In 2016, in the popular American drama "The X-Files", the male protagonist Dana Scully drove the platinum version of the explorer out of the country, and the exciting scenes through the wild unpaved pavement are still unforgettable. The excellent interpretation made the male protagonist Dana Scully and the American "big man" explorer become popular with this drama.
In the U.S. SUV market, there have been many classic SUV models, the most enduring of which is the Explorer of the Ford family. The SUV was born in 1990, when the SUV was defined as a professional functional truck in the U.S. market. The first generation of explorers in addition to the continuation of the traditional off-road function, the main comfort and versatility, misplaced marketing made it a hit in the U.S. market, just a year later, the Explorer ranked third in the utility car sales list, becoming the best-selling SUV model at the time.
Time flew by, and 30 years passed, and explorers evolved from the first generation to the sixth generation. What remains unchanged is that each generation of explorers has innovated and upgraded in terms of safety, comfort, configuration and power, and the benchmark product force has made it win awards in the industry. So far, the Ford Explorer has sold more than 8 million vehicles, selling well in the U.S. market for 30 consecutive years.
In a tribute to the classics, on March 21, Changan Ford launched the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Ford Explorer, limited to 600 units. The new body is covered with "Brave Armor", and the product force has been upgraded in multiple dimensions. So, what are the characteristics of this new car?
As the saying goes: "Without contrast, there is no convincing". In order to let fans see more clearly, this time, let the 30th anniversary edition of the Ford Explorer compare with the German classic SAIC Volkswagen Tuang to see which model is the real "big guy" in the 400,000-class SUV market?
Who is more informative?
Explorers inside and outside and repairing Tuang full of Ashkenazi "taste"
In the era of looking at faces, appearance is "combat effectiveness". The Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition and Tuon are both hardcore big SUV models, but they have different stylistic charms. Among them, the Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition still adopts the land yacht design style, the front face is domineering and tough, the large-size intake grille is blackened, and the two sides are equipped with LED headlights, which is highly recognizable. Red design elements are matched with fog lights, side skirts, and rearview mirror lights to increase the vitality of the model.
At the same time, the Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition adds a black luggage rack to the roof, 21-inch large-size wheels are blackened, and it is also equipped with electric pedals, which has the unique temperament of some "black samurai". In addition, the front door panel is marked with an exclusive "WARRIOR" style logo to further enhance the identity.
Tuon's design style is also very hardcore, with many flat lines in the design. The square front face is equipped with a silver chrome grille, and the double side is equipped with rectangular headlights, which looks atmospheric and tough. The sleek side body lines, with multi-spoke wheels and through taillights, and a bilateral single exhaust pipe at the rear, enhance the sporty feel of the model.
Unlike explorers, Tuon's temperament is skewed towards stability. The Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition is cool to the end after wearing the "Brave Armor", while maintaining the original hardcore temperament.
In addition, space and size are also necessary to measure an SUV model. In terms of "stature", both models are "big men" in their class. Among them, the length, width and height of the Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition are 5075/2004/1778mm, and the wheelbase is 3025mm. Compared with Tuon, the length, width and height are 5052/1989/1773mm, and the wheelbase is 2980mm. In contrast, the Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition has an advantage in size.
In addition, the second and third rows of the Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition can be put down, and the space inside the car can be expanded to 2480 liters, which is almost the largest in the same class. Whether it is a two-child family or a three-child family, all kinds of items can be put down. If the whole family travels by car, the rear row can be used as a mobile lounge after the back row is poured, and you can sleep, play, and eat.
Who is more playful?
"Double Ten" Has a Strong Driving Force The volkswagen "divine machine" is not bad
The duel between the two major automobile "strong generals", mechanical quality is a must-have option that cannot be compared. To tell the truth, in the 400,000-level SUV market, Explorer and Tuon are equipped with the star power of their respective brands.
Among them, the explorer is equipped with Ford's "double ten" power. The engine is the world's top ten upgraded version - the fourth generation of 2.3T EcoBoost, the gearbox is the only 10-speed automatic transmission in the same class, this set is indeed a "golden combination", the maximum power of 276 horsepower, the maximum torque of 425 N·m.
Compared with the Touron four-wheel drive deluxe version at the same price, this model is equipped with a Volkswagen "divine machine" 2.0T, a maximum power of 220 horsepower, and a maximum torque of 350N·m. In contrast, the gap between the two is clear at a glance.
In terms of actual driving experience, the two models feel different. As a classic American SUV, the explorer has a spirit of conquest and adventure in its bones. This big car has 6 driving modes, which can bring a different driving experience to the driver. For example, in the sport mode, the engine speed will be basically maintained at about 3000rpm, the power will continue to pour in, step on the throttle deeply, push the back feeling followed, the fastest 7.6 seconds of zero hundred acceleration, directly ignite the blood in the driver's heart, enjoy the sense of free and unrestrained driving control.
It is worth mentioning that the explorer is built from the CD6 longitudinal rear-drive platform, and the front and rear counterweight ratio of the body is 50:50, plus the aluminum alloy hem arm, so that this big car is effortless to drive, stable and roady. At the same time, the chassis easily filters out the small potholes and road conditions, and the riding comfort is not affected at all. In addition, the new car is equipped with a variety of TMS terrain management systems, even in complex road conditions, explorers can smoothly pass.
Tu Ang is still the volkswagen classic "formula", 2.0T high-power version of the engine to open up the power output smoothly, the acceleration of the power reserve is abundant, linear acceleration explosive force is good, but not as fast as the explorer, matching 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission lift and lower gear fast, equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system, or the traditional sense of stability of German cars. In addition, the Ford 2.3T engine can eat "coarse grains", only 92 # gasoline can be, while the Volkswagen Tuon needs to be filled with 95 # gasoline.
Who's more intimate?
Explorer equipment can grow "brain" more intelligent
Of course, in the era of intelligence, intelligence and network interconnection have been extended to every place in life, and intelligence is an indispensable and necessary element in car life. Currently, both models are equipped with intelligent systems.
However, in contrast, the 12.8-inch vertical screen equipped in the Explorer car is eye-catching, and the SYNC+ infotainment system equipped with it can be described as powerful, and the functions such as navigation, entertainment, and voice are all covered. The multimedia system can be controlled by voice to realize the heating and cooling of the air conditioner, and can maximize the movement of the mouth without moving. At the same time, this system can also achieve remote start, three nine cold weather, sitting at home can start the air conditioning, steering wheel, seat heating.
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Compared with Tuon, Tuon Four-Wheel Drive Deluxe Edition is equipped with a 12-inch large screen, from a functional point of view, comparable to the explorer, voice navigation, entertainment, telephone and control air conditioning and other functions can be realized. Unfortunately, Tuon's car system cannot be upgraded by OTA, but the Explorer's car system can be upgraded.
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In the driving control link, the explorer also has an intelligent system blessing, the new car is equipped with L2+ level Co-pilot 360 intelligent driving assistance, with 18 advanced driving assistance functions, in the face of limited size parking spaces, congested road sections and complex road conditions with high difficulty coefficients, this system can help owners easily pass. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with the only vehicle-road coordination system V2I at the same level, which can know the road conditions ahead in advance and move forward if there is help.
Compared with the 2022 Tuon, the new car is equipped with an L2 level of driver assistance system, which is slightly weaker than the Explorer. Overall, Explorers are more advanced and functional than Tuon in terms of intelligent equipment, which can meet the multi-dimensional needs of modern consumers.
Ghost Bucket Car View: After a series of comparisons, Explorer and Tu Ang, these two classics, the product power is very fragrant, are the "first-class" masters in the 400,000 SUV market. However, the two models have their own characteristics, Tuang is still very "Volkswagen", and the product is "stable" first. The explorer is different from it, the appearance of personality, high intelligence and hardcore can fight, which is why the explorer is the "value-added choice" with higher gold content.
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