2021 Ford Explorer

2021 Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer If you’re shopping for a new midsize SUV for 2021 , Ford hopes the Explorer will make its way onto your road . It offers three rows of seating and plenty of cargo space, and is equipped with plenty of connectivity and safety features that are on most buyers’ wish lists. The base and XLT models come standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optional.

Optional on the Limited is a plug-in hybrid, and the high-spec Platinum and Sport ST models come with a twin-turbo V-6 engine. In general, the Explorer is a decent option, but competitors such as Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade and Mazda CX-9 offer more refinement. Ford Explorer

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Ford has made some tweaks to the 2021 mid-size crossover, for example making heated seats standard on the XLT, and offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on this model, including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat on Limited and ST models. and Platinum. The Sport Appearance Package is now available on the XLT, and includes 20-inch aluminum wheels finished in Carbon Gray Paint. In addition to the upgraded wheels,

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The package also offers a grille with Carbon Gray accents as well as a unique lower body livery, dual exhaust ports, light-colored interior upholstery, faux skid plates, and more. New optional charge regulator on XLT, Limited and ST models; Platinum coins receive this feature as standard.

We think the limited mid-level model is the best money explorer. It’s also the only one available with a hybrid powertrain. While the hybrid makes sense for people who can benefit from EPA-rated city miles per gallon, we found the standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine to be powerful enough and more efficient on the highway . It can tow 5,300 pounds when equipped with the towing package. We also add all-wheel drive for $1,920. apart from that,

We believe that the desired standard features of the limited cut should suffice. These include B&O’s 12-speaker audio systems, 20-inch wheels, a heated and power-adjustable steering wheel, leather upholstery, a power-folding third row, and upgraded driver aids like cruise control.

Engine, Transmission and Performance Ford Explorer

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The base trim, XLT and Limited come with a 300-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that spurs the Explorer hard. Drivers on our feet will prefer either the Platinum, with its 365-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6, or the Explorer ST Sport, which uses a 400-horsepower version of the same engine. A plug-in hybrid joins the Explorer lineup for 2020. It combines a 3.3-liter V6 engine with a 318-hp electric motor.

When properly equipped, the Explorer can tow up to 5,600 lbs. The Explorer rides on an all-new rear-wheel drive platform, but all-wheel drive is still optional. A 10-speed automatic transmission is standard across the board. Ride and handling are acceptable and included but far from entertaining; The Explorer ST is sportier, and its extra power and stiffer suspension make it a true performance SUV.

fuel economy

With a myriad of powertrains and drivetrains, the 2021 Explorer has varying EPA fuel economy ratings. The rear-wheel drive hybrid model was rated the most economical overall, with ratings of 27 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Adding all-wheel drive lowers the hybrid’s ratings by 3 and 4 mpg, respectively. We tested one on our 200 mile highway,

It only managed 24 mpg. By comparison, the 400-horsepower Explorer ST got 25 mpg in our tests, which beat the EPA rating by 1. We also tested the four-cylinder Explorer with all-wheel drive. The government estimates the version will gain 20 mpg in the city and 27 highway; We saw 28 mpg.

Ford Explorer cabin interior, comfort and cargo

While the interior may be uninspiring, the Explorer’s cabin is functional and comfortable — at least for those in the first two rows. Entry into the standard third row is now easier thanks to a new mechanism that moves the second-row seats out of the way at the touch of a button. However, once back there, children and older adults will find the seat is too close to the ground to be comfortable.

Competitors such as the Chevy Traverse and Volkswagen Atlas offer more third-row comfort. We were able to fit four suitcases behind the third row of the Ford, and we installed a total of 31 suitcases with both back rows folded flat.

Information, entertainment and communication

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An 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard and includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The system is attractive and responsive but not as intuitive as we would like. A rotary controller will help in this regard. For the optional 10.1-inch vertically oriented monitor, you’ll need to upgrade to Platinum or ST. However, every model is available with voice-activated navigation as well as a rear-seat entertainment system, but aside from the base Navigator, a 12-speaker B&O audio system is standard.

Safety and driver assistance features

The 2021 Explorer received a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) but missed a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) simply due to an acceptable score in the small overlap frontal crash test . Ford equips every Explorer with a suite of standard driver assistance technologies and offers upgrades such as self-parking assistance. Key safety features include:

 Standard Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking

 Standard blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert

 Standard Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist

Warranty and maintenance coverage for Ford Explorer

Ford offers full, medium and limited warranties that are in line with most competitors’ plans. However, the company does not offer the free maintenance that Toyota and Chevy do. Meanwhile

 The limited warranty covers three years or 36000 miles

 Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles

 No free scheduled maintenance

Vehicle Type

Front engine, 4WD, 6-passenger, 4-door hatchback

Engine type

Twin-turbocharged intercooler DOHC 24 valve V-6, iron-aluminum block and aluminum heads, direct fuel injection

displacement

180 in 3, 2956 cm 3

Energy

400 HP @ 5500 RPM

torque

415 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

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10-speed automatic with manual transmission mode

chassis

Suspension (F / R): Multi-link / Multi-link

Brakes (F/R): 14.3” ventilated disc / 13.8” ventilated disc

Tires: Michelin Latitude Sport 3, 275/45R-21107Y

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 119.1 in

Length: 199.3 inches

Width: 78.9 inches

Height: 70.2 inches

Passenger volume: 149 cubic feet

Payload volume: 18 cubic feet

Empty vehicle weight: 4853 lbs

C/D اختبار Test Results

60 mph: 5.2 seconds

100 mph: 13.3 seconds

140 mph: 35.0 seconds

Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.9 seconds

Top speed, 30-50 mph: 3.2 seconds

Top speed, 50-70 mph: 3.8 seconds

¼ mile: 13.8 seconds @ 101 mph

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Top speed (govenor limited): 146 mph

Braking, 70 to 0 mph: 161 feet

Road Skateboard, 300ft Dia*: 0.86g

*Inhibit stability control

fuel economy c/d

Observed: 21 mpg

EPA fuel saving

Pool/city/highway: 20/18/24 mpg

Price as tested

$62,020 (Base price: $55835)

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