powertrain is just like the other larger ford/lincolns here. Only difference is they will have the option of the 2.0t, instead of just the 3.7n/a.

I would never buy any vehicle with a v-motor mounted transversely.

 

I would much rather have an AWD 2011 Edge Sport in black.



Those are so nice, much better styling than the Explorer IMO.

 

awd on this vehicle is just a form of traction control.

 

so i glanced quickly at this and thought i was looking at a gmc acadia

 

I kinda like it... However it does remind me of this

 

no thanks, all the new vehicles are looking the same

 

i thought it looked alot like a subi.. but thats just me..

 

I cant wait to test drive one when they come out this winter.
If it is anywhere near as comfortable as the Taurus, I will buy it.
I understand its not a heavy hauler, or off road king, but thats not what I need in a family vehicle.
Its safe, economical, and I like how it looks. The headlights and taillights are beautiful.
So when I take a road trip with the family- I can fit everyone in it, have plenty of cargo room for supplies, and get 25+ mpg.
Thats a big selling point for me....

 

Reason to redesign....
"The Explorer was the US’s most popular SUV during the 1990s, with sales reaching a peak of 445,000 units in 2000, equal to 11 per cent of total Ford sales."

"But by last year, sales had tumbled to 52,200, or 3 per cent of the total, as Americans moved towards smaller, more fuel-efficient crossovers and sedans."

 

I wish someone would stop copying everyone else! Everything looks the same these days, Completely redonkulous!

 

fivehead.

 

x2

 

Me too, sharing of parts maybe ?
Looks like they pumped it up some.
I say no !

 

looks alot like the edgee

 

i think it looks awesome

 

Meah, I would rather have a station wagon

 

A Toyota Sequoa with a glued '10 Fusion frontend and fwd....i'll pass.

 

thats ugly as hell!

 

So Ford now builds the explorer on the taurus frame, I can see the problems that this vehicle will have down the road now. I remember the problems their windstar had cause it was built on the taurus frame.
The new explorer is ugly looking! I understand Ford wants to call it a XUV and kill the SUV image, they should of just rebadged it cause it will confuse many.

 

its a volvo modified platform

taurus, mks, mkx, edge, mkt and flex - all same volvo platform

 

its ugly...id take the current body style explorer

 

i heard something on the news about this. it's gonna be built in chicago.

 

I like it.

 

It does look cool to me, and I like it. But only being able to tow 5k sounds a bit weak to me. Heck the expo you can buy now with the v-8 can to 10k+. But I suppose if you needed a family hauler that towed you would just get a F150 crew cab. I think they will do well. Ford hasn't made a car that doesn't do well lately. They all seem to be flying off the lots.