Ford Explorer
A well-known figure among three-row midsize SUVs, the Ford Explorer was completely redesigned for 2020, so don’t look for major changes in 2021. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder, while the other models benefit from a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 producing 365 horsepower—or an even 400 in the sporty Explorer ST. And remember, there’s an Explorer Hybrid combining a 3.3-litre V6 with a 35-kilowatt electric motor.
Ford Explorer
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$53,934 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,015/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 318 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Combined torque | 322 lb·ft @ 3,000 rpm |
| Engine | 3,3 l V6 |
| Power | 285 hp @ 6,500 rpm (213 kW) |
| Torque | 260 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (353 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 44 hp (33 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | Chicago, IL, US |
| Generation | 6 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 708 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 225 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/55R20 |
| Rear tires | P255/55R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 6 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,049 mm (199″) |
| Width | 2,004 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,782 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm (119″) |
| Weight | 2,254 kg (4,969 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 6 |
| Trunk | between 515 l and 2,486 l |
| Fuel tank | 68 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.9 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 41 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 72%(view ratings) |