First Drive: 2016 Ford Explorer - LeftLane News
Well, sort of. Renewed from the A-Pillars forward, the 2016 Explorer takes advantage of its "good bones" (as Ford officials describe them) and builds out a newer front end with standard LED low beam headlamps, LED Fog lamps and new grille options... The rear fascia also gets a refresh that is joined by the hands-free liftgate that first appeared with the Ford Escape. The overall effect is one that doesn't disturb the faithful but hopefully attracts new customers to the fold as well. In the engine room, the Explorer benefits from the addition of the new 2. 3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine that is similar but not identical to the mill offered in the 2015 Mustang and other Ford vehicles. Now available with both FWD or 4WD options, the EPA says it's capable of 19 city/28 highway or 18 city/26 highway, respectively. Back for another go-round are the base 290 horsepower 3. 5-liter Ti-VCT V6 with choice of FWD or 4WD, and the 365 horsepower 3. 5-liter twin-turbocharged Ecoboost V6 with its exclusive 4WD drivetrain. The MacPherson strut front suspension with isolated subframe and stabilizer bar and a multi-link rear kit return for the Explorer's car-like. Source: www.leftlanenews.com
