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Ford Explorer
2023 Ford Explorer
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$36,760
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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$83,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Overview

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
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
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Ford Explorer
2020-2023 Ford Explorer Rear Angle View
2020-2023 Ford Explorer Dashboard
36
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
39
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
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

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
4,990 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
7,716 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
22 MPG
City
21 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 (2022) Tons/yr
8.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.9 gallons
23.8 gallons
Cruising Range City
375.9 miles
452.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
501.2 miles
618.8 miles

Battery Range & Charge Times

Battery Size
N/A
0.23 kWh

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.8 in
195 in
Height
70.2 in
72 in
Max Width
78.9 in
81 in
Front Width
66.9 in
N/A
Rear Width
66.9 in
N/A
Wheelbase
119.1 in
118 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
40 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
38.8 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
38 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
39 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

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
118 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
32 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)
48.1 in
N/A
Box Height (Area)
32.8 in
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
21" x 9.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
21" x 9.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P275/50YR21
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P275/50YR21
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Atlas Blue Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Forged Green Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
Fuji White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Borasco Grey Metallic
  • Eiger Grey Metallic
  • Firenze Red Metallic
  • Giola Green Metallic
  • Lantau Bronze Metallic
  • Portofino Blue Metallic
  • Santorini Black Metallic
  • Varesine Blue Metallic
  • Carpathian Grey Premium Metallic
  • Charente Grey Premium Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Caraway, Perforated Windsor Leather Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Perforated Windsor Leather Seat Trim
  • Light Cloud, Perforated Windsor Leather Seat Trim
  • Light Cloud/Ebony, Perforated Ultrafabrics Seat Trim
  • Raven Blue/Ebony, Perforated Ultrafabrics Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
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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