The all-new Ford Explorer will appear in local showrooms on Dec. 21

The all-new Ford Explorer will appear in local showrooms on Dec. 21

MANILA: Ford Philippines has officially launched the all-new Explorer, which features a more aggressive look and premium driving features that raise the bar on comfort, convenience, and safety.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What powers the all-new Ford Explorer?

    The Ford Explorer is powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
  • When will the all-new Ford Explorer be available in dealerships nationwide?

    The all-new Explorer will be officially rolled out in Ford dealerships nationwide on December 21.
  • How much is the all-new Ford Explorer?

    Pricing starts at P2.998 million.
  • In a statement, Ford Philippines Managing Director Michael Breen said, “We are thrilled to introduce the all-new Explorer to our growing SUV lineup in the country. The all-new Explorer builds on its success as one of Ford’s most rugged and capable midsize SUVs through several design and feature enhancements, making it a more formidable offering for customers seeking refinement in their SUV.”

    Ford Philippines has rolled out the all-new Explorer Limited 4WD variant.

    The exterior look of the Explorer has been revamped to give it a more commanding yet stylish presence on the road, with 20-in polished aluminum wheels leading the way.

    Other exterior features include the bright silver mesh grille with chrome bars, silver front and rear skid plate elements, body-color door handles with chrome inserts, satin roof-rack side rails, and chrome dual-exhaust tips. The all-new Explorer is also equipped with LED headlamps, fog lamps, and taillamps.

    The interior has a sleek and luxurious vibe, with ebony trims and light slate uppers, as well as an illuminated entry system and multi-color ambient lighting. It also comes with a twin panel moonroof.

    The cabin comes with leather seats with unique accent stitching, which are developed with driver and passenger comfort in mind. The 10-way power driver seat and eight-way power front passenger seat are heated and ventilated with. Second-row seats are also heated and feature a 35/30/35 bench configuration with E-Z Entry for easy access to the third row. Meanwhile, the third-row seats have 50/50 PowerFold function.

    The all-new Explorer is powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology. The engine churns out 304ps and 420Nm of torque, and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

    The Explorer also has an Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System and seven selectable drive modes — Deep Sand, Eco, Normal, Sport, Tow Haul, Trail, and Slippery — that allows the driver to optimize performance and handling in any situation.

    The all-new Explorer comes with a long list of features that improve driver and passenger comfort, convenience, and safety.

    It is equipped with Sync3, which allows the driver stay connected while on the road, as well as an eight-inch capacitive touchscreen with swipe capability, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 12-speaker Bang & Ofulsen sound system, smart-charging multimedia USB ports, wireless charging pad for mobile devices, a 6.5-inch color LCD cluster screen, and a 230V power outlet.

    Other comfort and convenience features include remote start system, intelligent access with push-button start, tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control with auxiliary rear controls, leather steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping functions, second-row sunblinds, and hands-free foot-activated liftgate.

    The all-new Explorer also comes with Ford Co-Pilot360, a suite of safety technologies which includes a 360-degree camera; pre-collision assist with automatic energy braking (AEB), pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, and dynamic brake support; auto high-beam headlamps; blind spot information system (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert; intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering; evasive steering assist; and lane-keeping system. It is also equipped with post-collision braking, reverse brake control, hill descent control, and hill start assist.

    The all-new Explorer will be officially rolled out in Ford dealerships nationwide on December 21. Pricing starts at P2.998 million. It is available in eight colors: Agate Black Metallic, Iconic Silver Metallic, Stone Gray, Oxford White, Rapid Red Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, and Star White Metallic.

    For inquiries, visit any Ford dealership nationwide or log on to ford.com.ph/suvs/explorer.

    To learn more about the all-new Ford Explorer, check out its spec chart below:

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Ford Explorer Limited

    Overall Length (mm)

    5,049

    Overall Width (mm)

    2,268

    Overall Height (mm)

    1,783

    Wheelbase (mm)

    3,025

    Minimum Ground Clearance (mm)

    208

    Engine Type

    2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology

    Maximum Power Output (ps/rpm)

    304/5,500

    Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm)

    420/3,500

    Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

    70.4

    Fuel Requirement

    91+

    Transmission

    10-Speed Automatic

    Drivetrain

    Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System with Seven Selectable Drive Modes (Deep Sand, Eco, Normal, Sport, Tow Haul, Trail, and Slippery)

    Brakes

    Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System

    Suspension

    Front: Independent McPherson-strut, Coil Spring, Sway bar

    Rear: Independent Integral Link, Coil Spring, Sway Bar

    Electric Power Assisted Steering

    With

    Electronic Parking Brake

    With

    Rotary Gear Shift Dial

    With

    Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor

    With

    Wheel Size and Type

    20-inch Polished Aluminum

    Tires

    P255/55R20 All-Season, Self-sealing

    Front Grille

    Bright Silver-painted Mesh Grille Insert with Chrome Bars

    Door Handles

    Body-color Door Handles with Chrome Inserts

    Side Rails

    Satin Roof-Rack Side Rails

    Headlamps

    LED

    Fog Lamps

    LED

    Taillamps

    LED with Amber Turn Signals

    Moonroof

    Twin-panel

    Rear Spoiler

    With

    Antenna

    Shark-fin Type

    Seat Material

    Leather with Micro Perforation and Accent Stitching

    Seats

    Driver: Heated and Ventilated, 10-way Power

    Front Passenger: Heated and Ventilated, 8-way Power

    Second Row: Heated, 35/50/35 Bench with E-Z Entry and Armrest

    Third Row: 50/50 PowerFold Seat

    Interior Color Environment

    Ebony Colored Trims and Light Slate Colored Uppers

    Illuminated Entry System

    With

    Multi-color Ambient Lighting

    With

    Illuminated vanity mirrors

    Driver and Front Passenger

    Scuff Plates

    Front and Rear Doors

    Full Center Console

    With Armrest and Storage Bin

    Floor Mat

    Black Carpet (Front and Second Rows)

    SYNC3

    With Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System

    Infotainment System

    8-inch Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability

    USB Ports

    Front (x2) and Second Row (x2)

    Connectivity

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    Sound System

    B&O Sound System by Bang & Ofulsen

    Speakers

    12

    Wireless Charging Pad

    With

    230V AC Power Outlet

    With

    Instrument Cluster

    6.5-inch Color LCD Cluster Screen

    Remote Start System

    With

    Intelligent Access with Push-button Start

    With

    Air Conditioning System

    Tri-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control with Auxiliary Rear Controls

    Rearview Mirror

    Auto-Dimming

    Wipers

    Windshield: Rain-sensing

    Rear: Two-speed with Washer

    Steering Wheel

    Heated and Leather-wrapped with Power Tilt and Telescoping Function

    Power Windows

    With Front-row One-touch Up/Down Feature

    Power Door Locks

    With Auto-Lock and Unlock

    Cupholders and Bottle Holders

    10

    Sunblinds

    Second Row

    Hands-free Tailgate

    Foot-activated

    Overhead Console

    With Sunglass Storage

    12V Auxiliary Power Points

    With

    Cargo Tie-down Hooks

    Four

    Cargo Net Hooks

    Four

    AdvanceTrac

    With Roll Stability Control (RSC)

    Airbags

    Dual-stage Front Airbags. Front Side Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags, and Driver’s Knee Airbag

    Safety Belt Pretensioners

    With

    Safety Belt Energy-Management Retractors

    With

    Safety Belt Usage Sensors

    With

    Safety Canopy System

    With Rollover Sensor

    LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers Anchors for Children(

    On Second- and Third-row Outboard Seating Positions

    Power Child-safety Rear Door Lock

    With

    MyKey Technology

    With

    Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    With

    SecuriCode Keyless-Entry Keypad

    With

    Perimeter Alarm

    With

    SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System

    With

    SOS Post-Crash Alert System

    With

    Pre-Collision Assist

    With Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, and Dynamic Brake Support

    Auto High-Beam Headlamps

    With

    Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)

    With Cross Traffic Alert

    Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control

    With Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering

    Evasive Steering Assist

    With

    Lane-Keeping System

    With Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert, and Driver Alert

    Touchscreen Navigation System

    With Pinch-to-Zoom Capability

    Front and Rear Sensing System

    With

    Automatic On/Off Headlamps

    With

    Hill Descent Control

    With

    Hill Start Assist

    With

    Post-Collision Braking

    With

    Reverse Brake Assist

    With

    Available Body Colors

    Agate Black Metallic, Iconic Silver Metallic, Stone Gray, Oxford White, Rapid Red Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, and Star White Metallic

    PRICE

    P2,998,000 (additional P15,000 for Star White Metallic)

     

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