Performance in the new Ford Explorer varies depending on the trim level you select. The Base, Timberline, Limited, XLT, and ST-Line options are available in a rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive powertrain. They have a standard 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Consequently, towing is effortless, and acceleration is quick, with only 6.8 seconds to get to 60 mph. For an SUV its size, the Ford Explorer is fast and is ideal for exciting cruises on highways in North East, PA. Driving through the city, expect 20 mpg and 27 mpg when cruising on the highway.
The Ford Explorer offers a Limited Hybrid trim level for hybrid lovers, with a 3.3-liter V6 engine paired to an electric motor. The result is 318 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque and an acceleration time of 7.7 seconds to reach 60mph. Even with this remarkable performance, the Limited Hybrid returns a fuel efficiency of 23 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
The ST, Platinum, and King Ranch trim levels offer a rear-wheel and all-wheel drivetrain paired to a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. It delivers 400 horsepower and a powerful 415 pound-feet of torque, resulting in an acceleration of only 5.3-seconds to reach 60 mph. Due to the higher output, the V6 has a lower efficiency of 18mpg on city driving and 24 mpg on highway driving.