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Ford Explorer Hybrid
2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid
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$52,280
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Lexus NX Hybrid
2021 Lexus NX Hybrid
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$40,160
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV
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$54,750
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Overview

Engine
3.3L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 33 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Ford Explorer Hybrid
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Lexus NX Hybrid
2015-2021 Lexus NX Hybrid Rear Angle View
2015-2021 Lexus NX Hybrid Steering Wheel Controls
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Rear Angle View
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Steering Wheel
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.3L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
154 hp @ 5700 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
152 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
4,180 lbs
4,608 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
1,500 lbs
5,950 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
31 MPG
22 MPG
City
21 MPG
33 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
30 MPG
26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
5.7 Tons/yr
8.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
14.8 gallons
22.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
403.2 miles
488.4 miles
427.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
537.6 miles
444 miles
585 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
N/A
182.7 in
194.3 in
Height
69.9 in
64.8 in
70.7 in
Max Width
78.9 in
73.6 in
76.7 in
Front Width
66.9 in
62.2 in
65.6 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
62.2 in
66.4 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
104.7 in
117.9 in
Ground Clearance
7.9 in
6.7 in
7.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
6 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
42.8 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
38.2 in
40.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
57.3 in
59.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
55.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
36.1 in
40.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
38.1 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
55.3 in
58.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
53.9 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
N/A
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
53.6 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
16.8 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
16.8 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
37.4 ft
39.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 8.5"
17" x 7"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 8.5"
17" x 7"
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/55HR20
P225/65HR17
P255/50HR19
Rear Tire
P255/55HR20
P225/65HR17
P255/50HR19
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Atlas Blue Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Silver Spruce Metallic
  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Atomic Silver
  • Cadmium Orange
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Nori Green Pearl
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Emerald Green Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Bright

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Creme, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Rioja Red, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette w/DINAMICA Insert Seat Trim
  • Espresso Brown/Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Macchiato Beige/Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
N/A
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Tartufo, Leather Seat Trim
  • Espresso Brown/Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Macchiato/Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Nappa Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/White, Nappa Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
Standard
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Optional
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
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