If I were to choose an "top student" among the more than 1,600 new cars at this year's Chengdu Auto Show , I might vote for the new Explorer. There is no other reason. The strength displayed by the new car far exceeds its pre-sale price of 309,800-379,800. Specifically:
The new Explorer, which debuted in Chengdu this time, is a mid-term facelift model of the sixth-generation Explorer. The new car not only retains its grand and noble attributes in appearance, but also makes the entire vehicle more refined through appropriate detail adjustments. It looks more fashionable and personalized.
For example, on the front face, the large-sized front air grille is paired with a dot matrix + banner-style grille structure, which has a strong visual impact. The headlights are perfectly connected to the grille, and the overall look is better. At the same time, a chrome trim strip connects the left and right light groups, which improves the visual width of the vehicle to a certain extent.
On the side, the new car continues the wide and thick design of the old model. The protruding waistline is matched with wide wheel eyebrows and the widest 21-inch wheels in its class, which further enhances the aura of the vehicle. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new Explorer are 5063/2004/1778mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3025mm. In terms of physique, it is a proper "big guy".
At the rear of the car, the new car uses a newly designed taillight set and is equipped with a through-type chrome trim strip. The overall look is more in line with its huge size than the old model. In addition, the lower enclosure of the new car adopts a double-layer design, with a dual-exhaust layout on both sides and a central lower fender, which makes the whole car more sporty.
Compared with the appearance, the interior of the new car has changed even more. The new 27-inch Dalian screen is more popular among consumers than the previous large vertical central control screen. At the same time, a lot of soft materials + chrome decoration are used in the car, coupled with clear-textured wooden trim panels, the overall sense of class is more prominent. The leading B&O high-end luxury audio system also brings a better car experience to users of the new Explorer.
Not only that, the new Explorer also has a 5-layer laminated front acoustic glass, double-layer soundproof glass for the main and passenger seats, and 97 polyurethane sealed noise reduction rubber blocks, making the vehicle's NVH silent performance leading in its class. In addition, the new Explorer also comes standard with a set of leather/imitation leather seats that support lumbar support and are equipped with electric seat adjustment. Some models also have seat heating and ventilation functions, allowing drivers to enjoy a good riding experience. .
As for the rear passengers, the new Explorer has not been ignored. With a length of over 5 meters and a wheelbase of over 3 meters, it has a spacious space comparable to that of a yacht, especially in the third row, whether it is head space or headroom. The legroom is also ahead of competing products in the same class. In addition, the new Explorer is also equipped with a 1.1㎡ panoramic sunroof, which is the largest in its class in terms of specifications, allowing rear passengers to enjoy better lighting and views.
In terms of power, the new Explorer is equipped with a 2.3T turbocharged engine and the same 10AT gearbox as the Mustang. The maximum power is 276 horsepower and it can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers in only 7.6 seconds. The performance is very strong. At the same time, the new car also provides a set of real-time four-wheel drive system , also called TMS terrain management system, which has 6-mode four-wheel drive and can cover all scenes. In addition, the new Explorer is not cumbersome to drive due to its vertically mounted rear-wheel drive structure with short front overhangs. Its turning radius is only 5.9 meters, which is worthy of recognition for a medium to large SUV.
Finally, in terms of safety, the new Explorer has cold-extracted martensitic steel with a maximum temperature of 1,700 MPa. On the other hand, the Volvo , which is known as a fortress, has a maximum steel material of 1,500 MPa. In addition, the new Explorer's A-pillar, B-pillar, C-pillar, and D-pillar all have reinforced beams, allowing its roof to withstand items three times the vehicle's weight. It is because of this body of steel that the new Explorer has received five-star/best ratings in four authoritative crash safety tests including IIHS, E-NCAP, NHTSA, and C-NCAP.
四三 said:
As can be seen from the above aspects, the new Explorer is not only large enough, it also has a luxurious interior, as well as a comfortable and quiet cockpit. It is no wonder that it has the title of "road yacht" title.However, what I am more concerned about is its power and control. It is hard to imagine that it is a "flexible fat man". In addition, a number of luxurious configurations and a body of "iron steel" also allow the new Explorer to bring users a superior luxury experience and safe car protection. It can be said that the new Explorer has established a good flagship benchmark image.
