2011 Ford Explorer

Ford recently unveiled the 2011 Ford Explorer and by all measures it is a big update for this stalwart SUV brand.

With the launch of the 2011 Explorer, Ford is attempting to re-create and re-define a truck-like SUV experience that is more in line with what is on consumers minds these days - better fuel efficiency, more refined interiors, reduced price, more versatility.

The 2011 Ford Explorer is considerably more fuel efficient than any of its predecessors. Ford claims the 2011 Explorer matches the efficiency of a Toyota Camry sedan. A big leap indeed for an SUV that has always had considerable girth and thirst. The added efficiency comes from reduced towing capacity and no V-8 engine option.

Some notable features of the 2011 Ford Explorer:

Standard engine - 3.7-liter V-6 with 290 horsepower. That's basically the same power as the current 2010 V-8 engine with vastly improved fuel consumption.

MyFordTouch dashboard - Voice control system for temperature, phone calls and text messages.

Inflatable seat belts - A first for any north american manufacturer, the 2011 Ford Explorer will be the very first production vehicle to offer inflatable seat belts for added crash safety.

Curve control - Electronic system that maintains better control of vehicle on tight curves.

First Look - Finally the 2011 Ford Explorer exposed and revealed:

iPhone hands-on first look at 2011 Ford Explorer:

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