This 3-row SUV has received a revamp on the design and it now the top trim look sportier and gets 20-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, a new grille, lift-gate and mirror caps. Ford Explorer is no longer totally off-road; it has now incorporated more on-road features to effectively compete in its class of rivals such as Chevrolet Traverse, Toyota Highlander and Nissan Pathfinder. Refined features include rearview camera, interior noise reduction, comfort, entertainment system for the rear seat and MyFord Touch system. The manufacture has however retained the Terrain Management System which allows it to effectively operate in rough terrain.
Specs and drive experience
The 2015 Ford Explorer comes in four models; base, XLT, Limited and Sport. The car features 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 290-horsepower and is available in Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and 4-Wheel Drive (4WD). A turbocharged 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine is optionally available. The higher trim Sport range is exclusive 4-Wheel Drive and features a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 EcoBoost engine producing 365 horse power. All the 2015 models have a 6-speed automatic transmission with the V6 models having Ford Select Shift thus can be shifted manually.
Ford has also included commendable standard and optional equipment and features including a power driver’s seat, Ford MyKey for speed programming, Roll Stability and Curve Control, leather seats, navigation, blind spot detectors, inflatable rear seat belts and active cruise control.
The Starting Price for Ford Explorer 2015
If you are looking to find out car selling price for this Ford Explorer 2015, then you don’t need to go far. The starting price for the base model is AED 130,000 in the Dubai Car Market and it is expected to retail the same in the surrounding Emirates and Gulf countries.