Due to the earlier realization of domestic listing occupies the first priority, Volkswagen Tuon's position in the domestic joint venture large SUV market is very important, of course, there are not many opponents who have challenged it in recent years, and Ford Explorer is one of them. In the past, Explorers have been selling imports, and in 2020, they finally took advantage of the release of the sixth-generation model and also made it domestic, but this popular national SUV model that swept the US market did not achieve the desired sales results, looking back at last year's cumulative sales of only 28586 vehicles, almost half of Tuon.
In fact, this generation of explorers in the product does give a high degree of sincerity, rear-drive platform to build, there is no routine, the whole series of 2.3T high-power engine + 10AT transmission, compared to the volkswagen Tuang to be much more conscientious, but the explorer's shortcomings can not be ignored, interior design has been complained about by many people.
In recent days, the information of the 2022 explorers was exposed on the Internet, and the new car has been greatly upgraded inside and outside, and the points that have been previously complained about by consumers have been changed. First of all, the appearance part, its design uses Ford's latest family style, the shape of the grille has become a polygonal design, the LED lights on both sides are more rounded, and the middle of the light strip runs through, and the sense of technology is very good after lighting. At the same time, the front encirclement and fog light area have also been adjusted, and the overall appearance is more urban, while the current model is more rigid.
The side still continues the classic design, and the bold C-pillar and hidden D-pillar are highly recognizable. The rear light uses a new shape, and the combination of exhaust holes and rear surround is more harmonious, and the aesthetics are better than the current model.
The interior changes are more surprising, the original explorer's vertical large screen has been complained about by many people ugly, the new model canceled this design, instead of using a new Mondeo above similar to the double screen, but not connected with the full LCD instrument, but the overall sense of technology presented has been very strong, far more than the same level of fuel opponents, is expected to be in the intelligent experience will be upgraded again. In addition, the center console has become more concise, the burgundy color scheme is more textured, and the use of double-open central armrests, these details have further enhanced the sense of luxury in the car.
The core powertrain of the new car is not expected to change, and it is still a combination of eco Boost 2.3T turbocharged engine + 10AT transmission, with a maximum horsepower of 276Ps and a peak torque of 425 Nm on the current model, surpassing Tuon's EA888 and performing strongly. And the layout of the longitudinal rear drive and the ideal counterweight ratio of 50:50, the explorer's handling performance also has a good performance, and it also offers a four-wheel drive version.
Overall, the upgrade of the new explorer is mainly reflected in the internal and external design, which is more in line with the current consumer aesthetics, the appearance is closer to the young and sporty, and the interior also conforms to the trend of intelligence, and the price of the new car is not expected to change much. So do you think that after the new model is listed, can it bring about an increase in sales?