All New 2011 Ford Explorer Unveiled across US [PIC]

After creating much hype and curiosity by posting it's sneek peek snaps of the upcoming 2011 Ford Explorer on its official Facebook page, at 12:01 EST on 26-July Ford has unveiled the 2011 Explorer across the US on Monday in some special way, special way in the sense it had launched its new car on the beach side rather than the luxury hotel.

The new powertrain options, including the 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-4 that will deliver 30 percent better fuel efficiency than the previous V6 model.

Ford had provided the option to build your customized car.So what do you think about this new Ford?

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Ford 2011 Explorer buyers have to shell out more bucks for the smaller Engine.

(Bloomberg) When the all new Ford Explorer 2011 will go on sale in this December, Ford will ask buyers of its redesigned 2011 Explorer to pay a premium for a small 4-cylinder engine. The Explorer's standard engine will be a 3.5-liter V-6 with 290 horsepower, 53 more ponies than the optional 4-cylinder.

The V-6 version of the new Explorer will have a base price of $28,995, including delivery, or about $1,000 below the current Explorer. The Limited model will have a starting price of $37,995. Pricing on the optional EcoBoost engine, which will be available in early 2011, has not been released.

Ford hopes to convince consumers they should spend to save when it unveils the Explorer at events in New York, Chicago and other locations today. The smaller engine has technology Ford said will give the seven-passenger SUV the same fuel economy as Toyota Motor Corp.'s Camry sedan that gets 19 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway. That's more than 30 percent better than the 2010 Explorer.

“We really want to make a statement that the old baggage on fuel economy with the Explorer is gone,” Jim Holland, the Explorer's chief engineer, said in an interview. “To get great fuel economy it takes technology, and it's our view that people will pay for that.”

“Why would you want to pay more for fuel economy when gas prices are going down?” said Hall. “People have very short memories.”
Src: Bloomberg

Ford Explorer 2011 showcases on Facebook.

Though there is not much you can see in the picture about how the new Explorer 2011 will look like but it be creating some curiosity among the adventurist who like to travel in their Suv. Here are some of the pic release by Ford Motor Co. on its official facebook page and it even said that one lucky person might take away all new Ford Explorer 2011 and this might be possible if the fanpage gets more than 30,000 "like"

Ford Explorer 2010

Ford Explorer 2010 4X2 is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 3 variants, ranging from the  XLT 4.0L to the Limited 4.0L built by the Ford Motor Company since 1990, as a replacement for the smaller but related Ford Bronco II.
Upon introduction, both Ford Explorer 2010 variants are equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2010 Explorer 4X2 is a carryover from 2009.

Ford Explorer specially modified Special Service Vehicle version is also available from Ford Fleet for law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and EMS agencies.Ford Explorer  was also the name of a trim package offered on the Ford F-Series trucks from 1968 to 1986.An 'Explorer' named vehicle is slated to replace the Ford Taurus X as a CUV beginning with the fifth generation, targeted as a 2011 model. The new Explorer will be a less rugged but cheaper unibody vehicle with increased fuel economy and better ride and handling, but with potentially less towing capacity and offroad capability.



Ford Explorer 2010 SPECIFICATIONS:

Body style(s): 4-Door SUV
Engine(s): 4.0L SOHC 12V V6, 4.6L SOHC 24V V8
Power: 210 @ 5,100 , 292 @ 5,700 (SAE net@rpm)
Torque: 254 @ 3,700 , 315 @ 4,000 (lb. ft. @ rpm)
Transmission: 5-speed automatic O/D ,6-speed automatic
Exterior Dimensions (IN.)
Overall height: 71.9
Overall width Including Mirrors: 84.8
Overall length: 193.4
Wheelbase: 113.7
Track (front/rear): 60.9/61.8
Colors: Black ,Black Pearl Slate ,Blue Flame Metallic ,Brilliant Silver,Drk Copper Metallic ,Sangria Red Metallic ,Sport Blue Metallic,Torch Red ,White Suede
Fuel Capacity:(gal) 22.5
Mileage(est)(city/highway): 14 /20 (4x2), 14 /19 (4x4)
Price Onwards: $28,880