Ford Explorer
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.
Ford Explorer
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$41,399 |
| Fees | CA$1,600 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$779/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm (216 kW) |
| Torque | 255 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (346 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| 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 | 12.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 673 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 245 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/50R20 |
| Rear tires | P255/50R20 |
| 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″) |
| Front track | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Rear track | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Weight | 2,057 kg (4,535 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 595 l and 2,285 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 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 | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 85%(view ratings) |