Recognizing the need for a sportier version of the hot selling Ford Explorer, Ford introduced the Ford Explorer Sport earlier this year. The explorer sport combines some unique styling features with some serious performance enhancements to create a sporty, rugged, fuel efficient and comfortable SUV. Perhaps the most exciting feature of the Explorer Sport is the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The engine utilizes direct fuel injection and turbo technology to maximize power and fuel economy. This technology enables the sporty and powerful engine to put out 365hp, while getting nearly 22 miles per gallon on the highway. In addition to the powerful EcoBoost engine, the Explorer sport is also rich with other performance features, include a select shift automatic transmission that allows the driver to shift the transmission using steering wheel mounted paddles. The explorer sport also boasts a sport tuned suspension for a more refined and sportier ride.
While these performance geared features are impressive, the Explorer Sport also has some really unique styling and trim features (See the Gallery Below). On the exterior, the Explorer Sport maintains a sporty appearance with it’s smoked out headlights and taillights. Also unique to the Explorer Sport is the raised “EXPLORER” raised painted lettering on the hood. In addition to some other black color body appliques, the Explorer Sport shows off it’s styling with some aggressive looking, black painted pocket wheels. While the Explorer Sport is Sporty on the outside and under the hood, it offers a softer, but refined interior that complements the exterior styling features of the car. The leather trimmed seats, with a unique insert maintain the sporty feel of the car, while bringing some balance to the blacked out look. The steering wheel also gives drivers a sporty feeling, with some soft leather stitching to provide comfort.
The Explorer Sport comes available with a choice between two equipment groups, the 400A and the 402A equipment groups. So far at Acton Ford, our customers are favoring the 402A equipment group. This Equipment group offers the most equipment and access to free standing options in the Explorer Sport model. Features of the 402A Group include:
- Voice Activated Navigation – Touchscreen radio with AM/FM/Sirius/CD/MP3/USB/AUX/ MyFord Touch
- BLIS Inflatable Belt Package- Includes blind spot LED monitors on both side view mirrors and 2nd row inflatable seat belts for added safety.
- Power Liftgate – a touch button located on the rear liftgate, with additional controls on the intelligent access key
- Adjustable Pedals with Memory
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Heated and Cooled Front Seats – You read it right…cooled!!! A/C in the seat!!!
- 10 Way Power Passenger Seat
- Intelligent Access Key With Push Button Start – No need to fumble around in your pockets or purse for the key. As long as it is with you, you can open doors and start the car!
- Remote Start – a definite must have in new england
- Ambient Lighting – match your mood with the car by changing the color of interior trim lighting (cupholders, door panels etc)
- Universal Garage Door Opener- program your garage door to a button in your car. No need for clunky remotes.
- Memory Drivers Seat
- Power Fold Mirrors – parking in a tight spot? protect those mirrors by folding them in.
- Memory Mirrors – it is such a pain to change your mirrors when you change drivers. This feature helps.
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In addition to the included equipment in the 402A Package, there are also several options available:
- 2nd Row Bucket Seats
- Adaptive cruise control with brake support
- Trailer Tow Package with Class III Hitch
- All Weather Floor Mats
- Rear Headrest DVD and other Factory Accessories
