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Ford Explorer
2020 Ford Explorer
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$32,765
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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$68,650
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Overview

Engine
2.3-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0-liter Twincharged Inline-6 Hybrid
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
27.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Ford Explorer
2020 Ford Explorer Infotainment System
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2018-2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Rear View Driving
2018-2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.3-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0-liter Twincharged Inline-6 Hybrid
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
355 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
365 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
40.6 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
19" x 9"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
19" x 9"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P235/65VR19
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P235/65VR19
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
N/A
City
21 MPG
N/A
Highway
28 MPG
N/A

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
27.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
403.2 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
537.6 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.8 in
192.1 in
Height
69.9 in
71 in
Max Width
78.9 in
78.1 in
Front Width
66.9 in
66.7 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
66.3 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
115.1 in
Ground Clearance
7.9 in
8.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
39.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
60.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
37 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
59.5 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
5,135 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
7,716 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
62.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
27.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
27.5 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Balmoral Blue Metallic
  • Borealis Black Metallic
  • Bosphorus Grey Metallic
  • British Racing Green Metallic
  • Desire Metallic
  • Ethereal Metallic
  • Flux Metallic
  • Fuji White
  • Ligurian Black Metallic
  • Madagascar Orange Metallic
  • Meribel White Pearl
  • Mescalitio Black Metallic
  • Narvik Black
  • Rio Gold Metallic
  • Scafell Grey Metallic
  • Spectral Blue ChromaFlair
  • Spectral British Racing Green ChromaFlair
  • Spectral Racing Red ChromaFlair
  • Valloire White Pearl
  • Velocity
  • Verbier Silver Metallic
  • Windward Grey Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Byron Blue Metallic
  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Firenze Red Metallic
  • Indus Silver Metallic
  • Portofino Blue Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Yulong White Metallic
  • Carpathian Gray Premium Metallic
  • Silicon Silver Premium Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Almond/Espresso/Alm/Ivory, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony/Ebony/Ebony/Cirrus, Grained Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony/Ebony/Ebony/Ebony, Grained Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Optional
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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