Ford Explorer Sport V6

OK we have only owned the Ford Explorer Sport 2014 for 2 months, but I am actually in love with this car. It has everything I need and much much more, I will write out the boring bit for you first:

3.5L Ecoboost Twin Turbo V6

290 Horsepower

Automatic or Paddle shifter Manual

It ranges 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.

features MyFord Touch, dual-zone automatic climate control, Ford's MyKey system and a rearview camera.

Lots of collision warning stuff.

you can google all the other bits you need, but the experience from a first hand driver is that of pure comfort. We took this car up to Canada with the dogs over the xmas period (12 hour journey) and wow, I would do it again in a heart beat, coped well with snowy and icy conditions, but more importantly, it was just comfortable!! you could set the adaptive cruise control to follow the guy in front and just relax, listen to the Sirius radio and occasionally stop for red lights :) If you are looking for a car that feels small inside (so easy to park at the mall!) and is comfortable, and is good for pets then this is the car for you! I am not a tall person, but I don't feel dwarfed by this car, unlike the Chevy Tahoe we rented (that was too big for me personally) I may re-review this car when bits start to break (I have been warned!) but for now I would totally give it 5 stars and encourage people to purchase it!

The Explorer Sport has the advantage of providing reasonable performance due to its lighter weight. As with all SUV's handling was horrible and the fuel mileage poor, though far better than the 7 to 10 mpg average of the larger SUV's. Even the base V-6 performed almost as well as my 4-cylinder Grand Am, and was actually faster than most V-8 SUV's, including the heavier 4-door V-8 Explorer. The fit and finish was excellent, and the interior well-appointed and of good grade materials. The Explorer Sport is top-heavy and has a tendency to lift the inside tires in emergency cornering manoeuvres. I got ours up on two wheels dodging an obstacle the first week we owned it. Finally tiring of the rough and bouncy ride, we traded it in 2003 for something a bit more comfortable.

Like all SUV's, the Explorer is a very wasteful and impractical vehicle. Though the 6 cylinder models can get up to 17 or 18 MPG on the road, the mini-van or compact station wagon is still a much more sensible alternative. I am anxiously awaiting the time when our culture comes to its senses regarding these pickup truck wannabes with cabins welded over the cargo areas, and returns to truly practical and sensible vehicles.