Whenever you think Ford Explorer, you think large SUV. It largely swapped out the Ford Bronco and made SUVs more palatable to the general public. But what is this? The SUV beast of yore has turned toward fuel economy, as outlined by CrunchGear . That’s the new 2011 Ford Explorer, and it is considerably smaller than ever. A smaller engine and lower ride height all contribute to less of an offroad beast and more of a green automobile.
The 2011 Ford Explorer – Running with the Taurus and Flex
The Ford Taurus and Ford Flex lend their uni-body chassis construction to the 2011 Ford Explorer. Those are compact cars, making it necessary for Ford to drop some of the larger-scale SUV specs previously associated with the Explorer. Engine choices are a 3.5-liter V6 (the power option, although large) or a 2.0-liter EcoBoost for fuel efficiency; both are six-speed automatic. The V6 is the power version of the 2011 Ford Explorer, the EcoBoost option is for greater fuel economy.
The SUV for city driving, not big loads
If you’re seeking to haul big loads, the 2011 Ford Explorer may not be your best option. City driving is the norm, and being able to deal with heavy weather on the road doesn’t hurt. Weather is no bother, as a result of the front- and four-wheel-drive options. . Easy-selecting rear differential and Descent Control are the kind of tools you need for safe downhill driving, too. And that’s not all. The old burden of the giant SUV is a thing of the past with this new Explorer. Fuel economy is more than a buzzword; you’ll feel it within the wallet.
Additional information
crunchgear.com/2010/07/26/the-2011-ford-explorer-goes-greener-no-v8-front-wheel-drive-unibody-platform-v6-or-ecoboost-i4/
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