Super TestCar reviews - Ford - Explorer - XL 5-dr wagonFord modelsResearch Ford OverviewThe Explorer's mid-life facelift is too subtle to overcome a myriad of deficiencies29 Mar 2001 AS Ford's answer to the likes of Toyota Prado, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mitsubishi Pajero, Explorer 4WDs are a common sight on Australian roads. It is an unexpectedly big 4WD with plenty of interior space and a surprising choice of two strong 4.0-litre V6 engines - plus a five-speed automatic transmission. But the suspension is primitive and driver comfort questionable, both deficits in a hotly contested category. Model release date: 1 June 1999 to 1 November 2001 Did you know?The US-made Explorer was launched onto the Australian market in October, 1996Right-hand drive versions of Explorer are made in St Louis, Missouri The Explorer filled the hole in the range left when the Nissan-built Maverick disappeared in 1993All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe first Explorer can be identified with a less rounded rear end with a smaller window and using a two-way twist T-handle. The engine was the same 4.0-litre V6. |
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