Ford Explorer 2011 - new outside and inside

Ford has released the sixth generation of allfamous SUV Explorer. Designers and engineers have done a great job in terms of the image of Ford Explorer 2011. That is why the car was new in all respects.

Ford Explorer 2011 ranks withSUVs equipped with a monocoque body. The car is available with both front and all-wheel drive. Ford has repeatedly been criticized due to lack of control, which is why the developers of the model decided to rid the design of the car from the frame. The car was provided with a monocoque and multi-link rear suspension. Of course, this could not affect the off-road qualities of the car. To fill this gap, the engineers of the company developed a system that creates intelligent all-wheel drive and has several motor modes. This system changes the algorithm of transmission depending on the mode of operation of the car. Explorer also has systems that help with descent and ascent.

Explorer Ford got a new curve systemControl, which allows you to extract information from a large number of sensors located on the car body. This may be information regarding the angular acceleration of the vehicle or body roll. When the driver makes a sharp turn, the system will immediately start working on data collection. If the car is threatened with tipping, Curve Control will slow down on its own.

To increase passenger safety,for the first time, inflatable type seat belts were used for the car. In the event of a collision, a squib is triggered, which inflates the safety cushion on the belt, which allows you to close the entire chest, preventing its damage.

Ford Explorer 2011 is less than 45 pounds,compared with its predecessor. For such a solid weight loss, it was decided to use light metals in the design. For example, for the hood of a car, only aluminum is used. It was also possible to improve aerodynamics: now the car resists air at a level not higher than 0.35. According to the developers, no other car in this class could achieve this. Also Ford Explorer 2011 boasts an excellent level of noise insulation.

Под капот новинки в базовой комплектации попадает V-twin engine on six cylinders, it runs on gasoline and has a volume of 3.5 liters. The unit is capable of producing 294 horsepower. Consumption, of course, rather big, the city will have to spend 13 liters per hundred, and on the highway 9. Also for the Ford Explorer 2011 provides a two-liter gasoline engine with four cylinders, but it was additionally supplied with a turbine. And the engine is able to show all 240 "horses." For all units there is a “machine” on four steps, and a quarter of the materials of the cabin will be made of products of secondary processing.

Ford Explorer Sport - special versionExplorer, much higher in class than the classic model. The speed characteristics of the novelty will show solid numbers. However, due to the increase in power there will be an increase in fuel consumption, which is not to everyone's liking.