Ford's 2020 Explorer Hybrid amps up fuel efficiency

By RELAXNEWS | 2 September 2019


DETROIT: The hybrid version of Ford's family-oriented Explorer SUV recently received a refresh focused on improving the model's fuel economy - one of the variants has an EPA-estimated range of over 800km.

However, the fuel efficiency of the Explorer Limited Hybrid differs significantly depending on whether you opt for the rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive system. Both feature 3.3-litre hybrid engines, though owners of the RWD model will get an extra 1.3 km/l combined, totalling 8.4 l/100km combined.

Those who prefer the Ecoboost engine can choose between 2.3- or 3.0-litre capacities with either a rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive system.

The most fuel-efficient configuration pairs the smaller engine with rear-wheel drive to produce 9.8 l/100km combined. The 3.0-litre Ecoboost engine with 4WD has the lowest specs, with a combined fuel economy of just 11.8 l/100km.

The hybrid variant equipped with the 3.3-litre engine has the capability to tow 2.3 tonnes - the same as the 2019 generation Explorer, which was powered by a 3.5-litre Ecoboost engine.

The 2020 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid is available for purchase with a starting retail price of US$36,675 (RM155,000).

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