Text/Qin Ming
Not long ago, the new generation of Mondeo released a pre-sale price, and the starting price of 159,800 is quite imposing. After the new generation of Mondeo, the new Ford Explorer is also ushered in the debut, as a heavy model of Changan Ford, I don't know if the new Explorer will also be the same as the new generation of Mondeo "heavy punch"?
Exterior design
In terms of exterior design, the overall design style of the new car is basically consistent with the current model, but it has been optimized and upgraded in details. The interior of the new Explorer front grille is designed with a chain structure composed of chrome elements, and the interior of the headlights on the left and right sides is led by an LED light source, adding "L" shaped daytime running lights. At the same time, the exterior details of the new car are more chrome details, including the front Explorer letter logo, etc., and the two sides of the front bumper are also L-shaped chrome plating for decoration, while the ST-Line model uses blackening. The through-type light strip connects the left and right headlight groups, further improving the recognition of the vehicle, and the entire front face looks very domineering.
The body side of the new Explorer basically continues the design of the current model, there is no obvious adjustment, still maintains the powerful style of Kong Wu, the whole shape is full and thick, with the lines of the sense of strength, creating a tough and stylish side of the American SUV, the rim uses surface cutting treatment, and the 20-inch blade-type wheels add a lot of aesthetic attributes.
In terms of the tail, the styling design has changed, the new non-penetrating taillights with the through-type chrome trim decoration, the horizontal visual effect is enlarged, the tail shape is more flat, it looks more personalized and sporty, in addition, the outer contour of the taillights is consistent with the current model, but an acute angled light group is added on the inside, and the internal light source structure is corresponding to the bar, and the effect after lighting is very sharp, and it looks obvious that the advanced atmosphere is a lot.
Interior design
Compared with the current much-complained interior, the interior of the new explorer has become a highlight, the styling style is consistent with the new generation of Mondeo, evos with the same large screen has been reflected in the new explorer, with a full LCD instrument, fashion sense of technology. At the same time, the air conditioner outlet of the new car is located more down, the air conditioning control area is adjusted to touch operation, and in the creation of the sense of grade, the soft leather material wrapped in the new car panel, the overall interior of the new explorer uses dark gray and dark red collocation, on the seat, Ford's new explorer uses a new red and gray two-color material wrapping, and the surface of the seam pattern is further adjusted. Creates a touch of luxury.
The new Explorer has a length, width and height of 5075/2004/1778 mm, a wheelbase of 3025 mm, 6-seat and 7-seat layouts, and the price is exactly the same, users can choose according to their own needs.
Power performance
The new Explorer power will continue the current model, equipped with a CAF488WQGR 2.3T turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the maximum power is 203kW, the peak torque reaches 425N·m, and also provides a four-wheel drive system, the performance of the same level of competitor models, has a certain advantage, matched with the 10-speed manual transmission, even if it is a medium and large SUV of about 2600kg, the top speed can still reach 200km/h, It also has a good advantage in the same class.
The timely four-wheel drive system also allows this beast to have a good flexible steering ability when it has strong strength, and there are off-road modes and snow modes for different scenes to choose from, for some users who like to occasionally go out outdoors, explorers are inevitably a good choice.
Competitor analysis
In the same price point, There are not many competitors of the Ford Explorer, choosing the Volkswagen Tuon 380TSI four-wheel drive deluxe version of the best fuel model in the medium and large SUV for comparison, the appearance is not in-depth comparison, comparing the radish greens have their own love, but the individual is more inclined to the explorer's appearance design, the front face design feels more stable and domineering. The size difference between the two cars is not large, but the explorers have a little more length, width and height, and the wheelbase is also larger, while Tuang adopts a 7-seat layout, the explorer has an additional 6-seater option, and the natural interior space is more spacious.
Tuon uses a 2.0T engine, although the torque and power are lower than the Explorer, but the maximum speed of both vehicles is 200km/h, while the 10AT Explorer is more enjoyable than the dual-clutch power output, so Zero Hundred accelerates one in the 7-second club and one in the 8-second club. The intelligent configuration of the two cars has its own advantages, but it is not much different, and it must be selected according to the needs of users.
Write at the end:
As a joint venture brand in the large SUV, the performance of the current explorer is not at all inferior to the current first-class model, the optimization of the appearance details is also more in line with the current aesthetic needs, the upgrade of the interior is a major highlight, the sense of technology, luxury, the sense of grade side vividly presented, can listen to the needs of users to suggest changes, just by virtue of this, the new explorers are full of sincerity.
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