiet. My experienced brother also turned on Adaptive Cruise Control  to follow the car in front and keep the lane unless there was a change, driving leisurely from the starting point to the next. Occasionally there are startling moments because the front vehicle warning system is too sensitive.

But the tiger can only be “unleashed” when it comes to mountain passes. I am fortunate to be able to drive the mountain pass. The precise electric steering wheel combined with the accelerator and sensitive brakes will make anyone who likes to drive see ” coffee”, each turn is neatly resolved. When it’s dark, the lights automatically glance at the corner to provide some support to the driver. The 10-speed gearbox is Everest’s strong point when the transmission ratio is optimized, the car shifts smoothly whether running gently or accelerating hard, the gears are shifted quite smoothly and do not create a feeling of roughness when operating.

Driving the Ford Everest on bumpy terrain is a must-have experience. If the road is more difficult, turn it to 4H, if you want to turn on the differential lock, just press a button on the control screen, the car will obediently follow anyone’s wishes. ai, as long as it is controlled accurately and safely. Ambient sensors continuously monitor the surrounding area if a collision is imminent and display direction on the central display, so the driver will always receive optimal information to control the vehicle.

Previously, I had driven the Ford Everest on sand and gravel roads, so I was no longer surprised. You can even reverse the car when running off-road simply with the 360 ​​camera. If you are stuck on the road ahead, The camera mode will display the terrain ahead to help align the steering angle and illuminate the road ahead, of course when going slowly.

The SYNC4 screen does not need much description, is sharp, intuitive and has vertical controls like an iPad. Connecting Apple Carplay wirelessly and turning on my favorite music playlist will be the first thing I do when driving this car. The large A-pillar with a large rearview mirror will be an area that needs improvement for the Ford Everest because even though the car is high and has a clear view, the blind spot in this area is quite large, so even if there are lights that expand around the corner. , you still have to look sideways every time you take a corner.

Ford cars always make drivers feel like they want to go further and be more adventurous with their mobility, powerful engines, safety technology and full equipment. Not only is it a car that serves daily travel needs well, this is also the perfect companion on every trip to explore new lands, whether short or long.