Article From Truck Trend Magazine
2006 Sport/Utility of the Year Road Test & Review
| 2006 Ford Explorer |
| Base price range | $27,175-$36,585 |
| As-tested price | $42,715 (V-8 Eddie Bauer 4WD) |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, RWD/AWD/4WD, 5-7 passenger, 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 4.6L/292-hp/300 lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Curb weight, f/r dist | 5054 lb (52/48%) |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
| Length x width x height | 193.4 x 73.7 x 72.8 in |
| Max cargo capacity | 83.7 cu ft |
| Max towing capacity | 7050 lb |
| 0-60 mph | 8.0 sec |
| Quarter mile | 16.0 sec @ 86.8 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 137 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.68 g avg |
| 600-foot slalom | 57.4 mph avg |
| MT figure eight | 30.4 sec @ 0.50 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 14/20 mpg |
| To sum up | Now the strong, silent type, but still soft at heart. |
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