2011 STIGZA Truck of The Year



 
The 2011 Ford Explorer has been completely made over. Ford has replaced the Explorer's truck Frame with unibody construction it's more carlike driving dynamics and safety; the only problem is reduced maximum towing capacity.
 
Nearly 4 inches longer in overall length and 5 inches wider. Big changes under the hood. The standard 2011 Ford Explorer engine is a new 3.5-liter 290-horsepower V6 that's not only more fuel efficient than the old 292-hp V8 but also able to provide quicker acceleration. A cabin that is not only roomier, but also considerably more stylish and of higher quality. Ford put in all the latest technological goodies, including Sync, MyFord Touch and MyKey. On the safety front, the Explorer gains inflatable second-row seatbelt airbags (a first for the automotive industry), which promise to improve safety for smaller occupants.
 
A standard with a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 290 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard. Four-wheel drive is optional and includes Ford's Terrain Management System, a selectable four-mode system that optimizes traction in different conditions. Hill descent control and hill start assist are also included. The 4WD Explorer 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.

The Explorer is a large crossover SUV available in base, XLT and Limited trim levels. Standard equipment includes 17-inch steel wheels, privacy glass, integrated blind spot mirrors, roof rails, cruise control, a six-way power driver seat (manual recline), a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, MyFord advanced trip computer and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.

SAFETY: Every Explorer comes with stability and traction control, trailer sway control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and MyKey, which allows parents to specify limits for vehicle speed and stereo volume. The Explorer's stability control system also includes Ford's Curve Control, which can reduce the vehicle's speed if it senses that it's travelling too fast for a particular corner.

The all new 2011 Ford Explorer is the 2011 STIGZA.com Truck Of The Year, it is much more in tune with what today's crossover shoppers are looking for. It drives well, gets good fuel economy for its class and still retains the versatility that made people like SUVs in the first place.

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Posted by Stigza at 1/1/2012 12:02 AM
Categories: Stigza, Stigza.com Truck of The Year, Stigza Auto News
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