Series production began in the Explorer to Ford plants in Chicago next month, but U.S. sales will start at the end of this year.
Ford Explorer new generation will be assembled on the platform D4, which also used Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT. According to a representative of Ford, the weight of the new Explorer is lower by 45 kg. from that of his predecessor. It happened after the use of lighter body panels, such as the engine bonnet is made from aluminum.
Furthermore, by Ford argued that the quality of the new Explorer is much improved. And improved aerodynamics of the car as aerodynamic drag coefficient is 0.35, the best indicator in this class, according to Ford. Improved noise insulation and the passenger compartment and engine.
Initially, the new generation Explorer will be available with two gasoline engines - two-liter turbocharged four-type EcoBoost power 237 hp ambient and engine V6 with 3.5 liters volume and power 290 hp, which is 20% more economical compared with V6 it replaces. Both engines are combined with an automatic transmission with six degrees.
Still not reported by Ford prices Explorer, but the company stated that the more expensive version that will be four-cylinder engines with EcoBoost, a V6 engine version will cost less.