The fact that all of Ford's SEMA concepts are lowered street versions just proves its lack of offroad worthiness.
The turbo I4 has more horsepower than the cologne V6, and it probably weighs less than the cologne 6
i would think it would weigh about the same you have a twin turbo and plumbing for it.
also inter cooler and more stuff. all together the engine and turbo stuff should be about the same weight as a 6 cyl engine.
I forgot about the balance shaft.but the 4 cyl has a balance shaft! lol
I don't recall ever hearing anything about this, but the comment about the transfer case reminded me. Will this thing still have a 4-lo?
The available, class-exclusive Terrain Management System allows you to easily shift on the fly into one of four settings to match the terrain you’re driving in: • Normal – biases torque to the front wheels and sends it to the rear only as needed • Mud/Ruts – switches the throttle to a more aggressive mode, limits upshifting and desensitizes stability control allowing the tires to spin as needed • Sand – the throttle throws maximum torque to the wheels, placing the transmission in lower gears for as long as possible, which allows the wheels to spin aggressively • Grass/Gravel/Snow – places the throttle in a setting to minimize wheel slip
*Class is three-row Midsize SUVs vs. 2010/2011 competitors.
The I4 maynot be that bad considering the power ratings, but ya never know til ya take'er for a test drive.
True - but here are 2 additional "obstacles" potential owners will be facing when considering the I4:
- 4WD not available on the I4
- Trailer Tow Package not available on the I4
I think it's safe to say that these features are considered important to many buyers of such an SUV.
The eco 6 would have been nice.
Its like ford using the 3.5 in the taurus vs the 3.7, the 3.7 would have had it on par with pretty much everything in its class. They spent so much money to create a slug as if its the taurus's destinty to die a thousand deaths.
You either take fuel efficiency or capability. I think FWD for this explorer is horrible! I'm not sure if this is the best thing for the explorer.
I thought SUVs were made for capability...
Many people won't even consider this type of vehicle without 4WD - especially in the north. Same applies to the missing Tow Package. Many current Explorer-owners simply need it.
The V6 EcoBoost is THE perfect engine for that SUV. Capability AND fuel efficiency. In our days, either/or doesn't sell any more. And we are talking about an engine that is already available, so what they did is a mystery to me.
True - but here are 2 additional "obstacles" potential owners will be facing when considering the I4:
- 4WD not available on the I4
- Trailer Tow Package not available on the I4
I think it's safe to say that these features are considered important to many buyers of such an SUV.