The Explorer will be made available to European customers for the first time ever in history in Europe, beginning in the early part of next year.
Ford unveiled a major restructuring plan in January. This included the introduction of a new model from the U.S. The Blue Oval revealed the name of the vehicle today at the Go Further event in Amsterdam. It’s the new seven-seat Explorer with a plug-in hybrid.
The Explorer is making its European debut. The PHEV powertrain will make the SUV one of the most popular in America. It consists of a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 gasoline engine that generates 350 horsepower (261 kilowatts) as well as an electric motor capable of producing another 100 hp (75 kW). The total peak output is 450 horsepower (335kW) and 625 pound-feet (804 Newton-meters).
The massive ( according to the European standards), three-row SUV can travel up to 25 miles (40 km) using purely electric power. The Explorer PHEV’s 10-speed automatic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive will combine to produce a fuel consumption of 3.4 Liters per 100 km (69 MPG) and CO2 emissions of 78 grams each kilometer. These figures are only for the first 62 miles (100 km) of the battery’s charge.
The Explorer PHEV’s powerful engine can tow trailers up to 5,511 lbs (2,500 kg) Ford offers seven driving modes for hybrid systems, including Sport, Snow, Towing and Towing. This will allow drivers to get more power and help them with their driving.
The sales of the model on the European continent will begin in the early part of next year. There will be two trim levels: ST-Line or Platinum. Each model will have 20-inch wheels, with a different design depending on which one they are. The Euro-spec Explorer will feature a 10.1 inch vertical touchscreen and a 12.3 inches digital cockpit, just like the U.S. model.
“The Explorer is an SUV that’s built for families who love adventure. The Explorer Plug-In Hybrid has a powertrain that can haul everything from boats to horseboxes.” Matthias Tonn, Explorer chief programme engineer for Europe comments. We chose a parallel hybrid architecture to allow drivers to use all 450 horsepower and 840 Nm torque. Our Blind Spot Information System has been upgraded to cover a 10-meter trailer.