It's that time again. The next iteration of the Ford Explorer is here, so if you've been waiting for the right time to invest in this dynamic three-row midsize SUV. The 2021 Ford Explorer is the most comprehensive offering yet, bringing capable performance, intelligent interior design, and more optional packages than ever to make this SUV feel like it's truly your own.
Performance
Under the hood, the 2021 Ford Explorer is equipped with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produces a performance output of 300 horsepower. What's also impressive about this engine is that it doesn't force drivers to sacrifice in fuel economy. You can expect to get 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway when sticking with the standard engine.
From there, drivers around North Liberty and Iowa City have one available engine option that gets a different power output depending on the trim level. The engine is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that gets 365 horsepower when equipped on the Explorer Platinum and 400 horsepower on the Explorer ST.
Standard Features
The Ford Explorer is a three-row SUV that sits up to six people in its standard configuration, though there is an option for a second-row bench to accommodate a seventh person. The 2021 Explorer comes equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen that is preloaded with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration as well as a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.
Standard safety features include:
- Forward-collision warning
- Automated emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear-cross-traffic alert
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keeping assist
Trim Levels
The 2021 Ford Explorer comes in five trim levels, and they are as follows:
- 2021 Ford Explorer Base
- 2021 Ford Explorer XLT
- 2021 Ford Explorer Limited
- 2021 Ford Explorer ST
- 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
Questions? Contact Us Today
Ready to see what the 2021 Ford Explorer has to offer? Contact the team at Junge Automotive Group today.