The Explorer’s other two powerplants, a standard 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 and an optional 365-hp 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 in the sporty Explorer Sport carry over unchanged for 2016. The Explorer’s new 4-cylinder engine is also offered with all-wheel drive, which you couldn’t have in the outgoing model. Aimed at shoppers especially interested in fuel economy, the 2015 Explorer’s 4-cylinder boasted 240 horsepower and fuel economy ratings of 20 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, while the new 2.3-liter 4-cylinder offers 270 hp and up to 19 mpg city/28 mpg hwy. The only mechanical change to the 2016 Explorer is the addition of a new 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder powerplant in place of last year’s 2.0-liter engine. The Explorer’s interior mostly soldiers along unchanged, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as we didn’t have too many complaints about the outgoing model’s cabin. There are a few noticeable changes, including some revisions to the center control stack, for example, along with the gauge cluster, the steering wheel and a few cabin materials. See all 2015 Ford Explorer models available near youĬompared to the 2016 Explorer’s thoroughly revised exterior, its interior doesn’t receive such a thorough overhaul.
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After all, this update isn’t a full redesign, but rather a thorough facelift. Other revisions are limited to new wheels and a few new paint colors.
While the Explorer also makes changes in back, they don’t go as far as the updates to the crossover’s front end. The latest version offers a totally new front end with squared-off headlights, an updated grille and a new front bumper. If you see a 2016 Explorer from the front, you’ll immediately notice its major stylistic differences compared to last year’s model.