Ford Explorer
In 2011, the Explorer came out with a new shape and monocoque chassis. Last year, Ford introduced a Sport version with a V6 twin-turbocharged engine. This year, it’s the status quo: no changes have been made. Both of the other versions keep the same engines, namely a V6 for the less expensive trim and a four-cylinder Ecoboost for more torque. With FWD or optional 4x4, all the Explorers have a six-speed automatic transmission.
Ford Explorer
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$31,899 |
| Fees | CA$1,690 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$600/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 | 13.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 588 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 239 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 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 | 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 | 9/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |