[USA] Ford Explorer 2011

[TORRE]

caruccio...ce lo vedo bene in film e serie americane come macchina di ordinanza di FBI e affini, pronto a rotolare e a esplodere per bene. Molto piacevoli gli interni, più normali gli esterni.

[Touareg 2.5]

carscoop

Foto dalla presentazione..!

[alettone75]

il 3/4 posteriore è imbarazzante...

[Navarre75]

sembra che un ml si sia accoppiato alla pecos con un rover e che quest'ultimo, per il gradimento abbia spalancato il radiatore..

Sintesi perfetta, come spesso accade! :lol:

Scherzi (mica tanto )a parte, non mi spiace affatto in sé; magari è un pochino "massiccio", ma brutto no di certo.

Preferisco anch'io come molti il GC, ma grazie al **zzo direbbe lui:

[pablo]

Vorrei essere una Land/Range ma non posso...

[Touareg 2.5]

carscoop

Disponibile anche in versione Chips

[J-Gian]

Ha più luci di una pista d'atterraggio...

Ma è a led il proiettore mobile?

[Touareg 2.5]

es.autoblog - carscoop

Press Release :

New Ford Explorer Sport:

Fuel-Efficient, High-Performance SUV Features Inspired Design Cues, EcoBoost V6

Engine

- Ford Explorer Sport is a new addition for the 2013

model year, featuring EcoBoost® 3.5-liter V6 engine for greater performance feel

and projected top fuel economy among gasoline-powered, high-performance sport

utility vehicles

- Explorer Sport gives customers an interior inspired by

designer accessory fashions, sporty exterior design cues and specially tuned

suspension components

DEARBORN, Mich., March 28, 2012 – The

first-ever performance version of the Ford Explorer arrives this year with the

highest projected fuel economy among gasoline-engine-powered, high- performance

SUVs.

With a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® V6 engine making at least 350

horsepower and four-wheel drive with a Terrain Management SystemTM, Explorer

Sport delivers enhanced on-road dynamics with sporty design cues inside and

out.

"Adding an EcoBoost drivetrain to Explorer Sport delivers even more

fuel efficiency and performance to the lineup," said Bill Gubing, Explorer chief

engineer. "This is our highest- performance, most capable Ford Explorer

ever."

Power, capability, fuel efficiency

Completely

new for 2011, the Ford Explorer has been winning over customers with its

improved on-road handling, impressive comfort and convenience technologies, and

fuel economy never before delivered by an SUV.

For the 2013 model year,

Explorer Sport brings high-performance SUV power and projected fuel economy of

up to 16 mpg in city driving and 22 mpg on the highway – anticipating 3 mpg

better in the city and 2 mpg on the highway than the Jeep Grand Cherokee and

Dodge Durango R/T 5.7-liter Hemi engines. It scores 3 mpg higher in the city and

4 mpg higher on the highway than the Land Rover Range Rover

Sport.

"Explorer Sport makes no compromises," said Carl Widmann, vehicle

engineering manager. "By carefully beefing the chassis and suspension, precisely

calibrating the Terrain Management System and adding comfort and convenience

features, we've delivered an SUV that delivers great dynamics and performance –

while towing up to 5,000 pounds."

The Explorer Sport features a

paddle-shifted six-speed SelectShift AutomaticTM transmission with a unique 3.16

to 1 final drive ratio to provide the balance of responsive acceleration and

economical low-rpm cruising for better fuel efficiency.

The chassis also

has been specially reinforced, making Explorer Sport stiffer and improving its

handling.

Explorer Sport also brings a solid-mounted electric

power-assisted steering (EPAS) rack with a faster ratio, providing more

responsiveness to drivers both on-road and off.

Ford's newest SUV comes

standard with larger brakes for shorter stopping distances and better

performance while towing.

Explorer Sport also has received special

terrain management settings for tackling sandy, snowy, rutted mud and hill

descent.

"Upgrading to Sport specification enabled us to maintain the

standards of traditional Explorer capability plus delivering the highest highway

fuel efficiency among gasoline-engine-powered, high-performance, three-row

SUVs," Widmann said.

Subtle, sporty design

elements

Sport builds on Explorer's muscular, sculpted form with

subtle cues to differentiate it from other models in the lineup. Available in

four exterior colors – Ruby Red Metallic Clearcoat, White Platinum Metallic

Tri-Coat, Tuxedo Black Metallic and Ingot Silver Metallic – Explorer Sport has

unique 20-inch painted and machined wheels, features blacked-out headlamp and

taillamp treatments, black roof rack rails, sideview mirror skull caps and a

liftgate appliqué.

The Explorer Sport's special grille is a low-gloss

Sterling Gray mesh, with contrasting ebony high-gloss bars. The black front

lower fascia features a functional opening for additional cooling. Explorer

logotype in billet-like black adds a bold identity statement. Subtle Sport and

EcoBoost badges at the rear finish the liftgate.

Inside, the high-end

feel continues. Charcoal Black leather-trimmed seating is available with and

without contrasting Sienna inserts.

The interior design contrast was

inspired by fashion, mirroring two-tones that are currently seen in leather

accessories and apparel from design houses Balenciaga and Prada. Stitching is

emphasized to lend a handcrafted appearance while highlighting Explorer Sport's

sculptured seats.

Explorer Sport also has unique steering wheel

stitching, a technical look to instrument and door panel appliqués, unique

Sport-logo floor mats and illuminated scuff plates.

Comfort,

convenience, connectivity

As the top of the Explorer line, Sport

offers a robust array of standard and optional customer- focused technologies

that make driving more comfortable, convenient and connected. These

include:

- 4WD with Terrain Management System

- Dual-Zone Electronic

Automatic Temperature Control

- 10-way power driver's seat with power recline

and lumbar

- Six-way power passenger seat with recline and lumbar

-

First-row heated seats

- Compass and exterior temperature display

- Rear

view camera

- SYNC® with MyFord Touch® driver connect technology

- Sony®

Premium Audio System with HD RadioTM and 12 speakers

Explorer Sport can

be tailored to individual preferences with the following options as well:

-

Active park assist

- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with cross-traffic

alert

- Inflatable rear seat belts

- 110-volt outlet

- PowerFold

mirrors

- Intelligent access with Push-Button Start

- Remote Start

-

Adjustable pedals with memory

- Dual-panel moonroof

- Power liftgate

-

Class III trailer-towing package

Explorer Sport is manufactured at Ford's

Chicago production facility. It will arrive in dealerships later this

year.

Ford America

3.5 V6 EcoBoost da 350Cv .

[Abarth03]

Pero'. Se ci montassero un diesel potrebbe ritagliarsi una fetta di mercato anche in EU.

[J-Gian]

L'abitacolo è bello, in stile new Mondeo (a proposito, ma a Ginevra non si è vista la versione EU? )

Forse gl'interni dovrebbero farli con questo design, quello visto su Fiesta, Focus, B-Max, ecc. forse è un po' troppo azzardato (a me piace in verità) e toglie molto spazio, quantomeno la sensazione se non centimetri effettivi