Ford Explorer
Over the years, Ford has neglected its legendary Explorer. But the automaker has decided to rectify the situation for 2011 – and not in half measures. A total makeover is changing this vehicle’s exterior, interior and even its underbelly. New engine possibilities include a 237-hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo and a 290-hp 3.5-litre V6.
Ford Explorer
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$29,999 |
| Fees | CA$1,450 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$564/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.1 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 235 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/65R17 |
| Rear tires | P245/65R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,006 mm (197″) |
| Width | 2,004 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,788 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm (113″) |
| Weight | 2,067 kg (4,557 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 595 l and 2,285 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 85%(view ratings) |