Ford Explorer
This model has been on the market for more than a quarter-century, but it has evolved significantly over the years. Its mechanical components and platform have been adapted to reflect contemporary technological demands and Ford reaped the benefits over the entire period with great sales figures. For 2016, they made some esthetic changes to the front end especially. Among the other new features, there's a 2.3-litre 280-horsepower four-cylinder turbo.
Ford Explorer
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$33,999 |
| Fees | CA$1,690 |
| Gas guzzler tax | N/A |
| Monthly payments | CA$640/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 | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/60HR18 |
| Rear tires | P245/60HR18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | N/A |
| Width | N/A |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Rear track | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Weight | 2,015 kg (4,442 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 | |
| Fuel economy | 4/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 71%(view ratings) |