ausrutherford Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-explorer-2011.html Looks to me that it has the explorer front and rear clips but with Flex body and F-150 mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlaz1 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-explorer-2011.html Looks to me that it has the explorer front and rear clips but with Flex body and F-150 mirrors. The Explorer America didnt look bad to me, hopefully there are some styling cues from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keoni Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 For some reason I feel that there is too much mass in the hood. Opposite of the typical "junk in the trunk." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 The Explorer America didnt look bad to me, hopefully there are some styling cues from it. It does not appear that the sliding doors from the Explorer Americas made the jump to this modle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 It does not appear that the sliding doors from the Explorer Americas made the jump to this modle. Unnecessary on a vehicle like the Explorer anyway. They were nifty car show pieces and nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Looks to me that it has the explorer front and rear clips but with Flex body and F-150 mirrors. I don't agree, if you look at the previous spy pics from April, Ford made no attempt whatsoever to cover up the C and D pillar area. In these newest pics, those areas and even the rear hatch glass are disguised. The area where the Taurus X's roof would kick up is also camouflaged, which is another new touch. Why go to all this trouble now, unless there is something new to disguise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-explorer-2011.html Looks to me that it has the explorer front and rear clips but with Flex body and F-150 mirrors. I believe that's genuine Explorer body too....the greenhouse isn't as squared off as Flex is: And those are Expedition mirrors. Edited October 12, 2009 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) For some reason I feel that there is too much mass in the hood. Opposite of the typical "junk in the trunk." I don't believe that's the Explorer's front At All - looks more like the MCE-Edge to me theory LINK DO think from the A-pillar back it IS the Explorer Edited October 12, 2009 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 I believe that's genuine Explorer body too....the greenhouse isn't as squared off as Flex is: And those are Expedition mirrors. I see what you mean now...that padding on the a pillar and roof is throughing me off. Anyone gets a Borrego feel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I believe that's genuine Explorer body too....the greenhouse isn't as squared off as Flex is: And those are Expedition mirrors. So do I & those are definitely Expedition mirrors. I don't believe that's the Explorer's front At All - looks more like the MCE-Edge to metheory LINK DO think from the A-pillar back it IS the Explorer Why would they stick a MCE-Edge front end on a next generation Explorer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevys Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 LLN says the Explorer will get the EB 3.5. First I have heard of that. Does anybody know if this the case. I have not kept up here obviously but it looks like my parents are going to have to have another SUV to make them happy. My Mother is power hungry. They are not too impressed with Toyota dropping the V8 out of the 4Runner. With this being a unibody I wonder what it will tow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 LLN says the Explorer will get the EB 3.5. First I have heard of that. Does anybody know if this the case. I have not kept up here obviously but it looks like my parents are going to have to have another SUV to make them happy. My Mother is power hungry. They are not too impressed with Toyota dropping the V8 out of the 4Runner. With this being a unibody I wonder what it will tow? The 3.5 EB and the 2.0 EB were the ones they gave for the concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I think if they had other clips attached to this vehicle, they wouldnt go through so much effort to hide it. I think this is the next step before doing a full release. I'm also noticed the rear end and the suspension/muffler work as well. The lights front and rear also indicate different shapes that what Ford has with it's other platform sharing vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I don't believe that's the Explorer's front At All - looks more like the MCE-Edge to metheory LINK DO think from the A-pillar back it IS the Explorer I doubt it's an Edge front end, but quite honestly, I thought the front looked pretty Edge MCE also at first glance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 It definitely looks to be all-new Explorer to me. The body lines (what you can see, at least) share the same general shape as the Explorer America concept. I also like the (individual LED array?) taillight pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevys Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I was just reading an Explorer forum and 95 percent of the people are sick about this being Unibody and looking like yet another cross over. I have to agree with them. Seems to be a blurred line between this, the Edge, and Flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) I was just reading an Explorer forum and 95 percent of the people are sick about this being Unibodyand looking like yet another cross over. I have to agree with them. Seems to be a blurred line between this, the Edge, and Flex. Then I guess they'd never consider a Jeep Grand Cherokee, or a Land Rover for that matter. Let's see what it looks like without the Camo, doesn't look like a crossoever to me, except that the ride height looks a bit low. Edited October 12, 2009 by PREMiERdrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Anyone gets a Borrego feel? Funny you mentioned that... the Borrego for some reason reminds me of a meld between the Explorer and the Subaru Tribeca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I was just reading an Explorer forum and 95 percent of the people are sick about this being Unibody and looking like yet another cross over. I have to agree with them. Seems to be a blurred line between this, the Edge, and Flex. must agree...Explorers are flying off the racks...and I absolutely HATE waiting lists, I MUCH prefer vehicular bithdays, flooring charges, huge rebates, subveened financing and loss leaders..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 It definitely looks to be all-new Explorer to me. The body lines (what you can see, at least) share the same general shape as the Explorer America concept. I also like the (individual LED array?) taillight pattern. Yeah, looks like they're going for a similar look to the concept's taillights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builtfordtough13 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I believe that's genuine Explorer body too....the greenhouse isn't as squared off as Flex is: And those are Expedition mirrors. I love your flex, with the edge sport 22's, they should build that from the factory!! I dont see the point in a unibody explorer, it seems to me like it would overlap with the edge and flex to much. I think they have the perfect line up now. If anything put the new 3.7L engine in it and then the ecoboos 3.5L and leave it the way it is, and get better fuel mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I love your flex, with the edge sport 22's, they should build that from the factory!! I dont see the point in a unibody explorer, it seems to me like it would overlap with the edge and flex to much. I think they have the perfect line up now. If anything put the new 3.7L engine in it and then the ecoboos 3.5L and leave it the way it is, and get better fuel mileage. different strokes for different folks...just look at the previous model Taurus and Taurus X.........Explorer will appeal to different customer base , and thus attract additional buyers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I love your flex, with the edge sport 22's, they should build that from the factory!! I dont see the point in a unibody explorer, it seems to me like it would overlap with the edge and flex to much. I think they have the perfect line up now. If anything put the new 3.7L engine in it and then the ecoboos 3.5L and leave it the way it is, and get better fuel mileage. First of all, thanks. As for unibody Explorer: -as has been mentioned before, vehicles like Grand Cherokees or Land Rovers are unibody vehicles. -I believe the current Explorer now rides on its own unique platform, which is no longer justifiable at such low sales levels. Putting it on D3 allows development costs to be spread across the rest of the D3 lineup. Let's wait and see, touch, drive, etc. it before we crucify it..... :rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevys Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 different strokes for different folks...just look at the previous model Taurus and Taurus X.........Explorer will appeal to different customer base , and thus attract additional buyers.... Taurus X was a flop. The unibody explorer is not going to appeal to the hard core enthusiasts. They may be a minor percentage but they sure as hell are vocal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Taurus X was a flop. The unibody explorer is not going to appeal to the hard core enthusiasts. They may be a minor percentage but they sure as hell are vocal. The loud minority is not were the profits are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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