The Ford Explorer builds on 25 years of innovation and sales leadership; the new Explorer comes with smart technology, which is sure to lead the way in innovation, performance and fun. The new Explorer comes with an unmatched combination of power, luxury and advanced technology. The Explorer is one of Ford’s most recognised nameplates in the region and drives the overall opinion for the Ford brand.
Upgrades
The exterior of the Explorer is impressive encompassing a new signature lighting that surrounds the LED headlamps, giving the vehicle a continuous glow. Other exterior updates include a standard dual-panel moonroof, premium silver-painted front and rear skid plate elements, and an all-new 18 and 20-inch wheel line-up.
In the Explorer the intelligent four-wheel drive with Terrain Management System equips one for any adventure. It reassesses conditions about 20 times faster than the blink of an eye – providing precise handling and traction. It continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle to determine vehicle conditions and driver intent. The system then determines the optimal amount of front and rear torque for the given conditions to prevent slip from even occurring, which helps keep the vehicle sure-footed on virtually any terrain. In sand, grass or gravel mode, the antilock braking system changes its pulse rate, which allows material to build up in front of the wheels, acting as a doorstop of sorts to help slow momentum.
Interior changes help enhance quietness in the cabin. There are new door seals, and an enhanced sound package includes engine subframe mounts specially tuned to reduce vibration. Acoustic glass is used on the windshield and front doors on XLT and higher trim levels. The new Explorer benefits from an improved suspension for better handling and a quiet cabin, enabling a comfortable ride even when the pavement turns to dirt.
All new engine
The 2016 Explorer gets a new look, a new engine, a new trim level and a raft of new technologies. It is available in base, XLT, Limited and Sports trim lines. The Explorer is equipped with a new fascia, LED signature lights, new grille, new hood, new fenders, all new wheel lineup, new rims, new roof wreck, new tail lamps, new lift gate, new exhaust tips, powerfold 3rd row that gives versatility to the customers and much more.
New tech bits include an available front and 180-degree wide rear-view camera with washers, parking assist system that can now park the Explorer perpendicularly, while parking sensors are available for the front. The hands-free, foot-activated power liftgate that debuted on the Escape is now available for the Explorer. The standard engine on base, XLT and Limited models will be a normally-aspirated 3.5-litre V6 producing an estimated 290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft. of torque.
Ford completely retuned the Explorer chassis to clearly differentiate the driving experiences offered by the XLT and Sport models. The suspension uses MacPherson construction with an isolated subframe and 32-millimeter stabilizer bar at the front, while an independent multilink rear setup uses a 22-millimeter stabilizer bar. Explorer Sport customers looking for a more dynamic driving experience will benefit from unique steering gear, front and rear springs, struts and rear dampers.
The 2016 Explorer boasts of advanced safety features to reward customers with happy journeys. The features include 2nd Generation Driver & Front Passenger, Side Seat Airbags, 3rd Row Safety Canopy with Rollover Sensor, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, BLIS with Cross Traffic Alert, Front 180 Degree Camera with Washer, Perpendicular Parking, and more. If you are looking at a family SUV, your search could end with the all new Ford Explorer.