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What are the Differences Between the Trim Levels of the 2018 Ford Explorer?
By Product Expert | Posted in New Ford Models, Trim Comparison on Friday, September 7th, 2018 at 5:56 pm
2018 Ford Explorer Trim Level Comparison
You already know that you need the interior passenger and cargo capability of the 2018 Ford Explorer. With its flexible seating the 2018 Explorer can easily handle multiple combinations of people and packages to make your morning commute or weekend retreats much more manageable for everyone. The only thing that is left for you to decide on is which one of the 2018 Ford Explorer’s five trim levels is right for you. You can find out all of the similarities and differences between interior amenities and engine options for the 2018 Ford Explorer right here below and you can get behind the wheel of the Ford Explorer at EVS Auto in Milwaukee, WI.
What’s are the Trim Levels for the 2018 Ford Explorer?
The five trim levels of the 2018 Ford Explorer include the Explorer, XLT, Limited, Sport, and Platinum. The standard engine for the Explorer and XLT trim levels is a 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine that supplies the 2018 Explorer with 290 horsepower, 255 lb-ft of torque, and a 5,000-Pound Max Tow Rating. A 2.3L EcoBoost® Inline 4-Cylinder engine is an option for the Explorer & SLT trim levels and it comes standard on the 2018 Ford Explorer Limited. The 2.3L EcoBoost® engine arms the 2018 Explorer with 280 horsepower, 310 lb-ft of torque, and a 3,000-Pound towing capacity. The Sport and Platinum Trim levels get equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 that cranks out 365 horsepower, 350 lb-ft of torque, and gives the 2018 Ford Explorer the ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds. All three engine options pair with a 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic Transmission for optimal fuel economy.
There is standard seating for seven people across all five trim levels and the 2018 Explorer provides them with 152.5 cubic feet of overall passenger volume. All trim levels also feature fold-down rear seats that allow the 2018 Ford Explorer to expand its standard cargo area of 21 cubic feet up to 81.7 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded flat. Other standard features of the 2018 Ford Explorer include a 4.3” Color LCD Screen with the SYNC® Infotainment System, a 6-Speaker Stereo, a Rearview Camera, Heated Sideview Mirrors, and even a Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob. Available features found inside the 2018 Ford Explorer are an 8” LCD Touchscreen Display, a 12-Speaker Sony® Stereo System, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Rain-Sensing Wipers, and even a Heated Steering Wheel. You can take the 2018 Ford Explorer for a test drive today at EVS Auto and experience everything that is has to offer.
