Bitauto Original In the medium and large SUV market, Ford Explorer has always had a place, with monthly sales basically maintaining above 2,000 units. Powerful power, excellent control, and the hard-core performance of an American SUV are the deepest impressions it has left on everyone. impression. Ford obviously also wants to add its luxury attributes to these labels, so now it has the red gold version, with a pre-sale guide price of 399,800 yuan, which is the same price as the current top model Kunlun Peak Edition. However, the new car has been upgraded in terms of exterior design, interior materials and functional configurations to meet the needs of users who pursue more luxurious cars. So, let’s take a look at the differences between the Ford Explorer Red Gold Edition and the current models on sale.
Added Caribbean gray body to the exterior
In appearance, the Ford Explorer Red Gold Edition has basically no significant changes compared to the Titanium Edition currently on sale. The main difference is the new Caribbean Gray color body, which looks more textured and classy than the ordinary white and black body. In addition, some details have been adjusted.
The Explorer Red Gold Edition mainly focuses on the front grille, the L-shaped trim strips of the air guides on both sides, and the body side skirt trim strips. It adopts Hypergold color, which is still very eye-catching.
The design of the Haibo golden front grille is inspired by the golden color of the first ray of rising sun reflected on the sea waves, making it more visually impactful. On this basis, the car's headlights continue to adopt a design that is integrated with the front grille, and above it is a through-type welcome light strip, which is full of high-end feeling.
Other aspects still continue the design inspired by the shape of luxury land yachts, such as the use of ST-Line headlights and black taillight trim, including the "EXPLORER" logo, the lower edge of the front and rear bumpers, and the exterior rearview mirrors. Other body elements are blackened to make the appearance of the vehicle more domineering and highly recognizable.
Except for the red gold trim strips on the side skirts, there are no other changes on the side of the body. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the red gold version are still 5063mm × 2004mm × 1778mm, and the wheelbase is 3025mm.
The tires are the same as the titanium version, equipped with multi-spoke wheels and 255/55 R20 Michelin tires.
The rear part of the car is also basically the same as the current model on sale. The "J" shaped taillight group is connected by a black trim panel, which helps to extend the visual width of the rear. The surrounding area at the bottom is wrapped with a bright-colored high-gloss decorative structure, giving it a heavy feel, and a decorative exhaust port is integrated inside.
The interior is more high-end and elegant
Because the interior adopts Yaozhu Gray color, which is both bright and high-end, the interior of the car looks more elegant and classy. In addition, the dashboard and central control decorative strips are embellished with arc oak wood texture, making the interior of the car look more refined and luxurious.
The steering wheel with a dark outside and light inside color combination design is wrapped in the same Savannah leather as the seats. It has a delicate and soft touch and is not easily deformed when pulled. It is also equipped with a steering wheel heating function.
In addition to wireless charging for mobile phones, the cockpit is also equipped with a B&O audio system with 14 speakers. This audio system has received good feedback from previous models, and the sound quality is comparable to that of a private theater.
In terms of intelligence, the Explorer is built based on Ford's new generation of electronic and electrical architecture FNV intelligent Internet full network architecture. The 27-inch high-definition 4K giant screen + 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel is the biggest highlight, which directly brings a sense of luxury and technology. Full.
The central control screen is equipped with the SYNC®+2.0 smart travel infotainment system. In terms of functions, it supports 4G network, car OTA, WiFi hotspot, Baidu car navigation, intelligent voice control, remote control, etc. It is also very comprehensive.
In terms of assisted driving, the new car is also equipped with the L2+ Ford Co-Pilot 360™ intelligent driving assistance system. The red gold version adds rear collision warning. The entire car can realize merging assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping, lane center keeping, 18 advanced driving assistance functions such as road traffic sign recognition, front and rear collision warning, and active braking make travel safer and more efficient.
The cabin is more luxurious and comfortable
The seats and interior of the Explorer Red Gold Edition are designed in the same color. In terms of materials, the seats are made of Savannah full-grain semi-aniline leather, which is the same as top luxury cars. It is said that the proportion used in the global automotive industry does not exceed 10%. It adopts tailor-made punching + honing technology, which makes it feel warm, elastic and highly breathable.
In terms of seat functions, the top-of-the-seat model is equipped with functions such as heating/ventilation/multi-function massage of the main and passenger seats, heating of the second-row seats, and electric adjustment of the front and rear three-row seats. It is basically the same level. Fully equipped.
It is worth mentioning that its second-row seats can be moved and folded electrically with one click through the buttons on the shoulder positions of the seats, making it easier for passengers to enter and exit the third row.
The second-row windows are equipped with manual sunshades, which is a new and unique configuration of the red gold version.
The third row of seats also supports one-touch electric folding and restoration, allowing flexible switching between seating and storage. This is also a unique configuration of the red gold version.
The luggage compartment is very neat after the third-row seat backrest is folded down, and can be used as a large five-seater SUV.
2.3T+ four-wheel drive performance is still hardcore
FordThe Explorer Red Gold Edition is built on a longitudinal rear-drive SUV platform, with a 50:50 balance weight on the front and rear axles and a turning radius as small as 5.9 meters.
The new car is equipped with the fourth-generation 2.3T EcoBoost® engine of "Ward's Top Ten Engines" with a maximum power of 203kW and a peak torque of 425N·m, and is matched with a 10-speed automatic manual transmission.
In terms of drive, except for the entry-level version, which is front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive, other versions (including the red gold version) are equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system. The front and rear power distribution can be adjusted from 0:100 to 50:50, achieving two-wheel drive/four-wheel drive in milliseconds. Switch, plus the TMS™ Terrain Management System with six different driving modes, to calmly cope with various road conditions.
In terms of chassis, this car also uses a lot of materials. You can see that the front suspension adopts a double ball joint structure, and the rear suspension adopts an H-arm integral multi-link structure, which ensures strong power output and precise control. At the same time, the comfort is also further improved. In addition, the front and rear suspension lower swing arms are made of aluminum alloy, which not only achieves lightweight but also brings better control performance.
Editor’s summary: Simply put, the Explorer Red Gold Edition is more like a combination of the Titanium Edition and the Kunlun Peak Edition, but some details and materials have been upgraded, and it has exclusive configurations, focusing on luxury and comfort. , I personally think it is more worthy of consideration than the Kunlun Peak Edition at the same price. Compared with the top models of competing products such as Volkswagen Touron, Ideal L8, and Buick Encore, the Explorer Red Gold Edition has better performance in terms of intelligent configuration and cabin comfort.It also has unique advantages. It is also a good candidate for consideration among medium and large SUVs in the 400,000 yuan class, especially high-end models. You must actually experience it to feel it, so those who are interested may wish to go for a test drive to experience it.
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