In recent years, the demand for large luxury SUVs in China's auto market has gradually heated up, triggering a fierce market competition. In this competition, a 350,000-level SUV, the Ford Explorer, with its powerful performance, luxury configuration and leading technology, has not only successfully attracted widespread attention, but also challenged the status of luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Strong power, longitudinal rear-wheel drive shows the strength of the hardcore
The dynamic performance of the Ford Explorer is impressive. Equipped with "Ward Top Ten Engines"**2The 3-ton EcoBoost engine has a maximum power of 203 kW (276 hp) and a peak torque of 425 Nm. It only takes 7 to accelerate to 100 km/hIn 6 seconds, the power output is strong and smooth, compared to the 2The 0T power performance is slightly conservative.
Longitudinal rear-wheel drive is a unique feature of the Ford Explorer, which achieves a 50:50 front and rear weight ratio, which further improves the vehicle's handling and stability. In terms of suspension, an advanced aluminum alloy suspension system is used to ensure the perfect balance of dynamic response, stability and comfort. In terms of power performance and handling, the Ford Explorer is on par with the Mercedes-Benz GLE, demonstrating its hardcore strength.
Luxury quality, exterior and interior luxury and prestige
In terms of exterior design, the Ford Explorer draws inspiration from luxury land-based yachts, presenting a majestic, rugged and powerful aura. The uniquely designed grille, mast C-pillar and concealed D-pillar combine to create the visual effect of the floating yacht's roof, giving it a more striking appearance. In contrast, the exterior design of the Mercedes-Benz GLE is solemn and solemn, but it is relatively conservative in terms of toughness and dynamics.
In terms of interior, the Ford Explorer uses luxurious materials, such as Dinamica microfiber eco-friendly suede seats, full-grain leather with three-dimensional embossing and perforation process in Windsor, and high-quality leather materials wrapped in the dashboard, center console, and door trims, showing a noble atmosphere. The sense of luxury and sophistication is impressive. The interior of the Mercedes GLE is equally sophisticated, but a little more traditional and conservative in comparison.
Leading intelligent technology and comprehensive driver assistance systems
The Ford Explorer is one step ahead when it comes to smart technology configurations. 12.The 3-inch full-color digital LCD instrument cluster + 27-inch high-definition 4K central control screen and 17-inch high-definition full-color TFT HUD head-up projection display provide drivers with a rich information display and interactive experience. New sync +2The 0 Zhixing infotainment system is equipped with an OTA upgrade to bring a more convenient operation and entertainment experience. The Ford Explorer is equipped with the L2+ level Ford Co-Pilot 360 driver assistance system as standard, which implements 18 advanced driver assistance functions to provide drivers with more comprehensive safety protection. In contrast, Mercedes-Benz GLE's intelligent technology configuration is relatively limited in lower-spec models, and many advanced driver assistance functions need to be added as an additional option.
350,000The leading choice for SUVs in the class
Overall, the Ford Explorer has successfully challenged the market pattern of 350,000 yuan SUVs with its super performance, luxurious configuration, and leading intelligent technology. The longitudinal rear-wheel drive platform, luxurious interior, hard-core powertrain, and intelligent driver assistance systems make the Ford Explorer unique among luxury SUVs in the same price range. Compared to the Mercedes GLE, the Explorer** is lower, but the Ford Explorer performs very well in many aspects, matching the GLE as the first choice of rational consumers.
In this era of rational consumption, the Ford Explorer is not only a 350,000-yuan SUV, but also a leading choice to attack the 700,000-level high-end luxury SUV. Luxury, performance, and intelligence, the Ford Explorer has a new perception of non-luxury brand SUVs with its all-round excellent performance. In the future market competition, it will surely become a dark horse in the field of medium and large SUVs, leading consumers into a new era of luxury driving.