2011 Ford Explorer

Almost everyone in North America knows or owes a Ford Explorer and why not, Ford has been one of the most famous and trusted brands when it comes to cars. Headquartered in the US, Ford Motor Company has a history of producing great and unique cars which also are very durable. Now as the economic recession is gradually moving back and the US economy is standing on its own feet slowly, many automobile companies are planning to launch their best cars, SUVs and mini trucks in the market. Many acclaimed financial experts say, that this is the time when you need to buy a car and if you really looking for a family car, you should check out the all new Ford Explorer.

Creating the new Ford Explorer was not an easy job for the designers and engineers of Ford Motors. People had already seen the concept of top rated SUVs and Ford needed something better than the traditional. So what could Ford give other than an SUV? The answer was plain and simple, something new in shape, design, technology and it should be catchy with the people of America. Ford was in the process of making the new Ford Explorer the "SUV of the 21st Century".

Despite the collapse of the American economy and especially the automobile markets, people were hunting for a car that could be used for family outing and what better option than an SUV with a comfortable seating arrangement for 6 people. Ford Explorer came out in the market some 20 years ago and has since sold more than 6 million units, of which 4 million are still on American roads. Throughout its time, Ford Explorer was one of the best 4WD cars on the American market. Ford aims at being successful with its new design and the various exciting features which have been added in the new Ford Explorer.

Ford Explorer Review

I am more of a creative kind, so in my opinion the feature which is going to be the USP of this magnificent SUV, is the unconventional design. The car is not baggy and box type like an old-school SUV; the design is more sleek, trendy and new. Despite having similar hardware like Ford Flex, the new Ford Explorer is different in its own might. The result, an SUV which has a sleek, modern look that is a perfect blend of huskiness and strenuosity. The front three bar grill is inspired from Ford's European design ideas. The best part of the Explorer 2011 is the range of colors it is available in; White Platinum, Kona Blue, Gold Leaf, Tuxedo Black, Sterling Gray, Red Candy, Ingot Silver, Golden Bronze and Bordeaux Red. In addition to the appearance, an improved build up quality and the best in class engine which could give the SUV a good fuel economy.

Offering a length of 197.1 inches and a width of 90.2 inches which also includes exterior mirrors, the Explorer is going to be one of the largest SUVs on road. It offers much more than the current model. The interiors of this luxury car is something that you'll fall in love with, since its architecture is inspired from the Ford Flex it also has the same type of third row folding mechanism. There's ample cargo space which takes care of all your groceries even with 6 to 7 people in the SUV. The entire seat unit can also be folded back to make a flat surface and if fold the second row seats, Ford claims the Explorer offers you more than 80 cubic feet of cargo space.

Ford cars has always been made for active American families, with this thought in mind, you can easily call the new Explorer, a reliable car. The auto giant has added Roll Stability Control (RSC) system, to make sure the Explorer has a firm grip on the road. It also comes with a radar based adaptive cruise control system which also manages the speed and also gives out a collision warning to the driver. If the Explorer is driving at a high-speed and closing on another car too quickly, you will see a bright LED array on top of the instrument cluster. This LED pre-charges the brakes for a quicker response and if the driver fails to hit the brakes, the system applies the brakes itself to prevent an accident.

New Ford Explorer Price

The previous Ford Explorer was released around 3 years ago, and making a judgment on the price is tough as there is no official statement from the company itself. When you look at the features and the safety standards and the interiors, it does looks like a luxurious SUV on the road. The good news here is, according to latest reports the price of the new Ford Explorer would be around $27,500 and $32,500; which sounds economical for many people.

So this was all the necessary information on the fifth generation Ford Explorer. Now talking about the new Ford Explorer release date, it is to early to say anything. Company officials claim that more safety tests have to be carried out, so the SUV should be out probably by July 2011. For people who have fallen in love with this magnificent design, they would have to wait, as Ford "Redefines what it means to be an SUV" with its new machine.