Aug 04, 2022 at 2:40am ET Show "American sophistication meets Chinese sophistication" is how Ford prefers to describe the recently unveiled 2023 Explorer for the People's Republic. The midsize SUV is labeled as being an all-new model, but in reality, it's just a heavy update for the current generation. Right off the bat, we can observe the front grille has been made substantially wider and uses a heavy dose of chrome while being flanked by fully redesigned LED headlights. The side profile reveals 21-inch alloy wheels with a turbine fan design and there are more changes at the back where the wider taillights take after those of the smaller Equator also sold in China. Prominent "Explorer" lettering on the tailgate replaces where the Ford badge used to be, with the Blue Oval now sitting slightly lower between the taillights. It's joined by a chrome bar that's hinner but wider than before. 2023 Ford Explorer (CN)By far the most notable change is inside where the dashboard now accommodates a gargantuan 27-inch touchscreen we've also seen on the Ford Evos sold in China. Naturally, the massive display has swallowed most of the conventional buttons while the central air vents have been moved lower to make room for the XXL screen stretching across the passenger side of the dashboard. Will these changes be applied to the North American version? Ford Authority claims the tweaks are for the Chinese Explorer only, with the 2023MY US model to remain virtually unchanged. The order books in the SUV’s domestic market are set to open on August 11, with production programmed to kick off on November 7. Exploring The SUV's Range: The purely electric Explorer is still happening, but its mid-2023 original launch date has been pushed back to December 2024 when production is reportedly starting. It's the same story with the fancier Lincoln Aviator EV, with both bound to ride on a dedicated EV architecture. As it stands, it's unclear where the two zero-emissions SUVs will be assembled, but it's unlikely to be in Chicago or Cuautitlan. Source: Ford
FIND THE BEST PRICE Cargo (Std/Max): 18/88 cu.ft. Comparisons are limited to 3 vehicles You will need to remove one of the selected vehicles in order to add another one. Will the 2023 Ford Explorer be redesigned?The Ford Explorer has not received a complete overhaul for the 2023 model year. Ford has decided to keep the 2023 American model of the Ford Explorer very similar to the 2022 model. The Chinese version, however, has received a redesign that makes us think the 2024 Ford Explorer will be very impressive indeed.
How much will the 2023 Ford Explorer cost?The 2023 New Ford Explorer starting MSRP is $35,510 and gets 28 MPGs.
What is the ST package on a Ford Explorer?2022 Ford Explorer ST-Line Pros and Cons
The ST-Line trim is new for 2022 and adds show but no more go. It borrows styling cues from the full-on Explorer ST, such as a black mesh grille, black hood badging, black headlight backing, LED foglamps, 20-inch wheels, and chrome exhaust tips; the roof rails are removed.
Is Explorer ST fast?With a best quarter-mile time in the high 10s, the seller calls this Explorer ST the fastest of its kind, which is pretty easy to believe, until proven otherwise.
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