Super TestCar reviews - Ford - Explorer - XLT V8 5-dr wagonFord modelsResearch Ford What's Changed21 Mar 2002 ALL-NEW in the Explorer are side-impact curtain airbags, three channel ABS with electronic brake distribution and driver and passenger dual-stage airbags with tailored deployment characteristics. The new all-aluminium 4.6 litre SOHC V8 delivers 178kW. There is also a new maintenance-free, wide-ratio five-speed automatic transmission giving improved city and highway merging performance and better NVH. The Explorer's passenger compartment is 63.5mm wider and for the first time offers integrated third row seating. The fully independent rear suspension incorporates a space-saving porthole-in-frame design that allows for more interior space in the rear of the vehicle without sacrificing frame strength. On XLT, the optional safety package includes side-curtain airbags to help protect passengers from side impact. Did you know?The Explorer has been available on the Australian market since October, 1996. A revised version appeared in 1999All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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