Ford Philippines has officially expanded the availability of the Explorer crossover SUV in the Philippines. It can now be bought from all Ford dealerships nationwide, plus, buyers can also make orders for the model via the brand’s website.
Ford Explorer
On top of making it more accessible to buyers nationwide, Ford is also making the Explorer ownership experience more convenient. Starting this month (January 2024), each purchase of the model in question comes together with Ford’s “Peace of Mind and Free Labor” package.
The package mentioned above includes a complimentary vehicle inspection service after two months or 2,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. It likewise includes two instances of free labor on periodic maintenance schedule service sessions.
The Ford Explorer’s sole variant in the Philippine market is the EcoBoost Limited 4x4 AT. It is priced at Php 3,498,000 and it is touted by the brand as a versatile seven-seater mid-sized crossover SUV model with all-weather and all-terrain capability. This is thanks to its 4x4 drivetrain, 10-speed automatic transmission, and its peppy 2.3-liter engine that can generate 300 hp and 420 Nm of torque.
It also gets a terrain management system with seven drive modes. It gets the usual ones, namely normal, eco, and sport. But besides the three, it also has a drive mode for sand, for dealing with off-road trails, and one for towing and hauling.
Ford Explorer's cockpit.
Likewise notable on the Explorer is its plush interior that’s equipped with ventilated and heated front-row seats, a twin-panel moonroof, ambient lighting, and a triple-zone automatic climate control system, among others.
Its cabin is also designed to be quiet thanks to its acoustic windshield, as well as a dual-wall dashboard which serves as a shield in-between the passenger cabin and engine bay.
Last but not least is the Explorer’s wide array of safety features provided by the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist Plus Technology suite. This includes automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control, among others.
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Know more about Ford Explorer 2024
Currently in its sixth generation, the Ford Explorer 2023 is a five-door midsize crossover SUV. It was introduced globally in 2019, and then Ford Philippines launched it for the local market in December 2021 for the 2023 model year. In the local market, the Explorer's sole variant is the Limited 2.3 EcoBoost 4WD AT, which comes with a Php 3,498,000 price tag.
Under the hood of the Ford Explorer is a 2.3-liter inline-4 turbocharged gasoline engine that's capable of making up to 300hp and 420Nm of torque. The said engine is then linked to a 10-speed automatic gearbox which sends power to all four wheels.
Size-wise, the all-new Explorer is 5,049mm long, 2,268mm wide, and 1,783mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 3,025mm, and a ground clearance of 208mm.
In the Philippines, the Ford Explorer rivals the likes of the Mazda CX-9, Hyundai Santa Fe, and the Kia Sorento.
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