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Review of the 2011 Ford Explorer: The SUV to Have

One of the most anticipated vehicles for this year is the 2011 Ford Explorer. It seems to be that those who want an SUV are going to find exactly what they are looking for with the offering that Ford has for this year. There are many reasons why people are turning to this SUV in order to turn it into their new family vehicles. These include the performance factor of the SUV including the driving of the vehicle, the safety that the vehicle is offering and there are even those that are buying the Ford for all of the technological aspects of the SUV that are some of the most high tech that people are going to be able to find. 

The 2011 Ford Explorer is a part of the EcoBoost line, which is making it special in most people's eyes right out of the gate. Though the Explorer can still be purchased as a regular model, those that are wanting the most from the gas mileage, then they are going to want the EcoBoost model. However, even the regular model is boasting a better gas mileage than those of the past have given. The EcoBoost line is giving the person around 237 horsepower from a 4.0 liter engine. While the regular model is giving the person around 290 horsepower from a powerful V6 engine that has 3.5 liters. The gas mileage is something that is going to be one of the performance factors that are going to influence the person to purchase this. The main reason is that the SUV is getting around seventeen miles per gallon, which is more than some minivans that are on the market. While the SUV is offering a more luxurious aspect to driving around seven or so people, just as a minivan. The handling on the SUV has been improved since they are building on a new platform that allows them to utilize a frame that is not quite as large as a big truck, and because of this, the SUV is going to drive more like a crossover or a large car, something that most of those who have driven these in the past can testify is usually not the case. 

Since luxury seems to be the game that the 2011 Ford Explorer is playing, people can expect to find some huge technology pieces in the vehicles that are adding to the luxury of the SUV. For example, a back up assist is enabled in the SUV, as well as the MyFord Touch which acts like OnStar that is available on General Motors vehicles. However, the biggest thing about the Ford Explorer is that they are offering a Terrain Management System which allows the person to manually adjust for the terrain that they are encountering. 

The safety of the SUV has been awarded for its creativity and the fact that the SUV is meant to protect all of those that are riding in the SUV at all times. Such things as the collision warning system that is in place is one way in which Ford has made sure that people are aware. Standard equipment includes air bags, automatic door looks and so forth.