The 2011 North American Truck of the Year, the Ford Explorer, is a powerful and fuel efficient SUV. The 2011 Explorer was redesigned with a high-class cabin with better fuel efficiency.
The 2011 Explorer is available in three trims. The Explorer, XLT, and Limited all have a 3.5-Liter V6 engine, available in either front-wheel or four-wheel drive with a six-speed automatic transmission that generates 290 horsepower and has the ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds. All have an estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
Ford Explorer
● Exterior features include Easy Fuel capless fuel filler, rear auxiliary
climate control, manual single-zone climate control, cruise control,
and Ford’s MyKey system
● Interior features include a first-row center floor console with wrapped
armrest and storage bin, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel,
and power windows with one-touch down driver’s window
● Entertainment features include a six-speaker audio system with
AM/FM radio with audio jack and CD player
Ford XLT
● Same features as the Explorer, but adds rear parking sensors,
upgraded cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel
and shift knob with mounted cruise control and secondary audio
controls, SIRIUS satellite radio, and a keyless entry pad
Limited
● Same features as the Explorer, but adds dual-zone electronic
automatic temperature control, Intelligent Access with Push-Button
start and Remote start, MyFord Touch, a standard rear view camera,
universal garage opener, cargo net, a Sony Audio System with HD
radio and a media hub with two USB ports, SD car reader and
audio/video input jacks, and Ford SYNC
Standard Safety Features
● front seat-side airbags
● Ford’s Safety Canopy system with rollover sensor and side-curtain
airbags
● SOS Post Crash Alert System
● AdvanceTrac with Curve Control and Roll Stability Control
With high-tech features and high-class interior quality, the 2011 Ford Explorer is the perfect SUV for anyone.
