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New Ford Explorer Sport: Fuel-Efficient, High-Performance SUV Features Inspired Design Cues, EcoBoost V6 Engine
•Ford Explorer Sport is a new addition for the 2013 model year, featuring EcoBoost® 3.5-liter V6 engine for greater performance feel and projected top fuel economy among gasoline-powered, high-performance sport utility vehicles•Explorer Sport gives customers an interior inspired by designer accessory fashions, sporty exterior design cues and specially tuned suspension components
The first-ever performance version of the Ford Explorer arrives this year wîth the highest projected fuel economy among gasoline-engine-powered, high- performance SÚVs.
With a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® V6 engine making at least 350 horsepower and four-wheel drive wîth a Terrain Management System™, Explorer Sport delivers enhanced on-road dynamics wîth sporty design cues inside and out.
'Adding an EcoBoost drivetrain to Explorer Sport delivers even more fuel efficiency and performance to the lineup,' said Bill Gubing, Explorer chief engineer. 'This is our highest- performance, most capable Ford Explorer ever.'
Power, capability, fuel efficiency
Completely new for 2011, the Ford Explorer has been winning over customers wîth its improved on-road handling, impressive comfort and convenience technologies, and fuel economy never before delivered by an SÚV.
For the 2013 model year, Explorer Sport brings high-performance SÚV power and projected fuel economy of up to 16 mpg in city driving and 22 mpg on the highway – anticipating 3 mpg better in the city and 2 mpg on the highway than the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango R/T 5.7-liter Hemi engines. It scores 3 mpg higher in the city and 4 mpg higher on the highway than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.'Explorer Sport makes no compromises,' said Carl Widmann, vehicle engineering manager. 'By carefully beefing the chassis and suspension, precisely calibrating the Terrain Management System and adding comfort and convenience features, we've delivered an SÚV that delivers great dynamics and performance – while towing up to 5,000 pounds.'
The Explorer Sport features a paddle-shifted six-speed SelectShift Automatic™ transmission wîth a unique 3.16 to 1 final drive ratio to provide the balance of responsive acceleration and economical low-rpm cruising for better fuel efficiency.
The chassis also has been specially reinforced, making Explorer Sport stiffer and improving its handling.
Explorer Sport also brings a solid-mounted electric power-assisted §teering (EPAS) rack wîth improved feel, providing more responsiveness to drivers both on-road and off.
Ford's newest SÚV comes standard wîth larger brakes for shorter stopping distances and better performance while towing.
Explorer Sport also has received special terrain management settings for tackling sandy, snowy, rutted mud and hill descent.
'Úpgrading to Sport specification enabled us to maintain the standards of traditional Explorer capability plus delivering the highest highway fuel efficiency among gasoline-engine-powered, high-performance, three-row SÚVs,' Widmann §äid.
Subtle, sporty design elements
Sport builds on Explorer's muscular, sculpted form wîth subtle cues to differentiate it from other models in the lineup. Available in four exterior colors – Ruby Red Metallic Clearcoat, White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat, Tuxedo Black Metallic and Ingot Silver Metallic – Explorer Sport has unique 20-inch painted and machined wheels, features blacked-out headlamp and taillamp treatments, black roof rack rails, sideview mirror skull caps and a liftgate appliqué.
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| Engine : 6-cylinder Power: 350 hp | |
6-speed Automatic | |
Inside, the high-end feel continues. Charcoal Black leather-trimmed seating is available wîth and without contrasting Sienna inserts.The interior design contrast was inspired by fashion, mirroring two-tones that are currently seen in leather accessories and apparel from design houses Balenciaga and Prada. Stitching is emphasized to lend a handcrafted appearance while highlighting Explorer Sport's sculptured seats.
Explorer Sport also has unique §teering wheel stitching, a technical look to instrument and door panel appliqués, unique Sport-logo floor mats and illuminated scuff plates.
Comfort, convenience, connectivity
As the top of the Explorer line, Sport offers a robust array of standard and optional customer-focused technologies that make driving more comfortable, convenient and connected. These include:
•4WD wîth Terrain Management System
•Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
•10-way power driver's seat wîth power recline and lumbar
•Six-way power passenger seat wîth recline and lumbar
•First-row heated seats
•Compass and exterior temperature display
•Rear view camera
•SYNC® wîth MyFord Touch® driver connect technology
•Sony® Premium Audio System wîth HD Radio™ and 12 speakers
Explorer Sport can be tailored to individual preferences wîth the following options as well:
•Active park assist
•Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) wîth cross-traffic alert
•Inflatable rear seat belts
•110-volt outlet
•PowerFold mirrors
•Intelligent access wîth Push-Button Start
•Remote Start
•Adjustable pedals wîth memory
•Dual-panel moonroof
•Power liftgate
•Class III trailer-towing package
Explorer Sport is manufactured at Ford's Chicago production facility. It will arrive in dealerships later this year.Source - Ford
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