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5 things you need to know about the 2011 Ford Explorer

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Ford Motor Co. has unveiled the redesigned Explorer sport-ute in Dearborn, Michigan. Here are the things the 2011 offers to motorists:

1. Modern look, classic identity. It may have changed inside-out but the design team made sure it still bears qualities that make it a Ford Explorer. "Ford has changed everything about the all-new Explorer, yet it's still instantly instinctively recognizable as a Ford Explorer. We believe that's because it's a contemporary interpretation of the same capabilities Explorer has always stood for, without compromise," said Moray Callum, executive director of Ford's North America Design.

2. Classy interior. Ford's interior studio manager Mike Arbaugh designed the new Ford Explorer to look expensive. "This is a vehicle that challenges higher-end SUVs like BMW X5 and Audi Q7, so the interior design, craftsmanship and fit-and-finish should play in that league," Arbaugh said.

3. Earth-friendly motoring. The 2011 Ford Explorer's cloth interior surfaces are comprised of 25 percent recycled materials. The seating foam of the all-new Explorer is also "green" as it is made from soy-based content.

4. Quiet ride. Ford has responded to motorists' clamor for a quiet SUV ride with the 2011 Explorer. "To provide a quiet ride, Explorer features acoustic-laminated glass, an acoustic headliner, a driver’s side hush panel, full-perimeter hood seal, underbelly pan, a lofted high-density hood insulator, mass-backed barrier carpet and mastic floor treatment. Inner-dash and tunnel insulators, a dash doubler, a spare tire carpet cover door, liftgate and pillar trim absorbers all contribute to interior quietness," Ford said.

5. Comprehensive safety features. The 2011 Ford Explorer comes with the world's first inflatable second-row seatbelt along with other safety features. "The new Explorer combines--all at once--our best technologies to not only help prevent a crash, but to help prevent injuries to occupants when a crash is unavoidable," Ford safety supervisor Erika Low said.

2011 Ford Explorer
Specification 3.5-liter DOHC V6 Ti VCT 2.0-liter I-4 EcoBoost
Horsepower 290 @ 6,500rpm 237 @ 5,500rpm
Torque 345.73Nm @ 4,000rpm 338.95Nm @ 1,750 to 4,000rpm
Fuel capacity  70.41 liters 70.41 liters
Layout Front-wheel drive or 4WD Front-wheel drive
Transmission Six-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2,860.04mm
Length 5,006.34mm
Width (including mirrors) 2,291.08mm
Height 1,788.16mm

Ford Group Philippines currently offers the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition at P2.395 million. Ford assistant vice president for corporate communications Anika Salceda said there is "no news yet" as to when the 2011 Ford Explorer will reach the Philippine market.

 
 
 
 
Tags: sport-utility vehicle, Ford, Ford Explorer, SUV

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COMMENTS

  • hopeless says The 2.0-liter I-4 EcoBoost's figures look delicious. Sana available din iyon for 4WD. Pati sana may EcoBoost na 3.0 - 3.5 -liter capacity. (26 July 2010)
  • AM3 says That is one beautiful SUV. (26 July 2010)
  • BOOGIECAT says Looks good but we'll likely see this one in 3.5 Liter V6 format! (26 July 2010)
  • armoj777 says will the 4x4 version come to the philippines..its an awesome suv (26 July 2010)
  • HD says Um on a quick glance at side profile ... it looks like ... a stretched / flattened Fortuner! :P (26 July 2010)
  • feeter says That will stab the heart of Land Rover fanatics. (26 July 2010)
  • aeronTGco says Very nice both inside and out! (26 July 2010)
  • goldcrow says The design is just WOW! Too bad there's no diesel variant. (26 July 2010)
  • the driver says this is a car-like UNIBODY construction, smooth ride with it's price too. tell you after test drive, but still not avail in houston ford stores (26 July 2010)
  • kwanon611 says sana diesel nalang. i agree with HD,it looks like a stretched toyota fortuner.. (27 July 2010)
  • jclogan says Nice one..They should've get rid of the faux wood, though.Now, Mazda CX-9 (27 July 2010)
  • gg says i think the price 2.8M - 3M (27 July 2010)
  • shogitai says ganda...! i love it especially the front... (27 July 2010)
  • jovimac says this is another $$$$$ money to burn!... Toyota Fortuner get out of the way!.. here comes the Ford Explorer!.. (27 July 2010)
  • rupert says nice... (27 July 2010)
  • Carlover0604 says Nice (27 July 2010)
  • expatio says Depending on what version they bring into The Philippines (if at all), we can expect it to be around P2.35m for xlt V6 version. If they bring in the 2.0L turbo, I would expect it to be in the P1.9m region (allowing for less import tax). But if they decide to only bring in the Limited V6 version; expect to pay over P2.5m (27 July 2010)
  • AM3 says @expatio, I read that the more efficient 2.0 EcoBoost is actually an optional engine. My estimate, the XLT V6 model with the Rapid Spec 202A package costs about as much as the current Eddie Bauer model. The Limited V6 will probably be in the P2.7M-P2.9M range. *The Limited trim level is higher than the discontinued Eddie Bauer trim. (27 July 2010)
  • BJ says It looks like a range rover wanna be. Looks good anyway. (27 July 2010)
  • gg says i think the price 2.8M - 3M (28 July 2010)
  • jhaydee says i wish ford would bring in the s-max diesel variant in here (28 July 2010)
  • hyperion says kapag narelese ito, parang tatalunin nito ang monty at fortuner... sana may diesel variant... (28 July 2010)
  • AM3 says @hyperion, its a class above the Fortuners and Montero Sports... the new Explorer will compete with other P2M SUVs/Crossover SUVs like the Mazda CX-9, Subaru Tribeca, Hyundai VeraCruze and Jeep Commander. (28 July 2010)
  • AM3 says *correction on the spelling, its "Veracruz". :P (28 July 2010)
  • sagaraemiru says @ hyperion, Malabong magkaroon ng diesel niyan... Hindi pa rin nakakalimot ang America sa "masamang" reputasyon ng diesel. Pero kung titignan mo yung specs ng Explorer, kahit sa EcoBoost 2.0L inline-4, pwede na rin iyon, lalo na kung hindi mo naman kailangan ng 4WD. (29 July 2010)
  • daniel says A nice big car like that,needs a V8 engine. (29 July 2010)
  • Kyoichi Sudo says diZ iz s0 f*ckinG N1c3! (30 July 2010)
  • Bruks_pt says very nice... would very seriously consider buying the 4wd version for use in the province. (01 August 2010)

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