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Ford Explorer

The Car Guide rating 4.5/5 85% Detailed ratings
Price $29,999 – $48,299 Payments
Fuel consumption 8.2 – 12.7 L/100km
Ford decided to up the ante for 2013 by offering the 3.5l V6 EcoBoost engine with all-wheel drive in a muscular Sport version. The rest of the range is largely unchanged, powered by the ubiquitous 3.5l V6 or a four-cylinder 2.0l EcoBoost, available in frontwheel drive only. Base models start at $31,399 with XLT, Sport and Limited versions also available. It is an easy to drive, refined SUV with comfortable seating for up to seven people and capable of towing up to 2,268 kg.

The Car Guide rating  85%

Pros

  • Very comfortable interior
  • Disciplined road handling
  • Tons of gadgets
  • New Sport model
  • Real rear seats

Cons

  • Explorer... really?
  • Two-wheel drive option
  • Towing capacity limited to 5,000 lbs.
  • Manual mode not very instinctive
Driving 7/10
Safety 10/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 9/10
Comfort 9/10

What's new in 2013

N/A

Recalls

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