On September 6, Changan Ford's new Explorer was officially launched, with a price range of 309,800-379,800 yuan. As a mid-term facelift model, the new Explorer, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, has been upgraded in terms of styling and interior, including the replacement of a 27-inch floating central control screen, and continues to be equipped with a 2.3T+10AT power combination.
A quick look at the new Changan Ford Explorer
Positioned as a medium to large SUV, with a 6-seater and 7-seater interior layout
Incorporating the latest design elements, two front face shapes are available
The interior has been upgraded to a 27-inchsuspended central control screen, integrating the SYNC+2.0 system
The comfort of the first/second row seats has been optimized
Continuing to be equipped with a 2.3T engine + 10-speed gearbox, available in rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models, with 6 driving modes
Two front face shapes are available
The new Explorer incorporates new family-style design elements in its styling. The most intuitive change comes from the change in the shape of the grille, which is changed to an irregular shape while the size is further increased, and two front face shapes are provided. Style optional. In addition, the through-type LED daytime running lights connect the full LED light sources on both sides. Together with the C-shaped air intake with L-shaped chrome decoration, the fashion sense of the front face is significantly enhanced.
The side of the car still has the familiar shape, but the wheel rim shape has been adjusted and replaced with a double five-spoke petal shape. Changes at the rear are concentrated in the taillight group. The C-shaped taillight group is the same as the headlight group, supporting welcome lights and running water turn signals. The rear row is replaced with a tougher chrome-plated flat tail row shape.Added The upper part is blackened and the lower part is surrounded, showing a more sporty side.
Replacement with a 27-inch floating central control screen
Coming to the interior,the original vertical screen has been upgraded to a 27-inch floating central control screen, which takes care of the needs of the driver's seat and co-pilot. Other areas of the interior have also been upgraded, including a new style flat-bottomed steering wheel, a dish-shaped console armrest in the center armrest area, and ambient lighting added to the center console area and inside the door handles. The overall high-end feel in the car Feelings are coming out.
But the most noteworthy thing is the 27-inch central control screen with a resolution of 4032*756 and a calculated PPI value of about 152. The display effect is clear and the operation is smooth. carThe machine system is SYNC+2.0 system. In addition to supporting Baidu maps, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades and 4G networks, it also has a large number of third-party APPs.
Seat comfort has been optimized/riding space performance is acceptable
In terms of body size,the length, width and height of the new Explorer are 5063*2004*1778mm, with a wheelbase of 3025mm. The interior adopts 6-seat and 7-seat layouts. . The new car has been optimized for the first and second row seats. The front seats have new headrests, and the second-row seat headrests have been widened and enlarged to improve riding comfort. .
Ride space performance, the editor with a height of 177cm entered the 6-seater version of the car for actual experience. There is about a punch of headroom in the front row. Due to the huge body size and hood shape, the view inside the car is not good, even if it is Male drivers also tend to need their seats raised.
If the second-row seats are adjusted to the farthest back position, rear-row editors can get more than two punches and close to three punches of legroom. But in this case, the third row is a bit awkward. The headroom in the rear row is only four fingers, and there is basically no headroom in the third row.
If the rear seats are adjusted to the two-punch legroom position, the third row will have more than one-punch legroom. The third row will be relatively better. However, due to the higher floor of the third row, The third-row seats don't offer as much leg support as the front row seats.
Continue to be equipped with 2.3T+10AT power combination
In terms of power, the new Explorer is based on the longitudinal rear-drive platform. The new Explorer continues to be equipped with the fourth-generation 2.3T EcoBoost engine with a maximum output of 203kW.Peak torque 425N·m. The transmission part is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models are available, with 6 driving modes. The officially announced 0-100km/h acceleration time is 7.6 seconds.
As a mid-term facelift model, the new Explorer has strengthened many of the flaws that have been criticized by consumers. The old model’s very abrupt vertical screen has now been replaced by a 27-inch floating central control screen. . In addition to enhancing the sense of technology, the optimized first and second row seats also improve the ride comfort in the car. Coupled with the styling incorporating new family-style design elements, it gives people the feeling of not replacing a new generation but rather replacing it.
It’s just that the competitors it faces in the medium and large SUV market are very strong. Except for the German brothers Tourang and Lanjing, the Ideal ONE has long occupied the top position in the market segment. It will usher in its replacement model, the Lideal L8, and its product strength will be further upgraded. In addition, the strength of the Tank 500 with its powerful off-road performance and the Huawei-backed Wenjie M7 cannot be underestimated.
In the medium and large SUV market, the monthly sales of Changan Ford Explorer once approached 3,000 units last year, but have remained stable at around 1,000 units since January this year. I wonder if the new Explorer can gain more consumers' attention with this mid-term facelift in the face of competitors' constant innovation? We'll see.
According to data from Bitauto App's "Medium and Large SUV Sales List", Explorer sold a total of 1,230 units in July, ranking 13th. If you need more data, please go to Bitauto App to view.
Editor: Qin Qingbao