Ford

Ford Explorer

Price $34,899 – $60,699
Fuel consumption 9.2 – 14.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 70%(view ratings)
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.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 70%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 4/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Mid-size SUVs over $50,000
The Car Guide rating 69%
Fuel economy 4/10
Reliability 4/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Huge, quiet cabin
  • Dynamic engines
  • High-end (but expensive) Platinum version
  • Very good finish
  • Efficient all-wheel drive

Cons

  • EcoBoost V6 guzzles fuel
  • FWD versions are not very enticing
  • Restricted range (about 550 km)

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