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2021 Ford Explorer
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$32,225
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8.3
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SE FWD
$30,575
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2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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RWD Automatic
$27,680
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Overview
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
4.0L V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
4.0L V6 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
287 hp @ 6500 rpm
260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
271 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
4,439 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
2,000 lbs
4,700 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
24 MPG
19 MPG
18 MPG
City
21 MPG
16 MPG
16 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
23 MPG
20 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
9.2 Tons/yr
10.2 (Est) Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
18.6 gallons
19 gallons
Cruising Range City
390.6 miles
297.6 miles
304 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.8 miles
427.8 miles
380 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
198.8 in
N/A
N/A
Height
70.2 in
68 in
71.3 in
Max Width
78.9 in
75.9 in
75 in
Front Width
66.9 in
65.4 in
63.2 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
65.4 in
63.2 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
117.9 in
105.9 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
5.9 in
N/A
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
7 seater
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
40.8 in
41.9 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
41.8 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
58.4 in
58.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
55.5 in
55.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
44.3 in
31.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
40.5 in
40.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
58.1 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
55 in
51 in
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
33.3 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
38.7 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
50.8 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
41.1 in
N/A
Cargo Space
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
83.2 ft³
66.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
43.2 ft³
27.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
20 ft³
27.9 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
40.7 ft
40.7 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
N/A
Tires
Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P235/60TR17
P265/70SR17
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P235/60TR17
P265/70SR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Full-Size
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Agate Black Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Oxford White
Agate Black
Blue Metallic
Ingot Silver Metallic
Magnetic
Oxford White
Army Green
Black
Cement
Iceberg
Magma
Quicksand
Standard Interior Materials
N/A
N/A
Dark Charcoal, Fabric Seat Trim
Features and Options
Infotainment
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Comfort
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Optional
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
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
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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