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.

Ford Explorer

Pricing
MSRP CA$60,699
Fees CA$1,790
Gas guzzler tax CA$1,000
Monthly payments CA$1,142/month
Powertrain
Engine 3,5 l V6
Power 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm (272 kW)
Torque 350 lb·ft @ 3,500 rpm (475 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Premium
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category Mid-size SUV over $50,000
Assembly Chicago, IL, US
Generation 5
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 14.8 L/100km
Highway 10.7 L/100km
Combined 13.0 L/100km
Autonomy 538 km
CO₂ emissions 305 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof standard
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats standard
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats standard
Massage seats standard
Smart key standard
Lane departure warning standard
Remote engine start standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
CD player standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Wi-Fi hotspot standard
Premium audio system standard
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 P255/50HR20
Rear tires P255/50HR20
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 2,223 kg (4,901 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 7
Trunk between 595 l and 2,313 l
Fuel tank 70 l (15 gal)
Towing capacity 2,268 kg (5,000 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.0 s (estimated)
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 5/10
Reliability 4/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Average 70%(view ratings)