Ford Explorer 2020 Experience the Biggest Change in a Decade
The Ford Explorer established a medium-sized four-door SUV segment when it replaced the Bronco II in the early 1990s. Originating from the Ranger pickup, the Explorer uses a rear-wheel drive architecture - although most, of course, are equipped with four-wheel drive - through its first two generations. When the market finally moves to embrace a more car-like architecture, with transversal-engine-based unit-body and powertrain construction, the front-drive follows the third generation model that arrived for 2011. Although it remains the layout for the majority of entries in this class, The redesigned Explorer 2020 switches back to the longitudinal engine configuration, based on the rear drive. The new architecture is shared with the new Lincoln Aviator - and possibly other new models. Although overall only a little longer, the wheelbase is growing by six inches, and Ford claims the new Explorer has more passenger space in each of the three standard lines. The company also boasts t...