As a classic medium and large SUV under Ford, explorer has accumulated a relatively good reputation in China as early as the era of pure import introduction. Subsequently, when the Explorer ushered in a new generation of model changes and was re-brought into the domestic market by Changan Ford as a joint venture car, it was considered to be a strong competitor of SAIC Volkswagen Tuang. Of course, after that, the sales of the Changan Ford Explorer did reach the level of Pan Tu Ang. Now, in order to make the explorers more competitive, Changan Ford has recently upgraded it in the medium term. Moreover, a few days ago, there were netizens (the picture below originated from @Love Ford Car Friends Association) on the local street, photographing the new explorer's unmasking real car. So, what exactly are the adjustments of Changan Ford's new Explorer? Let's take a look.
As can be seen from the picture, even if it is only a mid-term redesign, the front face of the new Explorer is still enabled with a new style design. Its grille has become a transverse dot-matrix structure, equipped with a penetrating LED strip above and a headlamp that adjusts the structure of the light cavity, which not only appears more exquisite, but also highlights the beauty of science fiction. After the front bracket was used to use a chrome design similar to the "fangs" hook, and the three-stage intake layout was created, it effectively enhanced the movement and aggressiveness of its front face.
On the side of the car, the new car has not been adjusted too obviously. Its waistline still appears to be powerful and shows an upward trend, and the hidden D-pillar, which is very characteristic of the American SUV, will still appear in the body position of the new Explorer.
In the rear part of the car, the new Explorer also has more obvious changes. The English logo, originally wrapped in silver-gray trim strips, was moved up into a layout structure similar to the "ducktail"; the taillight style was changed to a penetrating structure. Combined with the newly launched large-size rectangular bilateral exhaust, it will fully echo the atmosphere and sporty style of the front face.
When we turn our eyes to the car, we can also feel the surprise. Because the new car not only uses a new style of full LCD instrument, but also equipped with a large suspension intelligent connection screen extended to the co-pilot, the overall scientific and technological charm of its interior has been greatly improved. In addition, the more minimalist interior design arrangement not only does not reduce the style, but is more attractive.
In terms of power, the new Explorer should continue to be equipped with a 2.3T turbo engine with a maximum power of 203 kW and a peak torque of 425 N·m, and match it with a 10-speed manual transmission.
Overall, the new explorer can make such a large upgrade in the design as a mid-term redesign, which should be relatively sincere. According to other sources, the new explorer will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April. So, will you expect the official arrival of the new Explorer?