Exploring the variants of the Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer, along with the Everest, has held the fort for the Blue Oval in the popular SUV genre.

Prior to silently removing the Explorer from their local website (to make way for the new facelifted model) Ford has offered the Explorer in two variants: a 2.3-liter front-wheel-drive model and a 3.5-liter V6 all-wheel-drive.

Interested to find out which of these variants best suits your motoring needs? Stick around because today, we will break down the two variants of the Ford Explorer.

Ford 2.3L Limited EcoBoost – P2,798,000

Dimensions and Capacities

• Overall Length: 5,006mm
• Overall Width: 2,004mm
• Overall Height: 1,765mm
• Wheelbase: 2,860mm

Powertrain

• Engine: 2.4-Liter EcoBoost
• Transmission: Six-speed SelectShift Automatic
• Maximum Output: 270hp
• Maximum Torque: 408Nm
• Brakes: Four-wheel Disc Brakes
• Suspension Front: Independent MacPherson Struts
• Suspension Rear: Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension
• Wheels: 20-Inch Painted Aluminum

Exterior

• Radiator Grille: Silver-painted with Chrome Bars
• Headlights: Auto LED Low Beams with Halogen Reflector Beams
• Daytime Running Lamps: Equipped
• Taillights: Equipped (LED)
• Fog Lamps: Equipped
• Antenna: Equipped (Sharkfin-type)
• Liftgate: Chrome with Embossed “EXPLORER”
• Roof Rails: Equipped (Chrome)
• Side Mirrors: Body-Colored with Power Fold, Auto-Dim, and Turn Signals
• Door Handles: Chrome
• Rear Spoiler: Equipped

Interior

• Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped with Secondary Audio Control
• Seats: Perforated-leather Trimmed
• Dual-Panel Moon Roof: Equipped
• Electrochromic Rear View Mirror: Equipped
• Cruise Control: Equipped

Safety

• Hill Launch Assist: Equipped
• Blind-Spot Information System: Equipped
• Post-Crash Alert System: Equipped
• Traction Control: Equipped
• Reverse Sensing System: Equipped
• Tire Pressure Monitoring: Equipped

Ford 3.5-Liter Sport V6 EcoBoost – P3,178,000

Dimensions and Capacities

• Overall Length: 5,006mm=
• Overall Width: 2,004mm
• Overall Height: 1,765mm
• Wheelbase: 2,860mm

Powertrain

• Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 EcoBoost
• Transmission: Six-speed SelectShift Automatic
• Maximum Output: 364hp
• Maximum Torque: 475Nm
• Brakes: Four-wheel Disc Brakes
• Suspension Front: Sport-tuned Suspension
• Suspension Rear: Sport-tuned Suspension
• Wheels: 20-Inch Machined Aluminum with Painted Pockets

Exterior

• Radiator Grille: High Gloss Black with Embossed “EXPLORER”
• Headlights: Auto LED Low Beams with Halogen Reflector Beams
• Daytime Running Lamps: Equipped
• Taillights: Equipped (LED)
• Fog Lamps: Equipped
• Antenna: Equipped (Sharkfin-type)
• Liftgate: Black with Embossed “EXPLORER”
• Roof Rails: Equipped (Black)
• Side Mirrors: Black with Power Fold, Auto-Dim, and Turn Signals
• Door Handles: High Gloss Black
• Rear Spoiler: Equipped

Interior

• Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped with Secondary Audio Control=
• Seats: Perforated-leather Trimmed with Red Accent Stitching
• Dual-Panel Moon Roof: Equipped
• Electrochromic Rear View Mirror: Equipped
• Cruise Control: Equipped

Safety

• Hill Launch Assist: Equipped
• Blind-Spot Information System: Equipped
• Post-Crash Alert System: Equipped
• Traction Control: Equipped
• Reverse Sensing System: Equipped
• Tire Pressure Monitoring: Equipped

Photos from Ford

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