So we got a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport
Going from a body-on-frame SUV to a crossover has been a big win for the Ford Explorer. Although we were underwhelmed by its performance, it clearly clicked with a lot of people who were fine with its standard V6. However, the Sport comes with the EcoBoost turbo V6, and it transforms this people-mover into a more interesting vehicle.
The Explorer has been facelifted for 2016 with a more generic, less Range Rover-esque front end, although the rest of the car remains the same. The Sport gets blacked-out trim and unique wheels.
The cabin remains the same, with some minor trim changes and, most importantly, a switch to proper buttons rather than touch controls on the panel below the touchscreen.
Space management remains a mixed bag, but third-row access is better than most and the boot is massive.
The biggest surprise was the engine, which did justice to the “Sport” tag. More on that in the full review.
Comments
marc
i like it, solid vehicle in decent costume!
TJ
What is the cost of the Sport? I remember seeing the basic model at 149,000 AED and that is only Front Wheel Drive – $10,000 more expensive that the same in the US.
ajmal
Too overpriced
Ali Siddiqui
Sport is priced at 235k aed
Praveen Bisht
Hi Friends ,
I have booked new Ford Explorer 2016 XLT(With Moonroof) the prices a variant are as per Al Tayer
1) Basic (FWD) 129000
2) Basic (AWD) 139000
3) XLT (Without Sunroof / Moonroof / Power Lift gate) 145000
3) XLT( With Sunroof / Moonroof /Power Lift Gate ) 150000
5) Limited 180000
I compare New Honda Pilot / Doodge Durago / Explorer ) Before making my decision .
Hope this will help .
amir
Hi all i have the limited and i think the review explains it perfectly!!! Altough we got it for 190000 aed not sure if the prices as reduced now.
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Thanks enjoy driving
Praveen Bisht
Hi Amir ,
Thanks for correction i am not sure about Limited Price It was Approx price i put . But Before buying i checked out for any discount which is offered by AL Tayer for the individuals working for specific companies , The pricing will become different for them . Pls take note of that as some Dealers have different prices for that on the sale price .