Ford Explorer Limited SUV (U625 - 2020)
The new for 2020 Ford Explorer, codenamed U625 also debuted an all-new vehicle architecture for the Ford Motor Company, known as CD6. Originally envisioned to support a wide array of SUV, sedan, luxury and performance products, ultimately the only two CD6 vehicles to enter production so far are the U625 Explorer, and its twin, the U611 Lincoln Aviator.
The CD6 Explorer saw a return of a longitudinal drivetrain, an enabler for higher-performance vehicle dynamics and powertrain deployment. Base engine in the Explorer is a 2.3L Ecoboost I4 producing 300 hp (224 kW), next up is a 3.0L Ecoboost V6, producing 365 hp (272 kW), or 400 hp (298 kW) in Explorer ST guise. Two Hybrid models are available, a 3.3L Miller-Cycle V6 producing a combined ICE + Electric output of 318 hp (237 kW), or a 3.0L Ecoboost V6 producing 450 hp (336 kW).
All variants use Ford's new 10-speed automatic transmission. Lower powered versions are available in RWD and AWD, while high-power versions are AWD only.
The primary purpose of the Explorer though, is family hauling, and in this respect it has full seating for up to seven passengers in comfort.
An impressive vehicle for sure - unfortunately Ford had issues during launched, tarnishing the brand and the model at a critical time - and has struggled to regain market confidence.
Ford Explorer Limited SUV (U625 - 2020)
The new for 2020 Ford Explorer, codenamed U625 also debuted an all-new vehicle architecture for the Ford Motor Company, known as CD6. Originally envisioned to support a wide array of SUV, sedan, luxury and performance products, ultimately the only two CD6 vehicles to enter production so far are the U625 Explorer, and its twin, the U611 Lincoln Aviator.
The CD6 Explorer saw a return of a longitudinal drivetrain, an enabler for higher-performance vehicle dynamics and powertrain deployment. Base engine in the Explorer is a 2.3L Ecoboost I4 producing 300 hp (224 kW), next up is a 3.0L Ecoboost V6, producing 365 hp (272 kW), or 400 hp (298 kW) in Explorer ST guise. Two Hybrid models are available, a 3.3L Miller-Cycle V6 producing a combined ICE + Electric output of 318 hp (237 kW), or a 3.0L Ecoboost V6 producing 450 hp (336 kW).
All variants use Ford's new 10-speed automatic transmission. Lower powered versions are available in RWD and AWD, while high-power versions are AWD only.
The primary purpose of the Explorer though, is family hauling, and in this respect it has full seating for up to seven passengers in comfort.
An impressive vehicle for sure - unfortunately Ford had issues during launched, tarnishing the brand and the model at a critical time - and has struggled to regain market confidence.