2018 Ford Explorer Base
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2020 Ford Explorer XLT

2018 Ford Explorer  Base

VS

2020 Ford Explorer  XLT
2018 Ford Explorer Base 2020 Ford Explorer XLT Difference
Name Base XLT
Price $ 34,899 $ 45,199
Body Sport Utility Sport Utility
Doors 5 Doors 5 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 2.3L L4 turbo EcoBoost 16-valve 2.3L Turbocharged, Direct Injection Ti-VCT EcoBoostR I-4
Power 280 hp @ 2500 rpm 280 hp @ 2500 rpm
Number of Seats 7 Seats N/A Seats
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode 10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShiftR capability
Cargo Space 595.0 L L
Maximum Cargo Space 2,314.0 L L
Wheel Type 18-inch five-spoke sparkle silver-painted aluminum wheels 18-inch five-spoke sparkle silver-painted aluminum
Series Explorer V (facelift 2018)
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive 4-wheel drive
Horsepower 280 HP 280 HP 0 (0%)
Torque 306 N.m 306 N.m 0 (0%)
Top Speed 240 km/h 240 km/h 0 (0%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 8.0 s 7.4 s 0.6 (7%)
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 13.9 L/100km 11.6 L/100km 2.3 (17%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 9.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km 1.1 (11%)
Gear Type auto auto
Weight 2,022 KG 2,022 KG
Brand Ford Ford
Model Explorer Explorer
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 15.6 s 13.9 s 1.7 (11%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 147.0 km/h 147.0 km/h 0 (0%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 26.0 s 26.0 s 0 (0%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 165.4 km/h 165.4 km/h 0 (0%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

Explorer V (facelift 2018) vs Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2018 Ford Explorer Base 2020 Ford Explorer XLT
Air ConditionningSingle-zone manual air conditioningTri-zone electronic temperature control
Audio Monitor1st row LCD monitor6.5-inch LCD productivity screen
Illuminated EntryYesYes
Intelligent Key SystemMykey systemIntelligent Access
Interior Air FilterYesAir filtration system
MP3 CapabilityYesYes
Number of Speakers6 speakers6 speakers
Power Door LocksPower door locks with autolockYes
Power Outlet4 12-volt power outlets12V Powerpoints, 3 total (1 first row, 1 second-row and 1 cargo area)
Power WindowsPower windows with front one-touch up/down featurePower windows, with 1-touch-up-and-down driver/passenger window
Reading Light1st, 2nd- and 3rd-row dome/map lightsDome/map lights in all three rows
Rear Air ConditionningRear auxiliary climate controlRear auxiliary climate control
Rear View MirrorDay/night rear view mirrorManual day/night rear view mirror
Remote Keyless EntryYesRemote keyless
Sirius XM satellite radio (Option)YesSiriusXM Traffic and Travel LinkR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt/telescopic steering wheelManual tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Trunk Cargo Cargo Area Tie Down HooksCargo floor tie-down hooksCargo hooks
USB Connector1 smart-charging USB portDual second-row smart charging USB ports

Dimensions

2018 Ford Explorer Base 2020 Ford Explorer XLT
3rd Row Headroom960 mm988 mm
3rd Row Legroom846 mm817 mm
Curb Weight2022 kg2022 kg
Front Headroom1051 mm1035 mm
Front Legroom1090 mm1093 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity70 L67.7 L
Height1778 mm1782 mm
Length5046 mm5049 mm
Rear Headroom1030 mm1028 mm
Rear Legroom1001 mm991 mm
Wheelbase2866 mm3025 mm
Width2005 mm2268 mm

Exterior Details

2018 Ford Explorer Base 2020 Ford Explorer XLT
Acoustic WindshieldAcoustic-laminate windshield glassAcoustic-laminate windows glass front row side
Automatic HeadlightsYesAutomatic LED low-beam headlamps
Door HandlesBlack door handlesBody-colour door handles with insert
Exterior Mirror ColourBlack exterior mirrorsBlack caps
GrilleDark foundry-painted with chrome bars grilleBlack mesh insert with chrome bars
Headlight TypeHalogen headlightsHalogen reflector high beams
Headlights Auto OffDelay-off headlightsAutomatic on/off headlamps
Headlights Daytime Running LightsDaytime running lightsNon-Configurable daytime running lights
Power Exterior MirrorsPower adjustable exterior mirrors with integrated blind spot mirrorsPower mirrors
Privacy GlassPrivacy glass (second and third rows)Privacy Glass, second and third rows
Rear SpoilerBody-colour liftgate spoilerBody-colour liftgate spoiler
Roof RackBlack roof railsRoof rack side rails, black with black end caps
Side-Body TrimBlack body side claddingChrome bodyside cladding accent
TaillightsLED taillightsLED taillamps

Interior Details

2018 Ford Explorer Base 2020 Ford Explorer XLT
3rd Row Seat Type3rd-row bench seatThird-row 50/50 split-fold bench seat, manual
Front Center ArmrestFront center armrest with storageFirst-row center floor console with wrapped armrest and storage bin
Interior Trim DoorsillsFront door-sill scuff plates with embossed ''Explorer'' logoFront and rear scuff plates embossed with EXPLORER
Overhead ConsoleOverhead console with sunglasses holderOverhead console with dome/map lights and sunglasses holder
Rear Seat Type2nd-row bench seatSecond-row captain's chairs with E-Z Entry
Seat TrimCloth seatsUnique cloth seating surfaces

Mechanical

2018 Ford Explorer Base 2020 Ford Explorer XLT
Drive TrainFront-wheel drive4-wheel drive
Engine Name3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve2.3L Turbocharged, Direct Injection Ti-VCT EcoBoostR I-4
Transmission6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShiftR capability

Overview

2018 Ford Explorer Base 2020 Ford Explorer XLT
BodySport UtilitySport Utility
Doors55
Engine2.3L L4 turbo EcoBoost 16-valve2.3L Turbocharged, Direct Injection Ti-VCT EcoBoostR I-4
Fuel Consumption13.9 (Automatic City)9.8 (Automatic Highway)11.6 (Automatic City)8.7 (Automatic Highway)
Seats7N/A
Transmission6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShiftR capability

Safety

2018 Ford Explorer Base 2020 Ford Explorer XLT
Anti-Theft AlarmSecurilock passive anti-theft systemPerimeter alarm
Child Seat AnchorLATCH child seat anchorsLATCH (lower anchors and tether anchors for children)
Ignition DisableEngine immobilizerSecuriLock passive anti-theft system
Knee AirbagsFront passenger knee airbagFront driver/passenger knee airbag
Rear View CameraRear view camera with washerRear view camera with washer

Suspension and Steering

2018 Ford Explorer Base 2020 Ford Explorer XLT
Front TiresP245/60R18P255/65R18 all season BSW
Spare TireMini spare tireMini-spare tire
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemIndividual tire pressure monitoring systemIndividual tire pressure monitoring system (ITPMS)
Wheel Type18-inch five-spoke sparkle silver-painted aluminum wheels18-inch five-spoke sparkle silver-painted aluminum

2018 Ford Explorer Base

The 2018 Ford Explorer Base is a Front-wheel drive Sport Utility. It can accommodate up to 7 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 2.3L L4 turbo EcoBoost 16-valve engine which outputs 280 hp @ 2500 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2018 Ford Explorer Base has cargo capacity of 595 Liters and the vehicle weighs 2022 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2018 Ford Explorer Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional 2.3L L4 turbo EcoBoost 16-valve engine as well It offers Reverse sensing system and Rear view camera with washer. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Individual tire pressure monitoring system It has 18-inch five-spoke sparkle silver-painted aluminum wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 306 N.m of torque and a top speed of 240 km/h. The 2018 Ford Explorer Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.6 seconds. Fuel consumption is 13.9 L/100km in the city and 9.8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 34,899

2020 Ford Explorer XLT

The 2020 Ford Explorer XLT is a 4-wheel drive Sport Utility. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 2.3L Turbocharged, Direct Injection Ti-VCT EcoBoostR I-4 engine which outputs 280 hp @ 2500 rpm and is paired with 10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShiftR capability gearbox. The 2020 Ford Explorer XLT has cargo capacity of Liters and the vehicle weighs 2022 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2020 Ford Explorer XLT has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and Rear view camera with washer. Safety features also include and. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a Individual tire pressure monitoring system (ITPMS) It has 18-inch five-spoke sparkle silver-painted aluminum as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has Integrated key fob. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 306 N.m of torque and a top speed of 240 km/h. The 2020 Ford Explorer XLT accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 13.9 seconds. Fuel consumption is 11.6 L/100km in the city and 8.7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 45,199


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