The Rundown
The Ford Explorer has now become one of the flagship vehicles at Ford. The Explorer is also one of the most prevalent vehicles you can see on the road. The Limited is one of the mid-tier trims and offers the best in terms of value and features. This is one of the more popular trims on the Ford Explorer as it offers both the standard combustion engine and a hybrid powertrain that boosts the fuel economy and range of the popular Explorer. This SUV is built to get the job done like any Ford, and that job is getting you to point a from point b in speed and in style, and unlike many other SUVs on the road the Explorer does a great job of providing a mix of the SUV style, with on road refinement.
What powertrains are available on the Ford Explorer Limited?
The standard powertrain on the Ford Explorer is a turbocharged 2.3 liter EcoBoost engine with four cylinders that gets 300 hp. This engine gets you 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg out on the open road. The Ford Explorer Limited is one of the few trims that features the hybrid engine as an available option. The hybrid powertrain gets a 3.3 liter V6 engine, paired with an electric motor for a total of 318 horsepower. This hybrid powertrain gets 27 mpg in town and 29 on the highway with RWD, but 24 in town and 25 on the highway with AWD. The two engines both perform admirably. The speed of these two engines is understated, driving the Explorer is extremely fun.
What Features are standard on the Ford Explorer Limited?
The Limited trim comes packed with the goodies of the previous three trims, and the following standard features:
- Bang and Olufsen sound system with 12 speakers, including a subwoofer
- Heated and ventilated front row seats, heated second row seats
- 360 degree camera, with split view
- Ford CoPilot360 Assist+
- Leather interior seats
- Instrument panel with a 6.5-inch LCD Productivity Screen
What features are available on the Ford Explorer Limited?
On top of having a suite of standard features, the Ford Explorer Limited has quite a few available options.
301A Equipment Group for combustion engine
- Limited Convenience package
- Memory sideview mirrors and drivers seat
- Powerfold third row seats
- 20 inch premium painted aluminum wheels
- 110V/ 150W AC power outlet
- Active noise cancellation
- High series break
- Mini spare tire
3.3L Hybrid engine
Comes with 310 equipment group that includes the following:
- 20 inch ten spoke Al wheels
- Self sealing all season tires
- Regenerative brakes
Class IV trailer tow package
Twin panel moonroof
Summary
The Ford Explorer Limited is guaranteed to provide many of the creature comforts we want in our vehicles. Not only is it comfortable but it is the first trim level that provides consumers with an opportunity at the hybrid engine. The Limited also provides a powerful standard engine option, with the athletic exterior that makes this trim one of the best versions of the Ford Explorer on the market.