There is an opinion that the Americans are planning to plant our people on large cars, flooding the Russian market with a whole squall of their SUVs. It is easy to check how they succeeded, because now very few people will refuse to buy a new one. Ford Explorer 2014 or a similar car. And all because in terms of reliability and safety of this bullet is difficult to oppose something.

For Americans, who, according to average statistics, gain in size and weight every year, large pickups and SUVs are a necessary necessity, and for the Russian audience, preoccupied with the problems of local roads and searching for a car that will please more than one generation, is rational choice. Hence, the increase in the popularity of heavy cars, and in particular this model.

The successful four-year history of the Explorer in the Russian market has found its continuation in the updated version of 2014, with which we will begin today's review. Speaking superficially, the new version is even more powerful, stylish, attractive, sporty. What can be said upon a detailed examination of this car? Let's start in order.

Appearance model Ford Explorer 2014

In appearance, one cannot immediately tell who is more interested in the new Ford Explorer: advanced youth, for whom drive and unlimited power are in the first place, or still an adult generation with its special attitude to large-sized machines.

Finding something new in front of the car, perhaps, will not succeed. We can safely say that the producers did not emphasize this section, leaving it without major changes, in which someone would surely have won admiration. On the contrary, the work of designers led to the opposite effect, making the car gable boring to the eye. The entire foreground is blocked by a giant bumper connected by headlights on the sides. Beneath it are the crankcase and air intake. Closer to the bottom, on the sides - round fog lamps. All the described furniture is clearly not designed to dazzle the owner of the car, especially since the painting of these parts is made in a trivial black color.

The side view immediately demonstrates the improved lines of the doors, which enclose zones of grooves under the handles and just above the level of the wheels. All outlines are smooth, adding to the design confidence and even some militancy. You can feel it yourself by just looking at Ford EXPLORER selection in the article.

The sporty style of the side mirrors does not negate the feeling that their shape and design was copied from the sportbike. Perhaps this is slightly subjective, and maybe it is intentional reception to attract the attention of motorists. Let the mystery remains a mystery.

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For cargo that does not fit into the trunk of the vehicle, reliable slats are provided on the roof, allowing you to fix things transported “on top” with special clips. Well, and how the big car, especially such as Ford Explorer of 2014, to exist without big wheels. Discs with a diameter of 21 inches are not so easy to miss, in fact, we did not dare to bypass them with our attention.

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According to some estimates, the whole spirit of the appearance of the car is concentrated in the rear. Compared with the front - it is a completely different style, more lively and rich. Here the attention does not dissipate. The first striking headlights are the rear lights, some of which stand on the side of the car. Despite the massive shape of the rear bumper, it looks very harmonious. The trunk is opened without additional effort: it does not seem that when placing or unloading luggage unforeseen incidents can happen. The tailgate is large enough and rises high, so folding large things will be easier than usual.

According to the manufacturers themselves, the body of the updated Explorer unloaded, getting rid of all the excess. This decision was originally associated with the desire to improve the aerodynamic characteristics of the car. As a result, the idea of ​​the designers led to a reduction in fuel consumption, which fully justified their research. Now the owners of a new car will probably not have to think about how to save gasoline with the help of additives. At the same time curb weight Ford Explorer 2014 almost did not suffer. Modernization of the body has led to a weight loss of 45 kg, which is not so noticeable against the background of a total 2133 kg.

Vehicle interior

You can not call the style of the interior Ford Explorer 2014 sports. At least, such elements as glove box or inscriptions on the floor, imprinting the sporting character of the car, are unlikely to be enough to form an appropriate opinion.

On the control panel, the main space is occupied by a touch screen display, buttons are located just below. The screen is recessed into the panel and surrounded by visors around the perimeter. Directly above it there are buttons responsible for controlling the heating of the passenger compartment.

All the main devices - tachometer, speedometer and fuel sensor - are placed in such a way that any information on visual contact is obtained with extreme speed. The speed of movement is also duplicated in a digital version on the screen. The driver can cope with the rest of the electronics without interrupting control, because the additional options buttons are placed directly on the steering wheel. These nuances are clearly distinguishable in the photo of the Ford Explorer saloon.

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It's time to compliment Ford Explorer 2014 for its unique features. Especially convenient it will seem to those who buy a car, which will be managed by all family members. The pedal adjustment option will be a real surprise, which will compensate for the difference in height by simply shifting the pedals to the length of the driver's legs. Many will ask: "And why not just adjust the seat?". Yes, indeed, you can still go the classic way, but we immediately warn you that in this model this is associated with some inconveniences. To actuate the manipulator that controls the electric drive of the seats, you must first press the power button. By the way, please note that this system is not cheap, which is typical for any innovation.

The logic of the cabin designers, who have located the buttons for controlling the multimedia system at a great distance, both from the driver and the front passenger, is not completely clear, causing both of them to almost stand up from the seats, in order, for example, to switch the musical composition. Not the most practical solution that falls into the category of dangerous entertainment while driving. Another stone in the garden of those who worked on the interior of the novelty will be the flat design of the platform of the seats, without the bent edges helping to hold the person in the “saddle”. Well, so as not to end on such a sad note, you can see the following: all the upholstery is made using materials of really decent quality.

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Specifications car Ford Explorer

Compared to the previous model Ford Explorer specifications its uniquely changed. Of course, the differences are noticeable, starting from the external proportions of the car: length - 5.006 m, height - 1.803 m, width - 2.004 m, wheelbase - 2.86 m, and weight - 2.213 kg. Total: capacity - 7 people, subject to three-row placement (2 back rows are added if necessary).

For the 2014 model, Ford has prepared a new line of engines, although in Russia all variety is limited to petrol units. The best equipped car engine is a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine with a developed capacity of 360 hp.

There are also a number of advantages of the Ford Explorer 2014 model:

• Engines come with a 6-speed robotic gearbox;
• There is a turbocharger;
• Lever type rear suspension;
• High-tech passive safety systems.

Bundling and prices of the new Ford Explorer

The price for the basic equipment of the car is 1.8 million rubles, which at first glance may seem too overestimated. Nevertheless, let's see what prices dealers put up for other options:

1. The basic version is called the XLT. 1.8 million rubles is the price you give for a car with an engine capacity of 294 hp. and a volume of 3.5 liters.
2. The Limited version will cost an ordinary buyer for 1.995 million rubles. The engine is the same, the only difference is in the functional equipment.
3. For 2.08 million rubles, you can purchase an older version - Limited Plus.
4. Version Ford Explorer Sport with the latest engine for 360 horsepower will leave with you out of the cabin as much as 2.291 million rubles.

What do manufacturers say about the new Ford Explorer 2015?

Ford Explorer 2015 model year - it's all the same legendary SUV, but now more technological and premium.

It is known that the company managed to maintain the dynamics and efficiency of the engines of the base and Limited configurations, while reducing their power to 249 hp. In addition, the Limited Plus package now has such an item as heated rear seats.

As for the most advanced equipment Sport, then it was supplemented with an electric drive for folding the rear row of seats and steering heated. The engine of the new Ford Explorer 2015 Sport has become more powerful: having 345 horsepower under the hood to enjoy crazy acceleration is now much easier.

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It is worth trying to cover all the intelligent systems of the new generation, which fit in 2285 liters of volume of this powerful and functional vehicle and make you feel confident and comfortable while driving.

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• Advance Trac. Stability Control Advance Trac, paired with the RSC rollover prevention system, will allow you to not worry about the stability of the car in turns, controlling the sharp entrance. This system provides security in a variety of regular and emergency situations, including, including, controlling the car during a slip, and with the optional Curve Control function, at the right moment automatically slows down, preventing you from getting into trouble, going into turns at high speeds.
• Terrain Management System. This system is designed to quickly adjust the car for a specific road surface, thereby achieving the best grip. The system of adaptation to road conditions Terrain Management System implements switching between 4 modes, that is, you have to choose one of four types of road surface.
• SYNC 2. Multimedia system, which is equipped with the latest SUV Ford Explorer 2015 model range, has almost limitless possibilities, covering the entire range of the wishes of the driver. SYNC 2 realizes the possibility of choosing a route, focusing on the wishes of the economy or the distance traveled; contains more than 800 thousand points of interest, allowing at the right time to turn off the intended path, allowing himself rest, or vice versa to reach the goal many times faster; fully Russified and unmistakably perceives Russian speech with voice control; allows you to freely work with audio, video and other digital formats, making any operations with files.

Even despite the technical characteristics of Ford Explorer, you can list the features of the 2015 model for a long time and still forget something. Among the other advantages of the models, the following should be noted:

• 3 rows of seats, designed for 7 passengers.
• Ability to fold the second and third row of seats in the relationship 60 to 40 and 50 to 50, respectively.
• Leather seats, heating, ventilation, electronic position adjustment.
• The main luggage compartment impressive size (with the seats folded), plus the luggage compartment in the cabin floor.
• Climate control in 2 zones.
• Active Parking Assist.
• Rearview camera with image display on the LCD display or rearview mirror.
• Active Parking Assist.
• Innovative technologies of passive and active safety.
• Intelligent all-wheel drive system.

And in order to learn more about the new generation of Ford Explorer and not be limited to one Ford Explorer photo, we offer to evaluate a new video with a test drive of the car: