Ford Explorer
Quality issues marred the launch of the sixth-generation Explorer four years ago. And while Ford has made some improvements, concerns remain. The great thing about this midsize SUV is the seven-model lineup complete with three engine options, namely a turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder rated at 300 horsepower and a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 producing either 365 horsepower or 400 horsepower. The Explorer Hybrid is not returning for 2024. A refresh is expected to come the following model year.
Ford Explorer
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$48,475 |
| Fees | CA$2,195 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$912/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 | 11.5 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 | standard |
| 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 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 71%(view ratings) |