"SUV on Steroids: Ford's new Explorer Sport is ready to play"

**ghosthunter** · April 16th, 2012 03:08 PM

SUV on Steroids: Ford's new Explorer Sport is ready to play
Words by Jose Carlo Roberto R. Sapera | Photos courtesy of Ford Motor Company

If you're a fan of Ford's all-new Explorer, here's something that will tickle your fancy. Meet the blue oval brand's latest SUV on steroids, the all-new Explorer Sport - Ford's answer to the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Dodge Durango R/T.

A turbocharged 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6 blasts out 350 horses and 475 Nm under the hood, which is 60 hp and 130 Nm more than the standard V6. The steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifts give you full control over the six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission while you blast into oblivion. The engineers at Ford also modified the chassis and suspension to cope with the extra power, and upgraded the brakes with larger and thicker rotors so that it'll hopefully stop before you unwittingly hit a wall.....

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**niky** · April 16th, 2012 05:03 PM

Wish they'd be a bit more aggressive. While 350 hp is more than enough for a truck of that size, the Explorer chassis can handle 400-500 hp easily.

Or does the simple "Sport" badge mean there's a "Racing Sport" coming up?

**ghosthunter** · April 16th, 2012 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Wish they'd be a bit more aggressive. While 350 hp is more than enough for a truck of that size, the Explorer chassis can handle 400-500 hp easily.

Or does the simple "Sport" badge mean there's a "Racing Sport" coming up?

That is the Ford SVT or Special Vehicles Team. They make crazy fast vehicles from Ford stuff...

**niky** · April 16th, 2012 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

That is the Ford SVT or Special Vehicles Team. They make crazy fast vehicles from Ford stuff...

The big question is how much power the rear PTO (power take off) unit can take.

**shadow** · April 16th, 2012 06:56 PM

WOW! How much is the SRP for this and the basic variant?

**renzo_d10** · April 16th, 2012 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by shadow

WOW! How much is the SRP for this and the basic variant?

shadow may bagong crv ayaw mo?

seriously guesstimate would be a little under or a little over 3M

**niky** · April 17th, 2012 01:13 PM

Might be around 3+m, if it ever comes here. Doubt it will. The V6 is already quick enough for local roads.

**pup2** · April 18th, 2012 02:24 AM

Ano ba FC nung Eco Boost thing? Mabagal daw? Kung bolt-on mods and chip up kaya?

**jhnkvn** · April 18th, 2012 02:58 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Might be around 3+m, if it ever comes here. Doubt it will. The V6 is already quick enough for local roads.

I should also add in that having a V6 in Metro Manila driving is actually an overkill... especially if you drive by EDSA everyday

**AG4** · April 19th, 2012 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Might be around 3+m, if it ever comes here. Doubt it will. The V6 is already quick enough for local roads.

The local spec Explorer Limited 4WD which comes with the optional Polished wheels costs $41K+ in the US, its sold here for P2.37M. The Explorer Sport will probably be priced in the upper mid 40's in the US.
I think Ford Philippines could sell it here for under P3M if they decided to bring it in.