Compare your 2011 to a Gen III

[NJExplorerFan]

For those former Gen III owners (2002 - 2005 Explorers) who have now perhaps upgraded to the newest model, how does your new Explorer compare in terms of:

1. Ride quality
2. Interior space
3. Braking
4. Acceleration
5. Overall quality/materials etc.

 

[tomg4121]

1. 2011 ride quality is much much more superior
2. 2011 more spacious
3. 2011 braking superior
4. acceleration is the same as 2002 4.0, can't speak to the V8
5. 2011 quality and material superior

I did have one minor quality issue the dealer took care of that I attribute to mine being any early build.

 

[JDraper]

Just a comment on the acceleration. A 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 has a listed 0-60 as 8.8 seconds and the 2011 Explorer is listed as 6.9 seconds. That comes from http://www.zeroto60times.com/Ford-0-60-mph-Times.html

 

[Bill #5 Explorer]

Just a comment on the acceleration. A 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 has a listed 0-60 as 8.8 seconds and the 2011 Explorer is listed as 6.9 seconds. That comes from http://www.zeroto60times.com/Ford-0-60-mph-Times.html

Good info. How does this 6.9 seconds stack up to the 2007 V8? Thanks. HP's are just about the same for the V6 (290) vs 292 (V8)? IIRC.