Torque is rated at 310 pound-feet at just 2,100 rpm. With only front-wheel drive, this unit gets 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Things really get cramped in the back as third-row passengers have to work with 35. The first and the second rows are roomy and comfortable for adults, while the third row is the best for children. The fuel economy for the version with all-wheel-drive is estimated at 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
It is the well-known 2. Second-row passengers get less than an inch deducted in headroom, almost two inches less shoulder room, 0. Depending on trim, the lower area of the rear bumper is made out of a darker or slightly lighter plastic and, on higher trim models, you get an extra chrome bar in between the rear fog lights above the twin exhaust tips. The main infotainment screen is a tad small at just 7 inches on the cheaper trim levels and no more than 8 inches on the top-of-the-line Signature version. However, with the Japanese car, you can blame it on its sportier line.
. The rear end is dominated by the pair of exhaust outlets, which give it a sportier look and horizontal taillights. The Explorer has a 3. The headlights are also new and slimmer than before, nicely blending with the top two sides of the grille. This is 3,600 pounds more than what the fifth-gen Explorer could do with the small engine and 600 pounds more than it mustered coupled with the big Ecoboost. The Touring model will add leather seats, a power liftgate, an 8.
It comprises radar cruise control, smart brake support with collision warning at speeds above 10 mph that can even apply the brakes for you, blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and lane keep assist that operates when you exceed 37 mph. The bigger unit increases towing capacity by some 300 pounds. Going back to the Explorer, it still retains the muscular look when viewed from the side as well. And with the third row folded down, it expands to 38. The Explorer has somewhat small wraparound taillights that extend onto the sides and quad exhaust tips that come with the bigger engines.
This engine comes paired with 6-speed automatic transmission. It just goes downhill from here because the Mazda can fit just 38. The two models share nothing in terms of exterior design, and this affects the cabin as well. The Explorer, as I said, is a totally different animal. And it will be offered with front-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. It features just about anything Mazda has on offer plus the active park assist function that parks your car at the press of a button. Below the grille, there are a few more air vents in the lower part of the bumper, two placed outboard that overlap with the indicators and two in the middle, one on top of the other effectively.
As well, some new designs of wheels are also very likely to happen. The center console is extensive, and there is a standard 7. Its towing capacity will be up to 3,500 pounds. By comparison, the cheapest Explorers come with an 8-inch infotainment screen but the pricier ones can be optioned with a 10-inch screen as well as a 12. However, it might be sometime next year.
So, visually, we are expecting to see changes in the lights, bumpers, and a few more exterior colors. The wheel arches are round and host 18 to 20-inch wheels, depending on trim level. Ford has its own safety package called 'Ford Co-Pilot360'. The Mazda meanwhile offers a decidedly smaller 16-degree approach angle coupled with a similarly smaller 21. The power reaches the wheels, two or four, through a 10-speed automatic transmission. Designed to look more rugged, it has a big hexagonal grille up front that's part of the redesign of the model, the first in eight years.
So, it can place up to seven passengers. Excluding side mirrors, the Ford is also 1. The Mazda is a looker, but what else does it have to offer in comparison to the Explorer? Inside the cabin, the manufacturer will upgrade it with more tech features while on the engine front, it will use the same engine as the current model. You will find quality stitching, materials that feel good to the touch and, overall, very little in the way of tacky plastics you would expect from a crossover in this segment. Furthermore, we could also see a few more exterior color shades.
A chromed bar acts as the connector between the two rear light units with the logo placed right underneath. The standard engine is a 2. More to the point, the Mazda boasts 135. It features Skyactiv vehicle dynamics with G-Vectoring Control. After all, last year, Ford sold 227,732 Explorers despite the fact that sales were down by almost 10% halfway through the year. The Grand Touring comes with adaptive cruise control, dual-pane sunroof, a head-up display, 20-inch wheels, heated first and second rows of seats, a heated steering wheel, and adaptive headlights.
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