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So, the new Ford Explorer snuck up on me. I didn't hear about it until it was advertised on TV. I looked up the specs and was more than a little surpised. I've never been much of an Explorer fan, but the one my in-laws had with the V8 was pretty tough.
Now they only offer a V6. It's primarily a FWD car. CAR being the operative word. I understand the switch to unit construction, but a primarily FWD platform is rediculous. For equal money, you could get the new Grand Cherokee with the good motor and usable offroad capabilities. The Explorer offers a maximum 5000 lb towing capacity, while the Cherokee nearly doubles that.
In short, the Explorer is really just a bigger Ford Edge, with the history of a sport utility.
Now they only offer a V6. It's primarily a FWD car. CAR being the operative word. I understand the switch to unit construction, but a primarily FWD platform is rediculous. For equal money, you could get the new Grand Cherokee with the good motor and usable offroad capabilities. The Explorer offers a maximum 5000 lb towing capacity, while the Cherokee nearly doubles that.
In short, the Explorer is really just a bigger Ford Edge, with the history of a sport utility.