2011 Ford Explorer SUV Unveiled

Ford revolutionizes the SUV market by revealing their 2011 Explorer to WatchMojo.com, and explains how the new model has been redesigned for safety, comfort, and - most importantly - fuel efficiency.

Randa Latson: The 2011 Ford Explorer is such a change of stereotype that SUVs are gas guzzlers. Bertrand Lessard: It's the modern version or the future version of what an SUV should be. Randa Latson: Hi, I am Randa Latson on watchmojo.com and Ford is proving it's got its eye on the future with the stylish and fuel efficient, Ford Explorer SUV. So, what' new about this brand new Ford Explorer? Bertrand Lessard: First of all of course is the look, the design is totally new, it's been resigned completely from A to Z. It's still a SUV. It still definitely SUV for people who look for adventure. However, their reputation of gas guzzlers that the SUV, all the SUV used to have, we are going to fix that with this vehicle with two new engine, V6 and a four cylinder, four Cylinder Echo Boost. That will deliver 30% better fuel economy than the previous one plus we are incorporating a lot of technology that would help to breakthrough, protect the environment. For example, the seat cushions are made of natural, so they are 100% recyclable. This is the first SUV on the planet that will allow you to have the rear seat safety belt inflatable which reduce the pressure of the impact on your chest by more that 80%. There is also a SYNC with a MyTouch that allows you in major city to go in the system and ask for the best route to go from point A to pint B. The system will look at a special radio station that there is in major town and say that's X many traffic there, you better take that road with less traffic which therefore Ford will improve the fuel economy and the gas that you put in the atmosphere. Randa Latson: And what would you say to Ford Explorer diehards? Do you think this car is going to be strong enough? Is it going to be good enough off road? Bertrand Lessard: Those are the kind of customers we would like to talk to because we can demonstrate that the torque in this vehicle is higher than it is on the regular actual Explorer. The four cylinder will deliver 237 HP. Pounds of torque which is very important for traction is very similar to a V8 but in test its has delivered 30% better fuel economy. Randa Latson: As far as the design goes, what kind of cues you guys are looking at? Bertrand Lessard: If you look at the front end of the vehicle, it has a little bit of similarity what the actual new design of Taurus, but the idea is to get a lot more aerodynamic and also the vehicle is 100 kilos lighter than the previous version. Randa Latson: And when will the new Ford Explorer be available in dealerships and showrooms? Bertrand Lessard: In the middle of the winter, knowing that winter starts on Dec, 21. Randa Latson: And what kind of price range are we looking at? Bertrand Lessard: The actual Explorer range varies between 27-28000 dollar up to 50, something depending upon equipment; it's going to be in that range. Randa Latson: Thank you very much for speaking with us today. Bertrand Lessard: You are more than welcome.