2011 Ford Explorer

The brand new 2011 Ford Explorer is the latest SUV from the house of Ford. The vehicle is grand in all sense. It has a terrific outlook and very comfortable interior. The towing capability of the model is the best in the segment.

Engine and Transmission

The heavy crossover gets a 3.5 liter V6 engine with 24 variable valves. The engine realizes a maximum horsepower of 290 hp @ 6500 rpm and produces a maximum torque of 255 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm.

New Explorer also has brake hill holder and comes in front wheel drive. Explorer’s engine is mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic gearbox.

2011 Ford Explorer

Design Changes

The new Explorer comes fully revamped; the lower roof line makes the vehicle very appealing to look at.

Other changes are wider and stance and enhanced curb appeal.

Interiors

The interior is fully loaded with all the latest tech features. The interior coating is very soft and Ford has consciously mixed leather, wood and aluminum to for coating purposes to give a posh look.

Safety

The vehicle has some of the best safety amenities including side airbags and curtain airbags. An innovative option is the inclusion of second-row seatbelt, which helps in spreading the weight of the passengers in case a crash occurs. Ford’s own safety feature called Curve Control, is also a part of standard offerings in 2011 Ford Explorer.

Fuel Economy and Pricing

There is a remarkable improvement in EPA in 2011 Explorer as it gives 19 mpg mileage in city limits as compared to its previous 14 mpg figure. Highway mileage too has shot up from 17 mpg to 23 mpg.

Pricing

The MSRP of the 2011 Explorer starts at $37,190.

2011 Ford Explorer Limited version scores very high on safety, off-road cruising, interiors and outlook. In nut shell it is a dream crossover. The high price tag is the only issue, which might make the non-business class users to think twice before going for it.