2012 New Ford Explorer

**Starex_Gold** · March 5th, 2011 12:55 AM

Pero kung hanggang 2.5M lang talaga ang budget, worth it itong Explorer.

Kahit yung 2008 series namin maganda naman e. 4.0 Cologne V6 210 HP, 5-Speed A/T.

**tidus1203** · March 5th, 2011 12:59 AM

Kung budget mo pang Cayenne na why even be looking at the Explorer in the first place?

**Starex_Gold** · March 5th, 2011 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by tidus1203

Kung budget mo pang Cayenne na why even be looking at the Explorer in the first place?

Pogi ng Explorer eh

haha

**jaguarchua** · March 5th, 2011 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by Starex_Gold

Pero kung hanggang 2.5M lang talaga ang budget, worth it itong Explorer.

Kahit yung 2008 series namin maganda naman e. 4.0 Cologne V6 210 HP, 5-Speed A/T.

I fully agree re budget. fully agree that the explorer is one pogi car to consider. lets just hope that the FC indeed improves efficiency.

**AG4** · April 5th, 2011 06:16 PM

The all-new Explorer will be launched here late this year.

The all-new Explorer has been reinvented – with class leading fuel economy and safety in its class and a number of firsts, the All-New Ford Explorer will make its way to the Philippine market by late-2011. The All-New Explorer will also be the first of Ford vehicles to carry Ecoboost technology, available in 2012. The 2011 Explorer was awarded North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/apr05/auto2.html

**jetrone** · April 5th, 2011 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by AG4

The all-new Explorer will be launched here late this year.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/apr05/auto2.html

nice find!

**AG4** · April 6th, 2011 07:17 PM

More pics

**tidus1203** · April 6th, 2011 07:25 PM

Speaking of the Explorer, it got featured yesterday on CNBC's Squawk Box with CEO Alan Mulally... One of the TV hosts wants to buy one!

**Ry_Tower** · April 6th, 2011 07:37 PM

^ la pa bang specs?

**AG4** · April 6th, 2011 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by tidus1203

Speaking of the Explorer, it got featured yesterday on CNBC's Squawk Box with CEO Alan Mulally... One of the TV hosts wants to buy one!

Missed that, but I saw it online...
http://classic.cnbc.com/id/15840232?...0014543&play=1

**tidus1203** · April 7th, 2011 01:22 PM

Confirmed FOURTH QUARTER release... Sana meron yung mga US Ford features like myTouch and SYNC...

The all-new Ford Explorer will arrive in the Philippines by the fourth quarter of the year, Ford Philippines president Randy Krieger revealed.

Ford will initially offer the Explorer equipped with the 3.5-liter engine, which delivers 290hp at 6,500rpm and 346Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. The 2.0-liter engine variant with Ford's Ecoboost technology will be available in 2012. Learn more about Ford's incoming sport-utility vehicle in "5 things you need to know about the 2011 Ford Explorer."

The Explorer is just the first of several vehicles Filipino motorists can expect from Ford. Many fans of the American brand are already looking forward to the local introduction of the Ford Ranger and the Ford Focus next year.

Under Ford Motors' timetable, eight vehicles under the One Ford program, including the Ford Focus and the Ford Ranger, will be launched in Southeast Asia until 2016.
"The Explorer is actually the ninth vehicle we are launching in the Philippines since it is not part of the One Ford program," Krieger said.

Growth path
To meet the growing supply of and demand for Ford products in the Philippine car industry, the company is also increasing its network capacity in various locations in the country. Ford established a dealership in Tacloban City and it will be followed by the opening of similar facilities in Lipa City, Naga City and Minglanilla in Cebu.

Ford is among the most active brands in the Philippines. Data from the company showed that sales from January to March 2011 are up 74 percent from sales made in the same months last year.

Sales in the first three months of the year were boosted by the new Ford Fiesta (799 units), Ford Everest (719 units) and the Ford Escape (350 units).

"The new Fiesta is helping drive significant sales momentum this year, as it continues to attract a wide range of new-to-Ford customers who appreciate its class-leading design, smart technology, superior fuel efficiency, and unmatched safety in a small car," Krieger said.

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/when-...-ford-explorer

**3ple4** · April 7th, 2011 03:29 PM

Just read in Philippine Star that Ford will have a car on display at the MIAS but they're not yet saying what it will be... ano kaya yon? Explorer? Kahit display unit lang. I wonder if the 2L Ecoboost model will be cost significantly much less than the V6.

**eld** · April 8th, 2011 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by AG4

More pics

Hmmm...why is recall-whore Ford copying their former division Land Rover? The front looks like Range Rover Evoque. If it wasn't for that pillar, it reminds one of Range Rover Sport in profile view. And the Ford Flex looks like a RR wannabe.

**AG4** · April 8th, 2011 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by 3ple4

I wonder if the 2L Ecoboost model will be cost significantly much less than the V6.

I read that the 2.0 EcoBoost will be an optional fuel efficient engine.
So the FWD-only 2.0 EcoBoost will most likely cost more than the FWD V6 model.

**AG4** · April 8th, 2011 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by eld

Hmmm...why is recall-whore Ford copying their former division Land Rover? The front looks like Range Rover Evoque. If it wasn't for that pillar, it reminds one of Range Rover Sport in profile view. And the Ford Flex looks like a RR wannabe.

Recall-whore???

Maybe because these models were all developed a few years back when LR was still part of Ford.

PS: Did you also know that the Evoque uses the latest Ford 2.0 EcoBoost engine even if they are no longer part of Ford?

The Evoque is based on the Freelander's platform which is a Ford EUCD platform.

Ford still supplies parts, engines and technology to Land Rover and Jaguar.

Originally Posted by eld

If it wasn't for that pillar, it reminds one of Range Rover Sport in profile view.

Explorer

Range Rover Sport

Hmmm.... both are white, and yes the A-pillars, B-pillars and D-pillars are black/hidden on both.... :P

**eld** · April 8th, 2011 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by AG4

Recall-whore???

Ford is actually the King of Recalls.

**AG4** · April 8th, 2011 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by eld

Ford is actually the King of Recalls.

At least they're not like Toyota. King of defect cover-ups!

(just kidding Toyota fans)

But seriously, Ford is actually doing well now and they're one of the most improved automobile companies out there.

**tidus1203** · April 8th, 2011 04:02 PM

Wag mo na pansinin yan AG4. We all know naman Ford now is a very different Ford from before. Even I didn't like Ford before. But I saw a lot of improvements and the company has really improved their operations. Heck I am a Ford stockholder as a result of being impressed of the business and I recently got a proxy to vote for directors. Don't worry Alan Mulally ako all the way!

Anyway just got back from the MIAS and its not quite the Explorer we wanted to see!

**eld** · April 8th, 2011 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by AG4

At least they're not like Toyota. King of defect cover-ups!

(just kidding Toyota fans)

But seriously, Ford is actually doing well now and they're one of the most improved automobile companies out there.

It was because of American parts.

Besides, Toyota is beyond reproach. NASA is on their side. ALL HAIL TOYOTA!

Yes, they've improved. Drivability-wise. That's why auto-journos like them. As for reliability? That remains to be seen. Unless you build a time machine and go several years into the future...

**Starex_Gold** · April 8th, 2011 08:39 PM

Typical Toyota Fanboy.

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