Here’s a look at what’s new for the enhanced Explorer 1 line-up, available to order now.
New models
• Explorer Collection
Explorer Collection exterior design highlights
• Exclusive Cactus Grey paint
• New 20-inch Satin Black alloy wheels
• Black roof, front and rear skid plates
• Distinctive door and rear pillar graphics
Explorer Collection interior design highlights
• Black Onyx feature colour
• Orange accents on seat sides, lower soundbar, and seatbelts
• Distinctive black and orange speckle effect across the dashboard and centre console
• Unique 2D knit seat insert, reflecting sport clothing texture
Standard Range battery improvements
• Increases driving range by more than 60 km
• Total range: Up to 444 km 2 (over 17 per cent increase)
• Uses fewer high-demand raw materials
Electric motor improvements
• Power increased to 140 kW (190 PS) 3
• Torque increased to 350 Nm 3
• Improved acceleration — Explorer can now accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds
Driver Assistance Technologies 4 expanded features
• Reversing Assist records vehicle’s path for up to 50 metres and can control steering during reversing
• Park Assist with Memory learns and stores up to five different parking scenarios and can automatically control acceleration, braking and steering for up to 50 metres
• Driver State Assist monitors driver attention via camera and Lane Keep Assist. If no drive input detected, brakes automatically tapped. If no input continues, hazard lights are activated, vehicle brought to a controlled stop, doors unlocked, emergency services called.
• One pedal drive now standard on all versions
Pro Power Onboard 5
• Powers equipment from Explorer’s drive battery
• Combined output up to 2.3 kW
• Includes a socket in the boot
• Optional adaptor 6 plugs into the charge port for external devices (e.g., electric bikes)
Infotainment improvements 7
• New Android-based operating system for improved operation
• Refreshed design theme for clarity and ease of use
• Expanded views for parking and navigation screens
• Ability to group apps into folders
Optional Travel Pack
• Insert for the frunk to organise emergency items
• Boot load net for securing bulky items
• Provision for a dog guard
What to Read Next
1 Up to 602 km based on full charge of Explorer RWD extended range. Estimated range using Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).
2 Up to 444 km driving range based on full charge of Explorer RWD standard range. Estimated range using Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Figures shown are for comparability purposes and should only be compared with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Actual range varies due to factors such as temperature, driving behaviour, route profile, vehicle maintenance, lithium-ion battery age and condition.
3 Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.
4 Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
5 See Owner’s Manual for important operating instructions.
6 Certain functionalities may necessitate the purchase of additional accessories.
7 Don’t drive distracted. Use voice operated systems where possible and don’t use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all SYNC features are compatible with all phones.
