Explorer is a full-size seven-seater SUV of the American company. The first generation of the model went on sale in 1990. Since 2010, the existing fifth generation of the crossover has been produced, the restyling of which was carried out two years ago. Therefore, the appearance of the next Ford modifications The 2019 Explorer is the company's planned solution to keep the car in the large SUV market.

IN model range cross-country vehicles Ford the Explorer model is located between the Escape and Expedition crossovers and is characterized by the following advantages:

• capacity;
• reliability;
• patency;
• security;
• comfort.

The most popular, like most full-size SUVs, Explorer enjoys in North America, where the updated model will have to compete with crossovers. Kia Mohave, Nissan Pathfinder, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Cadillac Escalade.

Appearance

New 2019 Ford Explorer unveiled in January 2019 in Detroit.

The production model received the following features appearance novelties:

• the size of the crossover has increased, this is especially noticeable in length;
• the outlines have changed grille, now it has become more expressive;
• a new design of head optics and fog lights in LED version was applied;
• the lower air intake has decreased in size;
• in order to improve aerodynamic qualities, the angle of inclination of the windshield has been increased;
• in TOP trim levels a luxurious panoramic roof will appear;
• LED rear combination lamps are installed.

The Explorer's off-road properties emphasize the following elements:

• front and rear protection;
• inserts for wide wheel arches;
• high ground clearance;
• dark underbody.

Interior

The interior of the updated Ford Explorer 2019 will fully comply with the high class SUV. The best materials, space ergonomics and high functionality of devices are the undeniable advantages of the new interior.

Comfort in the cabin is created by: soft plastic, polished metal and wood inserts, genuine leather, high-strength fabric. In addition, Explorer will receive high comfort, which is ensured by the following solutions:

• new design of all seats;
• equipment of the front seats with additional settings, increased lateral support and memory function;
• improved climate complex;
• LED backlight with multiple color options and variable brightness;
• the possibility of various transformations of the cabin;
• installation of a modern infotainment system;
• electric folding of the third row of seats.

High ergonomic properties for the driver are designed to form:

• multifunction steering wheel;
• informative center console;
• instrument panel with two displays;
• electric adjustment of the pedal assembly;
• navigation system;
• a chair with a high seating position that improves visibility, and is also equipped with electric heating, massage and ventilation.

All planned solutions will create a high level of interior comfort corresponding to the status of the vehicle.

Technical equipment

Ford Explorer 2019 in the new body will have both full and only front-wheel drive. As power units, the installation of the following gasoline engines is provided:

A six-speed automatic transmission is intended for installation in a transmission with all motors, while only the most powerful engine is provided for the all-wheel drive configuration.

At this time, Ford has announced the following equipment, which will be equipped with the new Explorer (in addition to those already listed):

• keyless access;
• start the motor with a button;
• sensors for parking, temperature, light, tire pressure, rain;
• inflatable seat belts;
• blind spot tracking;
• circular review;
• adaptive cruise control;
• control during the descent from the mountain;
• premium audio system with 12 speakers;
• electric drive for tailgate;
• braking assistance.

A complete list of equipment for assembly will be provided by the company before receiving applications for the purchase of an SUV.

Start of sales

Traditionally, Ford's large SUVs begin to be produced at the company's North American plants, and the first sales of new products begin in the same region. The appearance in the salons of the new Ford Explorer 2019 is scheduled for the end of 2018, while according to experts, the price of the very initial configuration will be at least $35,000.

The start of SUV sales in Russia should be expected in 2019.

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When looking for a comfortable crossover, many trust the offer of the American automaker Ford. It carries out the production of automobiles with cross-country ability over the past few years. The new generation is significantly different from the previous one. At the same time, the differences are not only in the design of the exterior and interior, but also in the features technical equipment. Ford Explorer 2018 ( new body), configuration and price, the photo of which will be discussed in this material, is a classic representative of off-road crossovers. Despite the fact that the popularity of the American automaker today is relatively low, Ford crossovers and SUVs are very popular. Let's consider its features in more detail.

mighty car

Specifications

Dimensions this car very impressive:

• The length is 5019 mm.
• The width, depending on the equipment, can vary from 1988 to 2291 mm. By setting thresholds, the width increases.
• The height of the car was 1788 mm.
• The wheelbase has a size of 2860 mm, which determines the roomy interior.
• Ground clearance amounted to 200 mm.

The 7-seat version determines that there is relatively little luggage space - 595 liters. However, when deformed back row you can increase the figure to 2313 liters.

Exterior Ford Explorer 2018

Ford Explorer 2018 start of sales in Russia, the price of which is discussed in this article, has an exterior that corresponds to a high class of crossovers. Features are listed below:

• The body turned out to be inflated, which in appearance increases the cost of the car.
• The head optics is small, has a simple shape.
• The radiator grille is massive and has a complex structure.
• The front bumper has a complex structure, which is represented by a niche for fog lights. The lower part is plastic, has a small air intake.
• The rear of the body is no less expressive than the front: a large number of faces, decorative elements. Despite the fact that only the top version has a turbocharged engine, all are equipped with a double exhaust system. Door luggage compartment opens up

The car turned out to be very noticeable, it stands out on the road.

Interior

Ford has significantly improved the quality of the interiors of its new generations. The features of the interior of the crossover in question are the following points:

• The steering wheel has big sizes and a huge number of keys.
• The front of the cabin is represented by a combination of a multimedia system display and a large number of different keys, between which there is a lot of free space.
• The tunnel separating the front seats was taken away for the location of the regulator of the operating mode of the rotation distribution system.
• As previously noted, the finish is presented quality materials: textiles, leather, soft plastic, glossy panels.
• The back row is comfortable, has a lot of free space.

The interior turned out to be comfortable and practical, in the style of Ford. At the same time, the applied design style can be called unique, none of the automakers applies it.

Options and prices Ford Explorer 2018 in a new body

The crossover comes in 4 basic trim levels at a minimum cost of 2,749,000 rubles. All versions are supplied exclusively with all-wheel drive, installed on the car power point working on gasoline fuel, with a volume of 3.5 liters, capable of delivering 249 hp. Rotation is transmitted exclusively through automatic box, manual setting is not provided. They supply Ford Explorer restyling 2018 under the following names:

1.XLT

Supplied for 2749000 rubles. The initial equipment already has a fairly rich equipment, represented by LED headlights of a diode design. Torque transmission is carried out on both axles through a modern intellectual system. You can get access to the car thanks to a keyless system, the engine starts with a button. When the car is parked, the structure is automatically folded.

The cabin has 7 seats, all of them have leather upholstery. The front seats are a complex design with heating and electric drive, which allows you to set the position in 10 directions. Wheel has a leather trim, under it are the gear shifters. The entire cabin was divided into three zones, which are supplied with air with certain indicators thanks to climate control.

The crossover has a fairly large number of different security systems: ESC, ABS, TCS, HLA, RSC. Therefore, despite the rather large size of the body, driving a car is quite simple. The audio system is represented by a combination of a multimedia system and 9 speakers. The installed display has a size of 8 inches. Highway driving is made easier by cruise control, which is designed to maintain a constant speed. The interior mirror has an auto-dimming function.

At the back, a rear-view camera was installed along with a washer. Parking can be carried out by reading information from sensors located at the rear and front. The alloy wheels are R18, the door handles are chrome-plated, the rear lights are made using diode technology.

2.Limited

In terms of its equipment, it differs significantly from the previous configuration. Size rims was enlarged to 20 inches. The body of the side mirrors is painted in body color. An electric sunroof was placed in the roof, which consists of two separate sections. The main element of the cabin can be called a steering column, which has an electric drive. In addition, the setting of the position of the pedal assembly is set. As in the previous case, the third row of seats is installed in the cabin, which has an electric drive.

In addition, the front seats were equipped with a ventilation system and perforated trim. driver's seat has not only an electric drive, but also a memory. The rear seats are also heated. The premium audio system has 12 speakers with a power of 390 watts, as well as a subwoofer. Installed multimedia system can display maps and has hints in Russian. Another important improvement is the installation of a 220V outlet. You can start the engine remotely from the key. All this will cost already 3,039,000 rubles.

3. Limited Plus

It will cost already 3,189,000 rubles. In addition to the previous configuration, cruise control is installed, which has the function of braking in case of approaching the person in front vehicle. Now the front passenger seat has an electric adjustment unit and heating. The crossover is able to automatically switch high beam to the nearest There is an active assistance system for side or rear parking. Besides on-board computer can read road signs through the front camera. In addition to everything, the crossover is able to notify the driver about the presence of interference in the “blind zone”. The car is equipped with a rain sensor.

4.Sport

Can be purchased for 3419000 rubles. Unlike previous proposals, this one is equipped with a modernized engine with 345 hp. Due to this, the acceleration time to the first hundred is reduced. Technical changes are minor. An example is the darkened rear and front lights, roof rails were placed on the roof. The rest of the changes are mostly decorative.

The new Ford Explorer 2018, equipment and prices, the photo of which will be discussed in this material, can be attributed to business class crossovers. This moment determines the rather high cost of this model.

Main competitors

Today, cars for more than 2,500,000 rubles are produced in most cases by German and Japanese automakers. Ford's competitors are the following models:

1. Volkswagen Teramont.
2. Toyota Highlander.
3. Volkswagen Atlas.
4. Mazda CX-9.
5. Nissan Pathfinder.

Mazda has significantly worked on new generations of its models, which makes them more attractive and competitive. This point also applies to the new CX-9 crossover. Updated the exterior and interior of the German automakers. Therefore, it makes sense to take a closer look at the offer of the main competitors.

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Almost nine years later, the Ford Explorer is back to basics. Well, in part: frame structure, which machines from the first to the fourth generation had, remained in the past. The new Explorer, like the car of the outgoing fifth generation, has load-bearing body. But the platform with a transverse engine and main front-wheel drive has been retired. Like the related one, the just introduced Ford Explorer was created on a new “cart” with a longitudinally mounted engine. The basic version for the US market now has a rear-wheel drive, and an all-wheel drive transmission with a front axle coupling.

Metamorphoses in appearance are also associated with a change in layout: the front overhang has become shorter, the overall silhouette is faster, although the Explorer has retained recognizable design elements such as blackened roof racks and a characteristic shape rear lights. If we operate with the indicators of cars for the American market, then the dimensions of the crossover with the generation change have changed by a few millimeters: length - 5050 mm, width - 2004 mm, height - 1778 mm. The wheelbase, of course, has grown significantly: from 2865 to 3025 mm.

So far, the Explorer has only two engines, both turbocharged. 2.3 EcoBoost base four-cylinder engine with necessary improvements migrated from the previous model. Its power has been increased from 284 to 304 hp, although the torque has not changed (420 Nm). The second engine is the new V6 3.0 EcoBoost, which replaced the V6 3.5 unit and relies only on cars in the most luxurious Platinum configuration with a chrome grille. Power remained the same (370 hp), while torque increased from 475 to 515 Nm.

Both motors are aggregated with a new ten-speed “automatic”, which is controlled by a rotating washer. The four-cylinder Explorer is available in either rear or all-wheel drive, while the V6-powered version is all-wheel drive exclusively. Later, a hybrid will appear in the range (it is already illuminated in) and a “charged” Explorer ST.

The arsenal now has a Terrain Management system that changes the operating modes of driving electronics: mono-drive versions have five of them, and cars with two drive axles have added presets for driving on deep snow and sand. Of course, the Explorer is still an all-terrain vehicle, but the declared ground clearance is 200-208 mm, depending on the engine. Max weight towed trailer increased from 2268 to 2540 kg.

As before, Ford Explorer already "in the base" has three rows of seats and seven seats, and for a surcharge, you can order separate second-row seats. The backrests of the third row are electrically folded. But whatever the middle row, it has a new reclining mechanism (for passage to the gallery), which can be handled with one hand without removing the child seat.

Fordists claim that in general the Explorer's interior has become more spacious, however, according to some measurements, the space has decreased. For example, the distance from the seat cushion to the ceiling on the first row is reduced by 18 mm, and on the second - by 3 mm. The margin for the legs in the longitudinal direction has also become smaller: on the second row - minus 13 mm, on the third - minus 28 mm.

Trunk volume behind the third row has also been reduced from 595 to 515 liters (according to the EPA method). All this is an inevitable price to pay for the transition to the classic layout with unchanged dimensions. However, thanks to new system transformation, the maximum capacity of the compartment with folded rows of seats has increased! Now the volume reaches 2486 liters instead of 2313 for the previous model. In addition, numerous pockets and hiding places are scattered throughout the cabin with a total capacity of 123 liters.

The standard Explorer has analog gauges and an eight-inch Sync 3 media system, but expensive versions get a virtual instrument cluster on a 12.3-inch screen and a 10.1-inch vertical center tablet. It can be completely occupied with a navigation map, or it can be divided into two working areas. There is a Wi-Fi transmitter for ten devices, four USB ports, three 12-volt outlets and one 110-volt outlet.

IN standard equipment there is a Ford Co-Pilot360 complex that integrates systems automatic braking, lane keeping and outdoor lighting control, as well as a rear-view camera with a washer. For a surcharge - adaptive cruise control, car parking, all-round cameras, a 980-watt B&O audio system and the FordPass Connect system, which provides access to some car functions via a smartphone.

The new Explorer will be produced at the same plant in Chicago, where cars of the previous generation are still being made. The sixth-generation crossover will enter the US market in the summer. Russian prospects have not yet been announced, but in any case, we can not wait for the new Explorer before autumn.

Ford has officially unveiled SUV Explorer new generation. The main thing is that the seven-seat car "moved" from the front-wheel drive platform to the rear-wheel drive one. In the US, sales of the new Ford Explorer will start in the summer of 2019.

The base for the new "Explorer" was a 2.3-liter turbo engine with a capacity of about 300 hp. - XLT and Limited trims will get it. The top-of-the-range Platinum received a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing about 365 hp. (For the Lincoln Aviator, this unit produces 405 hp). All options are equipped with a 10-speed "automatic".

The SUV is rear-wheel drive as standard, but an all-wheel drive system and a Terrain Management System driving mode selection system are available for a fee, which has five settings for single-axle drive, and two additional ones for 4X4. It is worth noting that the new Ford Explorer has become more powerful in terms of towing - the basic versions can pull a trailer of 2404 kg (against 1360 before), and the 3.0-liter 2540 kg.

Externally, the new Ford Explorer remained quite recognizable, but, at the request of customers, began to look more sporty. The front grille has changed, the shape of the headlights and taillights, the slope of the roof, the front overhang has become shorter. For easier access to the third row of seats, the second row can be moved forward. If you fold all the seats, except for the front, there will be a flat floor and a trunk with a volume of 2486 liters!

Standard equipment on the new Ford Explorer includes a power tailgate, 4G LTE WiFi hotspot (up to 10 devices), SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch portrait screen (10.1-inch for expensive versions) and 12. 3" digital gauge, 18" wheels. The Ford Co-Pilot360 set is standard: this is a collision avoidance system, control of "sleek" zones, lane keeping, a rear-view camera, auto-switching headlights.

The top Platinum variant boasts 21-inch aluminum wheels, satin-finished aluminum trim inside and out, panoramic roof with a sunroof, leather-trimmed seats and steering wheel, as well as the front panel. For music lovers, 980W B&O premium audio with 14 speakers is on offer.

Text: Alexey Filimonov.

In the early days of the auto show in Detroit, details about Ford crossover Explorer 2019-2020. The 6th generation model has undergone a radical overhaul with a completely new rear-wheel drive platform with a longitudinal arrangement. power unit, as well as acquiring a new design and a thoroughly redesigned cabin architecture. The production of serial copies of the Ford Explorer in the new body of 2019-2020 will be established at the plant in Chicago, where the all-terrain vehicle was assembled. The novelty will go on sale this summer in the Base, XLT, Limited, Limited Hybrid, ST and the most expensive Platinum versions. The base price of the sixth generation Ford Explorer will be $32,765, or 2.2 million rubles at the current exchange rate.

There is no information yet about when the new Explorer will appear in Russia, as well as the specification of the model for our market. The most likely date for the start of sales of the crossover is the end of 2019. Closer to this time and it is worth waiting for the publication Russian prices, complete sets and technical characteristics.

Design

Having moved to a new "cart", the Ford Explorer expectedly received other proportions and dimensions of the body. At the same time, only the wheelbase, while others external dimensions have been slightly adjusted. The distance between the axles of the American-style crossover increased to 3025 mm (+160 mm), the length increased to 5050 mm (+3 mm), the width and height remained the same - 2004 and 1778 mm. Ground clearance was at least 201 mm (an increase of 3 mm). The curb weight of the initial version was reduced to 1971 kg (-51 kg).

In exterior design The car has undergone major transformations that have affected the design of most body parts. However, the family features of the model - the rear darkened roof pillars and the original configuration of the rear optics - were retained. But in front, the crossover has changed beyond recognition - there are other headlights, a new grille and bumper. The stern, in turn, acquired a slightly tweaked trunk lid and an upgraded bumper with integrated attachments. exhaust pipes, the number of which depends on the modification.

Photo Ford Explorer 2020 model year

The profile of the new Ford Explorer features a shorter front overhang and a sloping roof that adds a sporty touch to the car. The swiftness of the appearance is also provided by the characteristic ascending ribs on the sidewalls, stretching along the line of the door handles from the front fenders to the rear shades. A characteristic attribute of the new Ford Explorer is a powerful plastic body kit, protecting the entire lower perimeter of the body, including sills, bumpers and wheel arches. The latter, by the way, are ready to accept alloy wheels 18", 20" or 21" with 255/65 R18, 255/55 R20 and 275/45 R21 tires.

Feed novelties

Interior and model equipment

The interior of the "sixth" Explorer will have an exclusively three-row configuration with the number of seats 6 or 7, depending on the layout of the middle row seats. Despite the fact that Ford representatives confidently declare an increase in free space inside the crossover, in fact, the passengers of the new generation car will become even a little cramped. So, the margin for the knees of the riders of the second row decreased by 13 mm, the third row - by 28 mm. As a partial compensation, a convenient system of reclining middle seats is offered, which greatly facilitates access to the gallery.

Salon of the new Explorer

The change of platform influenced the organization of the luggage compartment, and the metamorphoses that took place led to mixed results. On the one hand, the basic capacity of the cargo compartment has been reduced from 595 to 515 liters, that is, by as much as 80 liters, on the other hand, with the folded rear seats usable trunk volume has increased. For example, 1356 liters are now placed behind the backs of the second row seats instead of the previous 1243 liters (+113 liters), and 2486 instead of 2313 liters (+173 liters) behind the backs of the front seats. Another 123 liters is the total capacity of all compartments and pockets for small items in the crossover cabin.

10" vertical screen multimedia system

Tunnel between front seats

The front panel of the Ford Explorer was completely redrawn during the modernization, but many of the solutions used are frankly controversial. The same 10.1-inch vertical tablet could have been integrated into the center console much more seamlessly than it ended up being. But questions about the functionality of the top media center are unlikely to arise - there is a 4G LTE Wi-Fi module, popular interfaces for connecting gadgets, several USB ports, and navigation. Cards navigation system, by the way, can be expanded either to full screen or to half of it when another working area is required.

Second row of seats

rear seats

However, it is worth mentioning that an advanced multimedia complex with a 10-inch screen is the prerogative expensive trim levels explorer. Also offered in rich versions digital panel appliances with a diagonal of 12.3 inches, heating everything and everything, the system automatic parking Active park assist 2.0, all-round cameras, adaptive cruise control, 980-watt B&O acoustics with 14 speakers. In simpler versions, the crossover is equipped with a Sync 3 media system with an 8-inch display, an analog instrument cluster, and dual-zone climate control.

By default, the new Ford Explorer 2019 relies on a set of Ford Co-Pilot 360 security systems, which includes:

• Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian Detection and emergency braking(Pre-Collision Assist);
• Monitoring of "blind" zones with control of cross traffic;
• Maintaining lane traffic;
• Automatic switching of headlights;
• Rear view camera with built-in washer.

Specifications Ford Explorer 2019-2020

In the arsenal of the Ford Explorer new generation there are two turbo engines of the Ecoboost series - this is a 2.3-liter four-cylinder unit with a capacity of 304 hp. (420 Nm) and a 3.0-liter V-shaped “six” with a return of 370 hp. (515 Nm). The second engine is installed only on the top Platinum version. At the same time, both motors are paired with a new 10-speed SelectShift “automatic”, which is controlled by a selector washer on the central tunnel.

Cars in the "junior" configurations will receive a standard rear-wheel drive layout, and an all-wheel drive transmission with a front-wheel coupling will be available as an option for them. ST and Platinum versions will be equipped with all-wheel drive at no additional cost. Crossovers with a 4WD scheme differ from their mono-drive counterparts in the additional driving mode of the Terrain Management system for moving on snow and sand, as well as better traction characteristics, allowing towing a trailer weighing up to 2540 kg (cars with rear wheel drive capable of pulling a wagon weighing no more than 2400 kg).

Photo Ford Explorer 2019-2020