The 2019-2020 Ford Explorer model in the new 6th generation body was presented publicly on January 9, 2019 on the eve of its world debut at the North American International Auto Show, also in Detroit, America. IN Ford review Explorer 2019-2020 – news, photos and videos, price And configuration, and also technical specifications new 6th generation American SUV.

Production of the Ford Explorer 6 will start in the very near future at the company's Chicago Assembly Plant (Chicago, Illinois, USA), where its predecessor is still being produced. Sales of the new Ford Explorer 2020 model year will begin in America in the summer of 2019 at a price of $32,765 for the basic version of the new product (Standard equipment) with a four-cylinder 304-horsepower gasoline turbo engine 2.3 EcoBoost, 10 automatic transmission and rear wheel drive. Other versions of the new American Ford SUV Explorer (XLT, Limited, Limited Hybrid, ST and Platinum) will be noticeably more expensive. It should be noted that new Explorer will appear in Russia, but not earlier than autumn 2019.

The new generation of Ford Explorer is based on the new CD6 platform with a longitudinal engine and standard rear-wheel drive. An all-wheel drive transmission with a clutch that provides front wheel drive connections is offered as an option. By the way, the new one was built on this “cart”. So the 6th generation Ford Explorer returns to the layout familiar to SUVs (rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive). The predecessor has a transverse engine under the hood and standard front-wheel drive.

The platform of the 6th generation Explorer is completely new and provided the SUV with not only impressive size wheelbase of 3025 mm, but also a new body with a swift, sporty profile. At the same time, compared to the body of the 5th generation model, the front overhang of the new product has decreased, the false radiator grille has increased, the headlights have shrunk and elongated, the front bumper has received different plastic and acquired large LED fog lights, the side surfaces have received an original relief, and the rear roof pillar is larger incline. With all the metamorphoses of changes in the appearance of the new Ford Explorer, we see the evolution of the design of its predecessor.

A large American SUV with a body length of over 5 meters and a spacious 7-seater interior looks sporty, stylish and dynamic.

• External dimensions Ford body Explorer 2019-2020 is 5050 mm long, 2004 mm wide, 1778 mm high, with a 3025 mm wheelbase and 200-208 mm ground clearance.
• Depending on the equipment level, 18.20 and 21-inch models are offered for the 6th generation Ford Explorer rims with tires 255/65 R18, 255/55 R20, 275/45 R21.
• The curb weight of the base Explorer Base version is 1971 kg.
• The vehicle is capable of towing trailers gross weight up to 2540 kg.

The default interior of the new Ford Explorer is 7-seater with three rows of seats (seating formula 2+3+2), just like the previous generation model. Separate second-row seats are available as an option. The backrests of the third row seats fold electrically, but the backrests of the seats or separate seats in the second row have a mechanical folding mechanism (the mechanism is new and allows you to fold the backrests with one hand).

According to information provided by the manufacturer, interior and luggage compartment the new Explorer has become more spacious. Note that the useful trunk volume of the new generation has actually increased compared to the previous model by 113 liters (up to 1356 liters) behind the backs of the second row and by 173 liters (up to 2486 liters) with the second and third row seats fully folded.

However, with all the seats folded down, the trunk of the 6th generation Ford Explorer fits only 515 liters of cargo volume (in the previous generation model this figure reaches 580 liters), and for some reason there is less space in the cabin. The distance from the seat cushions to the ceiling was reduced by 18 mm in the first row and by 3 mm in the second, legroom was reduced by 13 mm for second-row passengers and by 28 mm for those sitting in the gallery.

The architecture of the front panel and center console, the central tunnel, door panels and seats in the interior of the 6th generation Ford Explorer are completely new and original. There is a compact multifunction steering wheel with a plump rim, digital panel devices with a 12.3-inch screen diagonal, stylish front panel shape with original ventilation deflectors, smooth lines and decorative inserts made of natural wood, 10.1-inch vertical display multimedia system(Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, full-screen navigator image, integration of 10 smartphones using FordPass Connect, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi Internet access point).

The only pity is that the new Explorer comes standard with an analog instrument panel and Sync 3 multimedia with an 8.0-inch display. At the same time, two-zone climate control and the Ford Co-Pilot360 complex (system automatic braking, lane keeping system, exterior lighting control and rear view camera with washer) are offered as standard.

Options include adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree view system around the car, a 980-watt B&O premium audio system with 14 speakers, and an exclusive Active self-parking system. Park Assist 2.0 allows you to park both parallel and perpendicular (by pressing a button the driver does not need to control the steering wheel and press the pedals), heated and ventilated seats of the first and second row, seat trim in combined leather.

Specifications 2019-2020 Ford Explorer.
For the 6th generation Ford Explorer, two petrol turbo engines of the EcoBoost series are offered, operating by default in combination with the latest 10 SelectShift automatic transmission, controlled in turn by a rotating washer located on the central tunnel.

• The initial four-cylinder 2.3 EcoBoost engine (304 hp 420 Nm) is installed on cars with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
• More powerful motor the six-cylinder V6 3.0 EcoBoost (370 hp 515 Nm) is available only for the most expensive Platinum trim level with all-wheel drive.

It only remains to add that the new generation Ford Explorer has a Terrain Management system in its arsenal, which allows you to change the operating modes of the driving electronics. Rear-wheel drive versions of the Ford Explorer have this system with 6 prescribed operating modes (normal, sport, highway, slippery, towing and eco), and for all-wheel drive Ford Explorers, the Terrain Management system is also supplemented with a 7th mode for driving on deep snow and sand.

For the Detroit Auto Show 2019, the Americans prepared the new sixth generation Ford Explorer 2020, which retained its recognizable appearance and monocoque body, but at the same time moved to a completely different platform with the main drive to the rear wheels.

Outside new body Ford Explorer 2019-2020 (photo and price) is distinguished by an extended radiator grille and narrower stretched headlights with rounded corners. Instead of the previous C-shaped fog lights in front bumper The SUV has large sections of air ducts with horizontal stripes of DRLs.

In profile, the car began to look faster - a shortened front overhang, a different roof line, more complex stampings on the sidewalls, as well as an increased angle of inclination work to create this effect. rear pillar and glass of the fifth door. The stand itself remained the same wide, and tail lights retained their original form.

But if on the outside the new Explorer 6 has undergone rather evolutionary changes, then on the inside it is unrecognizable - the interior of the model has changed significantly. The SUV has acquired a new steering wheel, a different instrument panel, the front panel and center console are made in a minimalist style, and the quality of the finishing materials used has been significantly improved.

By default, the 2020 Ford Explorer has an analog instrument cluster and an 8.0-inch SYNC 3 infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. IN expensive trim levels there is a fully digital instrument panel on a 12.3-inch display and a vertically oriented 10.3-inch tablet, fitted between the central ventilation deflectors.

Already in the base, the SUV has three rows of seats and a seating formula of 2 + 3 + 2, but for an additional fee the second row can be equipped with separate captain’s chairs. To access the gallery, the middle row seats conveniently recline, and this can be done with one hand, and the installed child seat should not be a hindrance.

The company claims that the car’s interior has become more spacious, although according to some indicators the situation is the opposite. For example, legroom in the longitudinal direction in the second row was reduced by 13 mm, in the third by 28, and the distance from the seat back to the ceiling decreased by 18 mm in the front and by 3 in the rear. But for passengers there are many niches and hiding places with a total volume of 123 liters.

Specifications

The basis of the 2019-2020 Ford Explorer in the new body is the CD6 “trolley”, which provides for a longitudinal engine arrangement and rear-wheel drive, whereas on the predecessor the drive axle was front and power units installed transversely. Four-wheel drive here implemented by connecting the wheels of the front axle using a coupling.

By overall dimensions the car has remained virtually unchanged: the length of the model is 5,050 mm, width - 2,004 mm, height - 1,778, but the size of the wheelbase has increased significantly - to 3,025 mm versus 2,865 previously. The trunk volume with the third row of seats has been reduced from 595 to 515 liters, but with the rear rows of seats folded down, the compartment size reaches 2,486 liters (+ 173).

Depending on the modification, the Ford Explorer 6 has become approximately 51 kg lighter - the base version now weighs 1,970 kg, plus it is capable of towing a trailer weighing from 2,268 to 2,540 kg. The vehicle now has access to the Terrain Management system for selecting control electronics modes: there are five in total, and all-wheel drive versions have two more. Ground clearance(clearance) of an SUV ranges from 200 to 208 mm.

The initial engine for the 2020 Ford Explorer is an upgraded 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine, the output of which has been increased to 304 hp. (+ 20), and the torque (420 Nm) remained the same. It is accompanied by a new 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoost with 370 horsepower and 515 Nm. Both are paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission, and its selector is made in the form of a rotating washer.

At the top of the range is the “heated” version of the Explorer ST, equipped with a three-liter turbocharged “six” with a power of over 400 hp. (562 Nm), allowing the SUV to accelerate to 230 km/h.

There is also a hybrid version (can have rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive), which was previously announced for the police officer. Here, a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated V6 is adjacent to an electric motor (total output of 323 hp), and the lithium-ion battery for its power is located under the second row.

Options and prices

The start of sales of the new Ford Explorer VI is scheduled for the summer of 1919, but this is in the USA, where the car has three trim levels: XLT, Limited and Platinum. Prices have not yet been announced, and the timing of the model’s appearance in Russia has not yet been determined.

The standard equipment of all cars includes a set of CoPilot360 electronic assistants, including blind spot monitoring, a lane keeping system and a collision avoidance function with pedestrian recognition. For an additional fee, premium Bang & Olufsen music with 14 speakers, all-round cameras, and automatic parking, adaptive cruise control, etc.

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. Moreover, the differences lie not only in the design of the exterior and interior, but also in the features technical equipment. Ford Explorer 2018 (new body), configurations and prices, photos 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 take a closer look at its features.

Mighty car

Specifications

Dimensions of this car very impressive:

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

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

2018 Ford Explorer Exterior

Ford Explorer 2018 starts sales in Russia, the price of which is discussed in this article, has an exterior that matches high class crossovers. The features are as follows:

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

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:

• The steering wheel has large sizes and a huge number of keys.
• The front part 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 set aside to house the mode controller for the rotation distribution system.
• As previously noted, the finishing is presented quality materials: textiles, leather, soft plastic, glossy panels.
• The back row is comfortable and has a lot of free space.

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

Options and prices of the 2018 Ford Explorer in a new body

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

1.XLT

Delivered for 2,749,000 rubles. The initial configuration 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 intelligent system. You can gain access to the car thanks to the keyless system; the engine starts with a button. When the car is parked, the structure folds automatically.

The cabin has 7 seats, all of them have leather upholstery. The front seats have a complex design with heating and electric drive, which allows you to set the position in 10 directions. Steering wheel It has leather trim and the gear shifters are located underneath. The entire interior is divided into three zones, into which air is supplied with certain parameters thanks to climate control.

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

A rear view camera was installed at the rear along with a washer. Parking can be done by reading information from sensors located at the rear and front. The wheels are light alloy, size 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 increased to 20 inches. The side mirror housings are painted in body color. An electric sunroof was placed in the roof, which consists of two separate sections. The main element of the interior can be called steering column, which is electrically driven. In addition, the position of the pedal assembly has been adjusted. As in the previous case, a 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 had a perforated finish. Driver's seat It has not only an electric drive, but also memory. The rear seats also have a heated function. The premium audio system has 12 speakers with a power of 390 W, as well as a subwoofer. The installed multimedia system can display maps and has prompts in Russian. Another important modification is the installation of a 220V socket. You can start the engine remotely using the key. All this will cost 3,039,000 rubles.

3. Limited Plus

It will cost 3,189,000 rubles. In addition to the previous configuration, cruise control is installed, which has a braking function in case of approaching the vehicle in front. vehicle. Now the front passenger seat also has an electrical adjustment unit and heating. The crossover is capable of automatically switching high beam to the near one. There is an active assistance system for lateral or rear parking. Besides this on-board computer can read through the front camera road signs. In addition to this, the crossover is able to notify the driver of the presence of interference in the blind spot. The car is equipped with a rain sensor.

4.Sport

Can be purchased for 3,419,000 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 remaining changes are mainly decorative.

The new 2018 Ford Explorer, configurations and prices, photos of which will be discussed in this material, can be classified as business-class crossovers. This point determines the rather high cost of this model.

Main competitors

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

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

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

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Ford introduced Explorer SUV sixth generation in Detroit. Sales of the car should start this summer. In the US, prices for the new product start at $32,765. The model will be produced at a plant in Chicago.

The SUV is based on the new CD6 modular rear-wheel drive architecture. An all-wheel drive system is also available as an option. Most body panels are made of steel. They will build on the same base new model, which will differ from the Explorer in a more luxurious design.

The length of the new generation SUV is 5050 mm, width - 2004 mm, and height - 1778 mm. The wheelbase is 3025 millimeters. The design of the model has become more aggressive. The car received a new radiator grille, different air intakes and modified optics. Maximum weight towed trailer increased to 2540 kilograms.

There are seven in the SUV's interior seats. The car is equipped with dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen display and an upgraded SYNC 3 infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Digital is available for an additional fee. dashboard. The luggage compartment volume is 515 liters.

The new Explorer comes with emergency braking, lane keep assist and rear view camera. Options include adaptive cruise control, parking assist, surround-view cameras, a 14-speaker B&O audio system and wireless charger for smartphone.

The engine lineup includes the same 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbo-four, which on the current model develops 284 horsepower. Now the power of this unit has been increased to 300 horsepower.

The top-end 3.5-liter engine with two turbines has been replaced by a three-liter bi-turbo V6, the output of which is 370 horsepower. All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Later, the SUV will receive a hybrid version. This powertrain has already debuted in the Ford Explorer and includes a 3.3-liter V6 engine, an electric motor and a 10-speed automatic transmission.

At the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the premiere of the new sixth-generation Ford Explorer 2019-2020 SUV will take place. The review includes technical specifications, equipment, price, video and photos of the 2020 Ford Explorer, which retained its monocoque body and recognizable appearance, while moving to a completely new platform, now with rear-wheel drive.

The body of the new generation Ford Explorer is distinguished by an extended false radiator grille with narrower headlights. On the front bumper instead of C-shaped fog lights now large sections of air ducts with horizontal strips of daytime running lights.

The profile of the American SUV began to look faster, and all thanks to a shortened front overhang, a different roof line, different stampings on the sidewalls and an increased angle of inclination of the rear pillar and glass on the tailgate.

The pillar itself remained the same wide, and the side lights also retained their previous shape. But if the exterior of the SUV has undergone evolutionary changes, the interior of the model has changed significantly. The Explorer has acquired a different instrument panel and a new steering wheel, and the front panel and center console are made in a “minimalist” style, and the quality of finishing materials has also improved significantly.

The 2019-2020 Ford Explorer interior comes standard with an analog instrument panel and a SYNC 3 multimedia system with an 8-inch screen and support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. But in expensive trim levels a virtual instrument panel and a larger 10.3-inch multimedia system tablet screen are installed, located between the ventilation deflectors.

As a standard, the SUV has a 7-seater interior with a seating formula of 2 + 3 + 2. Separate captain's chairs in the second row are available as an option, which can be easily reclined to access the gallery (even an installed child seat will not be an obstacle).

According to Ford management, the Explorer’s interior has become noticeably more spacious, although according to other indicators it’s just the opposite. For example, in the second row the legroom has decreased by 13 mm, and in the third row by 28 mm; the distance from the back to the ceiling has also decreased by 18 mm in the front and by 3 mm in the rear. But passengers are offered many niches and hiding places for storing all kinds of small things, the volume of which, in general, is 123 liters.

The overall body dimensions of the 2019-2020 Ford Explorer SUV are 5,050 mm in length with a wheelbase of 3,025 mm (on its predecessor, the wheelbase was 2,865 mm). The ground clearance of the SUV ranges from 200 to 208 mm.

With the advent of the third row of seats, the luggage compartment decreased from 595 to 515 liters, but if the backrests of the second and third rows are folded down, the volume reaches 2,486 liters (+ 173).
It is also worth noting that the new 6th generation Explorer, depending on the modification, has become 51 kg lighter and now the SUV in its basic version weighs 1,970 kg and is capable of towing a trailer weighing from 2,268 to 2,540 kg.

Price and Ford configuration Explorer VI
The start of sales of the new car in the United States is planned for the summer of 2019 at a price of $32,765 - slightly more expensive than previous generation. In the local market, the SUV will be offered in three trim levels: XLT, Limited and Platinum. As the Russian representative office of Ford reported, the new Explorer will definitely come to our market: if circumstances are favorable, the launch in the Russian Federation will take place at the end of 2019, and its assembly, as before, will be organized in Yelabuga. Price for new SUV has not yet been announced in Russia, the previous generation model is now sold here for at least 2,889,000 rubles for the version with a 3.5-liter 249-horsepower naturally aspirated V6, 6-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

The standard equipment of all cars includes analog instruments with an 8-inch multimedia system monitor, dual-zone climate control, an Internet access point with Wi-Fi distribution, as well as a set of driver assistants called CoPilot360. For an additional fee, premium Bang & Olufsen music with 14 speakers, all-round cameras, an automatic parking system, adaptive cruise control, etc. are offered.

In more expensive trim levels, a full leather interior with wood trim, a 12.3-inch monitor instead of the instrument panel and a 10-inch multimedia system screen with vertical orientation, premium acoustics, panoramic glazing, and electric drives appear. rear seats and heated first and second rows, wireless charging for gadgets, as well as the ability to remotely control some functions (including power windows). In addition, the crossover can be equipped with all-round cameras and an “advanced” parking system (it can park the crossover both perpendicularly and parallel to the sidewalk, while the driver will not have to steer or press the pedals).

Technical Ford characteristics Explorer 2019-2020
The large American SUV is based on the CD6 trolley with a longitudinal engine and rear-wheel drive (on its predecessor, the front axle was driven, and the engine was mounted transversely). All-wheel drive is connected here using a clutch.
The car was also equipped with a Terrain Management system, which provides five modes of control electronics for an SUV with rear-wheel drive; two more modes were added for all-wheel drive versions.
The base for the 2019-2020 Ford Explorer is a 4-cylinder 2.3-liter modernized gasoline engine EcoBoost, which has become more powerful by 20 horses, now produces 304 hp. s., and peak torque 420 Nm (remained unchanged).
Next on the list is the new 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoost (370 hp 515 Nm), paired with 9 automatic transmissions, the selector of which is made in the form of a rotating washer.
A hybrid modification of the SUV, previously announced for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility, is also expected, as well as a “charged” version of the Ford Explorer ST, under the hood of which a twin-turbo “six” with an output of 405 horsepower (more than detailed description of this engine will be known later)