The 2016 Ford Explorer is now available in the Chilean market. Comes with a facelift that updated the front, new equipment, three versions of finish, two motors and single or 4×4 traction.
T fter his debut in the last LA Auto Show , gradually laundering face Ford Explorer begins to arrive in most international markets. This week it fell to Chile to receive the visual renewal of the Ford SUV, which comes with a front air renewed on a Land Rover, along with developments in its mechanics.
to Explorer 2016 is recognized by its front renovated, he entered a new grille , a front light clusters thinner format, LED daytime running lights and a renewed foglamps with a format like letter ‘U’. Besides the taillights were renewed and new colors and designs for alloy were incorporated.
But its main innovations are related to the interior, since the Ford Explorer 2016 won a renewed information system and renovated entertainment, more comfort features and improvements in materials and finishes, achieving a better perception of quality.
The range for 2016 Ford Explorer Chile is hinged on three versions of finish called Ecoboost XLT and Limited . Since the access version include standard power-assisted steering, seven airbags , dual front airbags including knee airbags and side airbags, electronic stability control (ESP) , ABS with EBD, hill start assist, traction control, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, Blind Spot Monitor (BLIS), control curves, cross traffic alert, 180 degree front camera, keyless entry and tailgate electric opening.
The most equipped versions also added adaptive cruise control speed with brake assist, assisted parking system infotainment SYNC and MyFord Touch system with integrated browser among the most notable.
The mechanical offer is based on an EcoBoost 2.3-liter engine now achieves 280 horsepower and 419 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. Moreover versions XLT and Limited use a Duratec Ti-VCT engine with 3.5-liter V6 block engine, which produces 290 horses power and 345 Nm of torque. This engine automatic six-speed transmission is associated.
entry Ecoboost version is offered only with front-wheel drive, while higher levels of finish is available as an option with the permanent all-wheel drive with the system Terrain Management , which allows the driver to select from various modes, according to the terrain.
The price 2016 Ford Explorer Chile starts from 21.9 million pesos for Ecoboost version of access , equipped with front-wheel drive 2.3-liter engine 280 hp.
Prices suggested for Chile are:
- Ford Explorer 4X2 2.3L Ecoboost 21.99 million pesos ($ 32,435)
- Ford Explorer XLT 4X2 3.5L 23.69 million pesos ($ 34,942)
- Ford Explorer XLT 4X4 3.5L 25.99 million pesos ($ 38,335)
- Ford Explorer Limited 4X2 2.3L Ecoboost 26.99 million pesos ($ 39,810)
- Ford Explorer Limited 3.5L 4X4 29.99 million pesos ($ 44,235)
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