Ford

Ford Explorer

Price $48,340 – $67,320
Fuel consumption 8.7 – 13.4 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 72%(view ratings)
The Explorer midsize SUV can accommodate up to seven passengers and gets a certain number of changes for 2023. Base models house a turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine rated at 300 horsepower, while ST and Platinum models boast a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 producing 400 horsepower. As for the Explorer Hybrid, it combines a 3.3-litre V6 with an electric motor for an average fuel consumption of 9.6 L/100 km.

Ford Explorer

Pricing
MSRP CA$48,340
Fees CA$2,095
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$910/month
Powertrain
Engine 2.3 l I-4
Power 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm (224 kW)
Torque 310 lb·ft @ 3,500 rpm (420 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 10-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category Mid-size SUV
Assembly Chicago, IL, US
Generation 6
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 11.6 L/100km
Highway 8.7 L/100km
Combined 10.3 L/100km
Autonomy 660 km
CO₂ emissions 241 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats not available
Heated steering wheel optional
Ventilated front seats not available
Head-up display not available
Surround-view camera not available
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control optional
Remote engine start optional
GPS optional
Infotainment
Front USB ports standard
Rear USB ports not available
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot standard
Wireless phone charging not available
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P255/65R18
Rear tires P255/65R18
Safety
Seat belts 6
Dimensions / Weight
Length 5,049 mm (199″)
Width 2,004 mm (79″)
Height 1,775 mm (70″)
Wheelbase 3,025 mm (119″)
Weight 2,022 kg (4,458 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 6
Trunk between 515 l and 2,486 l
Fuel tank 68 l (15 gal)
Towing capacity 2,404 kg (5,300 lb, with towing package)
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.8 s (estimated)
80-120 km/h 5.7 s (estimated)
Top speed N/A
Braking distance 40 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)