Here is my info: (I was on my phone last night)
Here's the beef:
Gen II Explorer (4 door):
L 190"
W (minus mirrors) 70.2"
H 67.5"
Cargo up 41.4cf
Cargo folded 79.8cf
Weight 3,876 lbs.
Escape:
L 174.7"
W 71.1"
H 67.8"
Cargo up 31.4cf
Cargo folded 67.2cf
Weight 3,504 lbs.
Gen IV Explorer:
L 193.4"
W (minus mirrors) 73.7"
H 72.8"
Cargo up 45.1cf
Cargo folded 85.8cf
Weight 4,455 lbs.
Edge:
L 184.2"
W (minus mirrors) 76"
H 67"
Cargo up 32.2cf
Cargo folded 68.9cf
Weight 4,098 lbs.
2011 Explorer:
L 197.1"
W (minus mirrors) 78.9"
H 70.4"
Cargo up 43.8cf
Cargo folded 80.7cf
Weight 4,695 lbs.
So, comparing the 2011 Ex to the gen II, it's 7" longer, 6" wider, 3" taller, and over 800 lbs. heavier- gets you 2cf more cargo space with the third seat folded, and 1cf more cargo space with all of the seats folded.
I don't recall complaining about the Bronco II... I only complained that I gain virtually no space with a larger 2011 Ex compared to my Gen II and I have to fold the mirrors to get it into my garage. They keep getting bigger and bigger without gaining useable room inside. Why do they have to keep growing was my question.
...I'm ordering an '11
It's the idea that models themselves keep growing, not cars in general.
The Taurus kept growing until it's now a full size car.
The Explorer is now wider the original Expedition, and that was based an F-150. (!)
As they do revisions, they keep getting taller, fatter, and really don't grow inside. That was my only point. The Escape is too small, and the Explorer is huge, with no major increase in cargo space, and the one on the lot (Limited, granted) at my dealer is $48,000. WTH?!
I just said it was $48k... If it was a Tahoe, it would be grossly overpriced.
I remember in 2000, my mom got her Expedition XLT for $28,x.. brand new and it wasn't the cheapest one either. Now, a base Expedition costs $37,x.. MSRP. Pretty crazy.
I wonder why also Joe.I don't recall complaining about the Bronco II... I only complained that I gain virtually no space with a larger 2011 Ex compared to my Gen II and I have to fold the mirrors to get it into my garage. They keep getting bigger and bigger without gaining useable room inside. Why do they have to keep growing was my question.