The epidemic storm slightly subsided in 2021 is the threshold of the car companies competing for the waves, the Changan Ford brand that is in the front row all year round is naturally riveted, with the comprehensive promotion of a variety of models including the sixth generation explorer, Ruiji and EVOS, Ford has shown an unprecedented sense of presence and competitiveness in the passenger car consumer market, and the user reputation is also remarkable compared to previous years.
Looking at the main product line of the Ford brand, the newly replaced mid-sized and large-sized SUV explorers can be described as a signature responsibility. With a rare longitudinal rear-drive layout, an atmospheric and stylish exterior design and a rich and powerful powertrain, this "veteran" who has been in the world auto world for many years but has been enduring for many years has won countless fans as soon as it is listed, and the terminal sales are commendable.
Recently, the explorer is about to change the news with the release of the test picture is not shy, in the only few relatively clear photos we see that the new model in the maintenance of the new concept of the current model American SUV visual sense at the same time, for the forward grille shape, internal structure and interior layout and other details have been greatly adjusted, and the current model on sale of the visual experience is significantly different.
Obviously, the exterior and interior changes of the new Explorers have clearly defined the Ford brand's strategy to focus on the new generation of elites. For the increasingly young consumer group, the domineering value of the current model on sale is full, the angular hexagonal grille is very masculine, the simple and tough tail design is also widely praised, favored by all kinds of tough men and women; on the other hand, the large-size central control vertical screen of the current equipment has excellent functionality and convenient operation, which is easy and fast for users who are accustomed to the Product Ideas of the Ford brand in recent years, but there is also a slightly abrupt visual feeling.
From the picture, we can see that the new Explorer's forward grille adopts a polygonal structure, the internal trim blocks are arranged in a matrix, and the through-type trim strips are placed horizontally at the top, and the unique "Ford-style" delicacy is born. From the rear, the tail lights were changed to a dot matrix through-type design, the English logo was moved up, and the exhaust pipe was changed from round to rectangular, and the sense of grade was significantly improved.
The interior of the change amplitude is more exaggerated, the current most "Fashion" suspension large horizontal screen replaced the "vertical iPad", the style has been a qualitative leap, of course, its procurement cost must be higher, and the use of vertical screen Ford "old fans" need to get used to it again, but this move is bound to be accompanied by intelligent systems such as intelligent interconnection and intelligent driving functions of the new revision and replacement - the recent popular EVOS is the best example. It is worth mentioning that some of the explorers sold in the United States still use a very retro "slap screen", with a small size and few functions, so it seems that the domestic model is still quite thick.
As for the acclaimed chassis and powertrain, according to the general logic of model modification, there should not be much change this time. The 2.3T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 201 kW and a peak torque of up to 425N·m is quite impressive in its class, not only accelerating fast enough, but also having a satisfactory power reserve in a mild off-road environment.
All in all, in the face of the "accidentally lost" new explorers, fans and potential consumers are quite interested, some people prefer the classic domineering of the old model, and some people prefer the young luxury of the new model. In the author's opinion, this is not a difficult contradiction to reconcile, and it can even be said that it is a good opportunity that has not been encountered for many years - compatriots who like domineering and rugged and vertical screen central control try their best to seize the time to start the cash model, and friends who value the sense of technology and grade are more please don't be impatient, I believe that before long, the new model will come in style. Of course, many consumers are also quite interested in the price of the new Explorer, and have speculated about how much the price will increase. In the author's opinion, combined with the current price, the price of the new explorer is expected to be around 400,000 yuan, so it seems that whether the sales of the new explorer can usher in a new round of leaps, or wait for the actual car to be officially listed before the conclusion.