2013 White Ford Explorer Sport
Rear View of The 2013 White Ford Explorer Sport
Now heading into its third year in this latest uni-body version, the Explorer continues to be a bigger and far more expansively equipped than even the maxed-out Eddie Bauer-trimmed models from the past generation. Now comes the hotshot of the model line, the Sport, which is equipped with the much-needed turbo V6, sharper and stiffer chassis, and the best-looking trim on a Ford production truck short of the F-150 SVT Raptor. The black gloss grille and wheels make a huge styling statement, and the power under the hood backs it up.
It might be that the tauter suspension setup might be a little too rigid for some buyers, especially if your drives require much time on bumpy pavement. It’s a solid and steady driver, for sure, but one that also requires a steady hand on the wheel and attention to the road rather than all the myriad distractions now found in a vehicle’s cockpit. Ford’s effort to minimize those distractions with Touch and Sync are still works in progress in my book -- it’s still way too hard to make some very simple adjustments to basic systems.
the Explorer Sport; that EcoBoost engine gets this sucker going in a hurry. I love how these all-wheel-drive trucks and SUV's take off around a corner, which makes entering divided highways a breeze. I was out on Woodward in the morning, leaving the gas station and traffic was pretty thick. The Explorer is getting pretty expensive in this generation. Sure, we’re getting more than we ever have from the home-grown SUV. But when it nears $50k, you have to step back for a minute. There are several luxury options at that price point.
Time for Fun Specs:
2013 Ford Explorer Sport
Base Price: $41,600
Price: $46,500
Drive-train: 3.5L Twin-Turbocharged V6; AWD, Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
Output: 365HP & 350Lb-Ft.
Curb Weight: 4,921 LBS.
Fuel Economy: (City/Highway) 16/22 MPG
Avg. Fuel Economy: 18.5 MPG
Options: Equipment group 402A including voice-activated navigation system, rear inflatable seat belts, blind-spot monitoring system, power lift-gate, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, push button start with remote, remote start, ambient lighting, universal garage door opener, memory feature and 110-volt outlet ($4,130); second-row dual bucket seats ($750)
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