by Thanos Pappas
- Ford launches a new Everest Tremor version for Middle East buyers.
- Twin-turbo 2.7-liter gasoline V6 delivers a strong 350 hp output.
- Ladder-frame SUV adds Tremor Bilstein suspension and AT tires.
The Ford Everest, that rugged SUV sibling of the Ranger that never made it to American shores, has just received its most powerful iteration yet. In a move that nudges it closer to the elusive Everest Raptor, the new Tremor trim now comes fitted with a gasoline V6.
There is, of course, a catch. This new variant is only available in select markets, with Ford confirming it as a Middle East exclusive.
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Unveiled at the Liwa International Festival in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, the 2026 Ford Everest Tremor with its new powertrain keeps most of its visual cues intact.
From the outside, it mirrors the Australian-spec Tremor that broke cover last year, complete with Bilstein suspension, a 26 mm (1-inch) lift, Rock Crawl mode, and a set of black 17-inch wheels wrapped in General Grabber AT3 all-terrain rubber.
What Changed Underneath
The real news, however, is hidden beneath the hood. This Middle Eastern version swaps out the standard engines for a twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 EcoBoost, paired with a 10-speed automatic gearbox and a standard four-wheel-drive system.
The engine isn’t unfamiliar, as it already powers the F-150 and sits under the hood of the US-spec Ranger in XLT and Lariat trims. It’s also a close relative of the beefier 3.0-liter V6 used in the Ranger Raptor.
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In the Everest Tremor, this twin-turbo V6 delivers 350 horsepower (261 kW / 355 PS) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque, making it the most powerful Everest to date. By comparison, the Australian version’s 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel produces less power at 247 hp (184 kW / 250 PS), though it does offer more torque at 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft).
According to the company, this configuration delivers “class-leading power and torque,” claiming an edge over the Everest’s direct rivals.
Those rivals include a familiar lineup of ladder-frame SUVs, such as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Fortuner, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Isuzu MU-X, and Nissan X-Terra. Against that backdrop, the addition of the V6 puts the Everest Tremor in a stronger position, at least on paper.
Beyond the Tremor, the 2026 Everest range for the Middle East also includes the Active, Sport, and Platinum trims. These models share the same updates introduced in their Australian counterparts, a logical outcome given they all roll off the same production line in Thailand.