Ford Explorer
This year, Ford’s midsized utility vehicle receives some cosmetic updates, new alloy wheel designs and several other minor changes. As for powertrains, there’s a 290-horsepower, 3.5-litre V6, a fuel-efficient turbocharged, 2.3-litre four cylinder with 280 horsepower as well as a 365-horsepower, twin-turbo, 3.5-litre V6 in the Explorer Sport. Available features include all-wheel drive, a two-pane panoramic sunroof and a SYNC 3 infotainment system.
Ford Explorer
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$34,899 |
| Fees | CA$1,790 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$656/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size SUV under $50,000 |
| Assembly | Chicago, IL, US |
| Generation | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 13.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.1 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 283 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| 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 2,313 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.2 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 70%(view ratings) |