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The 2012 Ford Explorer now see the introduction of a 4-cylinder engine follows its predecessor in 2011. Main browser frame now shares the spotlight on the basic design of the Ford Taurus to come with a crossover-style uni-body construction.Ford has long been the biggest name in car production. Realizing that the demand in the world is headed for the luxury SUV, which they decided to go with the last re-design in the form of 2012 Ford Explorer.
2012 Ford Explorer feature three bar chrome grille in front of strips. In fact the car is a classic 4-door, but there is also room for up to 7 passengers, due to the disposal of its 3-row seats and a spacious luggage compartment. All of these seats can be folded flat to provide space for larger items. 2012 Ford Explorer with tinted glass windows, and have a roof largest moon. Standards such as air conditioning and cruise control are still present and several other minor improvements in the car. Outside the Explorer 2012, is the standard 17-inch wheels with the option of going up to 18 inch alloy wheels.
The line has been completely updated and a new and improved measurement tools and offers a navigation system with touch screen. Depending on the model you choose will obviously influence the type of mileage you will be able to get out of the new 2012 Ford Explorer, the browser that the board will give you an average of 25mpg on the highway.The Ford Explorer 2012 is clearly a car that is not only for their regular trips to the mall, but is more than capable of handling, Ford made sure it has enough features, especially designed to keep you firmly on the road, You want to take dirt roads the second time I understand.
The new 2012 Explorer is configured to charge anyone who wants one, about $ 28,000, which is set to be the base price for all models, there is no information on the upper end of the price range yet . One thing is certain, with all the additional security features and traction control, there will be many people desperate to try their new 2012 Ford Explorer on the open road.
The 2012 Ford Explorer is the most capable Explorer ever. It starts with the structure – thanks to high-tech materials and advanced forming technology. To help you handle everything from rugged off-roading to snow-covered roadways, there’s the available Intelligent 4WD System and available Terrain Management System™. For your peace of mind, Curve Control, an enhancement to AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™, delivers enhanced control in turns. Open the door. The Explorer offers up to seven-passenger seating capacity and seats that fold down for cargo space on demand – up to 80.7 cubic feet of space. You expect capability in an SUV. Explorer delivers it.
Detroit's seen a major reinvention in the past few years, with wrenching change at GM and Chrysler. Ford hasn't been left out, except for the financial drama. It's dramatically reworked its lineup of cars to be more fuel-efficient, while subduing its dependence on truck sales.
The case study for change in Dearborn is the Ford Explorer, new for the 2011 model year and with major news for the 2012 model year. The Explorer ditched its old truck-based architecture last year for a set of car-like credentials, and got better in nearly every way as a result.
It's a convincing transformation. The Explorer's V-6 outmatches its old V-8s--and for 2012, there's a turbocharged four-cylinder that still generates horsepower and torque to beat old Explorer V-6s into the dust, while posting EPA-estimated highway gas mileage of 28 mpg. In 2005, 28 mpg got you...a Focus.
Since it shares running gear with the likes of the Flex, even the Taurus, the new Explorer can't quite hit the trails with the likes of the Grand Cherokee. That leaves it more equipped to excel at on-road handling, which it does convincingly with quick steering and terrific ride control that's due in equal part to an independent suspension and its still-substantial curb weight.
It's one of the safest vehicles Ford builds, with inflatable rear seat belts and rearview cameras and blind-spot detectors. The 2012 Explorer also woos gearheads of another kind with MyFord Touch, the convoluted but promising system that uses voice, button or touchscreen control to govern infotainment and other vehicle functions.
The Explorer still looks reassuringly ute-like, though its rounded corners and subtle details register on a carlike plane, while the interior does its best impression of a Taurus sedan. And in truth, it does what the wide majority of us want to do in a crossover--it makes plenty of room for lots of people, or lots of stuff, and it does it much more efficiently than it ever did in the past, while holding on to a good bit of the mud-running bona fides that probably remained weekend ambitions for most of their suburban owners.
It's been named a North American Truck of the Year, as voted by this continent's most respected journalists, and it's truly a 21st-century SUV, as Ford wants you to think. A runaway sales hit, too, the Explorer is happiest when it's behaving on the highway--but it's more than willing to get a little dirty when you want to.
The 2012 Ford Explorer will now see the introduction of a 4-cylinder engine following on from that of its 2011 predecessor. The explorer’s main framework now shares the basic design featured in the Ford Taurus, coming with a crossover-style uni-body construction.
Ford has long been the biggest name in car manufacture. Realizing that demand from the world is pointing towards luxurious SUVs, they have decided to come up with the latest redesign in the form of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
The Ford Explorer 2012 will feature a three bar grill front with chrome strips. The car itself will be a classic 4 door but will also have the space to allow for up to 7 passengers due to its 3 row seating arrangement along with extremely spacious cargo area. All of these seats can be folded flat to give it that extra room for carrying larger items. The 2012 Ford Explorer comes with tinted glass power windows and will feature an even wider moon roof. Standard such as air conditioning and cruise control are also still present along with several other minor tweaks to the inside of the car. On the outside of the 2012 Explorer you’ll find standard 17 inch wheel trims with the option of going up to an 18 inch alloy wheel.
The dash has been completely updated and has new and improved gauges as well as featuring a touch screen navigation system. Depending on the model that you chose will obviously impact on the kind of mileage that you’ll be able to get out of the new 2012 Ford Explorer, although across the board the Explorer will give you an average of 25mpg on highways.
The Ford Explorer 2012 is obviously a car that is not just meant for your regular trips to the mall, although it’s more than capable of handling them, Ford have made sure it’s got enough features on it, designed specifically for keeping you firmly attached to the road, that you’ll want to take it down some dirt roads the second you get it.
The Explorer 2012 comes with a terrain management system which lets the person behind the wheel select the specific terrain that they are driving on and as such the car will account for the difference in terrain and give an improved performance. There are 2 types of engines available for the 2012 Explorer. The first is a 2 liter turbo 4 cylinder Eco boost which can run up to 275hp. The second is an impressive 6 cylinder (V6) 3.5 liter Eco Boost twin turbo which is capable of producing a massive 340 horsepower for climbing even the toughest of terrain. As standard the 2012 Ford Explorer comes with the ability to switch between 4 wheel drive or standard front wheel drive with full traction control for when things get a little bit slippery. The new ford explorer 2012 comes with a whole host of safety features specifically designed to make sure you stay firmly on the road featuring a 4 disc antilock breaking system, antiskid mechanism and electronic stability controls. The car is also equipped with front and side airbags and an update to the older models anti-theft systems.
The new 2012 Explorer is set to cost all those that want one, around $28,000, which is set to be the base price for all models there is no information about the top end of the price scale just yet. One thing is for certain, with all of the added safety features and traction controls, there will be a lot of people desperate to test out their new 2012 Ford Explorer on the open road.
Ford did take a chance by not offering an upgraded engine in addition to the regular 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, figuring that those who needed heavy-duty towing capabilities would be better served with the traditional Expedition SUV. There’s still a possibility that the 355-horsepower EcoBoost V6 found in the Flex and Taurus SHO could fit under the hood, but Ford is already selling enough regular Explorers as it is.
However, looking to leverage its EcoBoost brand through as many nameplates as possible, Ford will offer a turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine in the 2012 Explorer: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder version that will eventually end up in the hot Focus ST. That’s truly ambitious, though. It’s generally only European manufacturers who sell small-displacement turbos in their largest vehicles, and even then those models don’t usually make it to North America.
The EcoBoost option will still make 240-horsepower, but more importantly, 270 lb-ft of torque, which is 15 more than the V6. They share the standard six-speed automatic transmission, but the four-banger gets more aggressive ratios.
Surprisingly, EcoBoost is only available with front-wheel drive, leaving the matter of controlling traction to a computer rather than driven rear wheels. Surprisingly, the 4,503-lb four-cylinder only saves 50 lb over the big V6; the turbocharger, intercooler and extra plumbing make up the difference.
All in, the EcoBoost-equipped Explorer returns 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, handily beating the base V6 (17/25) in the process. Ford is also proud that the breathed-on four-cylinder beats such class heavyweights as the Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse and Toyota Highlander in highway ratings too.
To call any Explorer fast would be fibbing, so it’s hard to say how the comparative loss of 50 horsepower affects its acceleration. Our short preview at and around Ford’s Michigan Proving Grounds offered a mixed variety of driving – including fairly serious hills, highways and more sedate country roads – but not nearly enough time behind the wheel. Winding out the EcoBoost engine isn’t thrilling – it’s too muted for that. The steering wheel tugs around a little thanks to the abundant torque during passing manoeuvres, but we’d guess the front-wheel-drive V6 model would react similarly.
Thankfully, once up to speed the Explorer delivers the same comfortable ride, although without any real hint of sportiness in the helm. Ford prioritized enthusiastic handling on its new cars (Fiesta, Focus and Fusion) but that hasn’t translated to the Explorer. Perhaps we’ll see a Sport trim a la Edge with giant wheels and a tighter chassis, but don’t count on it coming soon.
As a transporter of people and their gear, the Explorer works very well – the front seats are comfortable, the second row spacious, and the folding third row more than just liveable. There’s over 80 cu. ft. of cargo space with the seats folded flat. The main gripe comes from the proprietary MyFordTouch system that scatter-shots controls and screens all over the dash, console and gauge cluster. There are three ways of doing any one thing – pushing the appropriate button directly, digging through the sub-menus on twin screens that flank the speedometer using the redundant steering wheel controls, or use voice commands. It’s a steep learning curve that makes Mt. Washington look like a dance floor.
Just getting an Explorer EcoBoost in your driveway will start at $29,165. The better equipped XLT ($32,975) and Limited ($38,735) add luxury and technology, including a reverse parking system, dual-zone climate control, an eight-speaker audio system and more. Ford also offers a number of standard and optional safety systems, including blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise control, and seatbelt-mounted airbags for the third row.
The price premium for ordering the EcoBoost engine is just under $1,000, far less than other manufacturers charge for their hybrid or diesel variants. But figure the four-cylinder taking four years at 15,000 miles apiece before you’d make back the money in fuel savings.
Kudos to Ford for taking a chance in this segment while trying to get the customer mix right, but we’d suspect the EcoBoost will be a small percentage of vehicles sold, but a large part of the marketing message. It’s more important that Ford offers this technology – how many actually find customers is a secondary concern.
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The 2012 Ford Explorer now see the introduction of a 4-cylinder engine follows its predecessor in 2011. Main browser frame now shares the spotlight on the basic design of the Ford Taurus to come with a crossover-style uni-body construction.Ford has long been the biggest name in car production. Realizing that the demand in the world is headed for the luxury SUV, which they decided to go with the last re-design in the form of 2012 Ford Explorer.
2012 Ford Explorer feature three bar chrome grille in front of strips. In fact the car is a classic 4-door, but there is also room for up to 7 passengers, due to the disposal of its 3-row seats and a spacious luggage compartment. All of these seats can be folded flat to provide space for larger items. 2012 Ford Explorer with tinted glass windows, and have a roof largest moon. Standards such as air conditioning and cruise control are still present and several other minor improvements in the car. Outside the Explorer 2012, is the standard 17-inch wheels with the option of going up to 18 inch alloy wheels.
The line has been completely updated and a new and improved measurement tools and offers a navigation system with touch screen. Depending on the model you choose will obviously influence the type of mileage you will be able to get out of the new 2012 Ford Explorer, the browser that the board will give you an average of 25mpg on the highway.The Ford Explorer 2012 is clearly a car that is not only for their regular trips to the mall, but is more than capable of handling, Ford made sure it has enough features, especially designed to keep you firmly on the road, You want to take dirt roads the second time I understand.
The new 2012 Explorer is configured to charge anyone who wants one, about $ 28,000, which is set to be the base price for all models, there is no information on the upper end of the price range yet . One thing is certain, with all the additional security features and traction control, there will be many people desperate to try their new 2012 Ford Explorer on the open road.
The 2012 Ford Explorer is the most capable Explorer ever. It starts with the structure – thanks to high-tech materials and advanced forming technology. To help you handle everything from rugged off-roading to snow-covered roadways, there’s the available Intelligent 4WD System and available Terrain Management System™. For your peace of mind, Curve Control, an enhancement to AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™, delivers enhanced control in turns. Open the door. The Explorer offers up to seven-passenger seating capacity and seats that fold down for cargo space on demand – up to 80.7 cubic feet of space. You expect capability in an SUV. Explorer delivers it.
Detroit's seen a major reinvention in the past few years, with wrenching change at GM and Chrysler. Ford hasn't been left out, except for the financial drama. It's dramatically reworked its lineup of cars to be more fuel-efficient, while subduing its dependence on truck sales.
The case study for change in Dearborn is the Ford Explorer, new for the 2011 model year and with major news for the 2012 model year. The Explorer ditched its old truck-based architecture last year for a set of car-like credentials, and got better in nearly every way as a result.
It's a convincing transformation. The Explorer's V-6 outmatches its old V-8s--and for 2012, there's a turbocharged four-cylinder that still generates horsepower and torque to beat old Explorer V-6s into the dust, while posting EPA-estimated highway gas mileage of 28 mpg. In 2005, 28 mpg got you...a Focus.
Since it shares running gear with the likes of the Flex, even the Taurus, the new Explorer can't quite hit the trails with the likes of the Grand Cherokee. That leaves it more equipped to excel at on-road handling, which it does convincingly with quick steering and terrific ride control that's due in equal part to an independent suspension and its still-substantial curb weight.
It's one of the safest vehicles Ford builds, with inflatable rear seat belts and rearview cameras and blind-spot detectors. The 2012 Explorer also woos gearheads of another kind with MyFord Touch, the convoluted but promising system that uses voice, button or touchscreen control to govern infotainment and other vehicle functions.
The Explorer still looks reassuringly ute-like, though its rounded corners and subtle details register on a carlike plane, while the interior does its best impression of a Taurus sedan. And in truth, it does what the wide majority of us want to do in a crossover--it makes plenty of room for lots of people, or lots of stuff, and it does it much more efficiently than it ever did in the past, while holding on to a good bit of the mud-running bona fides that probably remained weekend ambitions for most of their suburban owners.
It's been named a North American Truck of the Year, as voted by this continent's most respected journalists, and it's truly a 21st-century SUV, as Ford wants you to think. A runaway sales hit, too, the Explorer is happiest when it's behaving on the highway--but it's more than willing to get a little dirty when you want to.
The 2012 Ford Explorer will now see the introduction of a 4-cylinder engine following on from that of its 2011 predecessor. The explorer’s main framework now shares the basic design featured in the Ford Taurus, coming with a crossover-style uni-body construction.
Ford has long been the biggest name in car manufacture. Realizing that demand from the world is pointing towards luxurious SUVs, they have decided to come up with the latest redesign in the form of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
The Ford Explorer 2012 will feature a three bar grill front with chrome strips. The car itself will be a classic 4 door but will also have the space to allow for up to 7 passengers due to its 3 row seating arrangement along with extremely spacious cargo area. All of these seats can be folded flat to give it that extra room for carrying larger items. The 2012 Ford Explorer comes with tinted glass power windows and will feature an even wider moon roof. Standard such as air conditioning and cruise control are also still present along with several other minor tweaks to the inside of the car. On the outside of the 2012 Explorer you’ll find standard 17 inch wheel trims with the option of going up to an 18 inch alloy wheel.
The dash has been completely updated and has new and improved gauges as well as featuring a touch screen navigation system. Depending on the model that you chose will obviously impact on the kind of mileage that you’ll be able to get out of the new 2012 Ford Explorer, although across the board the Explorer will give you an average of 25mpg on highways.
The Ford Explorer 2012 is obviously a car that is not just meant for your regular trips to the mall, although it’s more than capable of handling them, Ford have made sure it’s got enough features on it, designed specifically for keeping you firmly attached to the road, that you’ll want to take it down some dirt roads the second you get it.
The Explorer 2012 comes with a terrain management system which lets the person behind the wheel select the specific terrain that they are driving on and as such the car will account for the difference in terrain and give an improved performance. There are 2 types of engines available for the 2012 Explorer. The first is a 2 liter turbo 4 cylinder Eco boost which can run up to 275hp. The second is an impressive 6 cylinder (V6) 3.5 liter Eco Boost twin turbo which is capable of producing a massive 340 horsepower for climbing even the toughest of terrain. As standard the 2012 Ford Explorer comes with the ability to switch between 4 wheel drive or standard front wheel drive with full traction control for when things get a little bit slippery. The new ford explorer 2012 comes with a whole host of safety features specifically designed to make sure you stay firmly on the road featuring a 4 disc antilock breaking system, antiskid mechanism and electronic stability controls. The car is also equipped with front and side airbags and an update to the older models anti-theft systems.
The new 2012 Explorer is set to cost all those that want one, around $28,000, which is set to be the base price for all models there is no information about the top end of the price scale just yet. One thing is for certain, with all of the added safety features and traction controls, there will be a lot of people desperate to test out their new 2012 Ford Explorer on the open road.
Ford did take a chance by not offering an upgraded engine in addition to the regular 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, figuring that those who needed heavy-duty towing capabilities would be better served with the traditional Expedition SUV. There’s still a possibility that the 355-horsepower EcoBoost V6 found in the Flex and Taurus SHO could fit under the hood, but Ford is already selling enough regular Explorers as it is.
However, looking to leverage its EcoBoost brand through as many nameplates as possible, Ford will offer a turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine in the 2012 Explorer: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder version that will eventually end up in the hot Focus ST. That’s truly ambitious, though. It’s generally only European manufacturers who sell small-displacement turbos in their largest vehicles, and even then those models don’t usually make it to North America.
The EcoBoost option will still make 240-horsepower, but more importantly, 270 lb-ft of torque, which is 15 more than the V6. They share the standard six-speed automatic transmission, but the four-banger gets more aggressive ratios.
Surprisingly, EcoBoost is only available with front-wheel drive, leaving the matter of controlling traction to a computer rather than driven rear wheels. Surprisingly, the 4,503-lb four-cylinder only saves 50 lb over the big V6; the turbocharger, intercooler and extra plumbing make up the difference.
All in, the EcoBoost-equipped Explorer returns 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, handily beating the base V6 (17/25) in the process. Ford is also proud that the breathed-on four-cylinder beats such class heavyweights as the Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse and Toyota Highlander in highway ratings too.
To call any Explorer fast would be fibbing, so it’s hard to say how the comparative loss of 50 horsepower affects its acceleration. Our short preview at and around Ford’s Michigan Proving Grounds offered a mixed variety of driving – including fairly serious hills, highways and more sedate country roads – but not nearly enough time behind the wheel. Winding out the EcoBoost engine isn’t thrilling – it’s too muted for that. The steering wheel tugs around a little thanks to the abundant torque during passing manoeuvres, but we’d guess the front-wheel-drive V6 model would react similarly.
Thankfully, once up to speed the Explorer delivers the same comfortable ride, although without any real hint of sportiness in the helm. Ford prioritized enthusiastic handling on its new cars (Fiesta, Focus and Fusion) but that hasn’t translated to the Explorer. Perhaps we’ll see a Sport trim a la Edge with giant wheels and a tighter chassis, but don’t count on it coming soon.
As a transporter of people and their gear, the Explorer works very well – the front seats are comfortable, the second row spacious, and the folding third row more than just liveable. There’s over 80 cu. ft. of cargo space with the seats folded flat. The main gripe comes from the proprietary MyFordTouch system that scatter-shots controls and screens all over the dash, console and gauge cluster. There are three ways of doing any one thing – pushing the appropriate button directly, digging through the sub-menus on twin screens that flank the speedometer using the redundant steering wheel controls, or use voice commands. It’s a steep learning curve that makes Mt. Washington look like a dance floor.
Just getting an Explorer EcoBoost in your driveway will start at $29,165. The better equipped XLT ($32,975) and Limited ($38,735) add luxury and technology, including a reverse parking system, dual-zone climate control, an eight-speaker audio system and more. Ford also offers a number of standard and optional safety systems, including blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise control, and seatbelt-mounted airbags for the third row.
The price premium for ordering the EcoBoost engine is just under $1,000, far less than other manufacturers charge for their hybrid or diesel variants. But figure the four-cylinder taking four years at 15,000 miles apiece before you’d make back the money in fuel savings.
Kudos to Ford for taking a chance in this segment while trying to get the customer mix right, but we’d suspect the EcoBoost will be a small percentage of vehicles sold, but a large part of the marketing message. It’s more important that Ford offers this technology – how many actually find customers is a secondary concern.
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