2011 Ford Explorer is Awarded NADAguides Car of the Month for March 2011
Knowledge Base: Ford Buyer’s Guide
COSTA MESA, CA--March 3, 2011: NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, names the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer the NADAguides March Car of the Month.
Key Quotes
- Troy Snyder, Director of Product Development at NADAguides: "The all-new 2011 Ford Explorer is one of few SUVs driven recently that I truly looked forward to driving. It puts a smile on your face. The Ford Explorer left me seriously contemplating trading in my daily driver and getting back into the SUV lifestyle. Way to go Ford, this one is a grand slam and our team at NADAguides is proud to award it the Car of the Month for March 2011. Rugged, comfortable, roomy and very sharp. This is an exciting vehicle to drive and with great capabilities."
2011 Ford Explorer Highlights
- Engine: The all-new 2011 Ford Explorer banishes the stigma that SUVs cannot achieve both muscle power and fuel efficiency -- the 3.5 liter Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) V6 engine offers best-in-class 25 miles per gallon (MPG). With standard Front-Wheel Drive and optional Intelligent 4WD the Ford Explorer offers exceptional drive both on- and off-road. The Intelligent 4WD System is easy-to-use and fully automatic, allowing the driver to shift on the go and coupled with Ford's Terrain Management System, which offers four settings -- Normal, Mud/Ruts, Sand or Grass/Gravel/Snow -- the 2011 Ford Explorer delivers exceptional traction and performance. Additionally, the new Hill Descent Control, is useful in extreme off-road situations; with the tap of a button and a tap of the brakes, the Explorer maintains a steady speed allowing the driver to concentrate on steering alone.
- Interior: The 2011 Ford Explorer's new third row design provides plenty of cargo space, even with seven passengers in tow. Additional cargo space is available when the third-row seats are folded down flat. Each seat in the vehicle has ample space for an adult passenger, offering comfort versatility that most 7 passenger vehicles do not. All controls are in perfect placement, well within a safe reach of the driver, but not overly crowding personal space, either. The center console and glove compartments are great for storage and even have organized placements for your typical loose items like pens, cards, etc.
- Technology: Ford tremendously raised the bar in automotive audio and navigation technology when it introduced SYNC® and MyFord Touch, both of which are found in the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer. The analysts at NADAguides found these systems to be extremely intuitive and to provide a safe, hands-free, easy-to-use platform that enhances the overall experience for the driver and passengers. Additionally, the 2011 Ford Explorer offers Active Park Assist, a Sony® Audio System with HD Radio, heated and cooled seats, Advanced Navigation System, dual headrest DVD players, remote start/climate control system, Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start and Adaptive Cruise Control.
- Safety: The 2011 Ford Explorer is packed with smart systems developed to increase the overall safety of the vehicle. Safety features include the industry-first inflatable rear safety belts, BLIS® with Cross Traffic Alert, Collision Warning with Brake Support, rain-sensing wipers, Trailer Say Control, AdvanceTrac® with RSC® and a rearview camera.
- Price/Warranty: The 2011 Ford Explorer base model starts at $28,190 while the 4WD Limited edition starting at $39,190. Standard warranty on the 2011 Ford Explorer includes three year, 36,000 mile basic and five year, 60,000 mile drive train and roadside assistance.
About NADAguides Car of the Month Award
The NADAguides Car of the Month award provides consumers with practical information on new cars, trucks and SUVs chosen by the market analysts at NADAguides for exceptional performance, efficiency, features, options and appeal. Criteria used to determine the Car of the Month includes: quality of engineering, fuel efficiency, safety equipment and ratings, pricing and overall value, sales trends, and consumer market interest on NADAguides.com and test drives performed by NADAguides market analysts. Car of the Month vehicles are eligible for the NADAguides Car of the Year award.
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