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2.3L EcoBoost at 270hp and 300 lb-ft torque with available AWD.
3.5L V6 at 365hp and 350 lb-ft torque
3.5L EcoBoost at
New ultra-luxurious Platinum Trim Level: The Explorer Platinum model shines with sharp satin chrome accents throughout the body, from the unique Platinum grille to the rear liftgate. There's standard dual-panel moonroof up top and stunning 20-inch bright-faced wheels with dark painted pockets below. The standard, powerful 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 enables towing up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs.)* Premium leather is everywhere in the new Platinum interior. Leather-trimmed seats with quilted inserts feature multicontour functionality. The leather-wrapped dashboard and steering wheel are styled with contrast stitching.
180 degree camera
Park Assist
- Perpendicular parking
- Parallel parking
- Park out assist
Foot Activated Liftgate
LED signature lights
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The beginning quoted text was originally from a USA Today article, but it has been taken down.
A few of the new features of the 2016 Explorer:USA TODAY said:Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president who's been overseeing products in the U.S and soon is heading for Europe to do the same there, said Explorer is a key model because it is a touchstone for all other Ford SUVs."Explorer is the utility DNA for all Ford utilities," he said at the preview.
The new Platinum model is for "box-checkers," Ford said -- buyers who want everything, so check all the options boxes on the order form.
It comes with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, 20-inch-diameter wheels, satin chrome detailing, unique grille and LED headlights, dual power moonroof and the satin-finish Ford oval logo.
The last is no big deal outside the company, but it's a huge move for Ford. No other company vehicle has worn anything except the blue Ford oval logo. It's meant to signal special premium status for the new Platinum.
Big powertrain news is that the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder that's been so well-received in the redesigned 2015 Mustang replaces the current Explorer's 2-liter four-cylinder as the gas mileage leader. The 2.3-liter will be offered with all-wheel drive, which wasn't available with on the smaller four.
2.3L EcoBoost at 270hp and 300 lb-ft torque with available AWD.
3.5L V6 at 365hp and 350 lb-ft torque
3.5L EcoBoost at
New ultra-luxurious Platinum Trim Level: The Explorer Platinum model shines with sharp satin chrome accents throughout the body, from the unique Platinum grille to the rear liftgate. There's standard dual-panel moonroof up top and stunning 20-inch bright-faced wheels with dark painted pockets below. The standard, powerful 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 enables towing up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs.)* Premium leather is everywhere in the new Platinum interior. Leather-trimmed seats with quilted inserts feature multicontour functionality. The leather-wrapped dashboard and steering wheel are styled with contrast stitching.
180 degree camera
Park Assist
- Perpendicular parking
- Parallel parking
- Park out assist
Foot Activated Liftgate
LED signature lights
______________
The beginning quoted text was originally from a USA Today article, but it has been taken down.