Ford Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition debuts - only 600 will be made

Sales of the Ford Explorer crossover in the 30th Anniversary Edition configuration began today. car offered only in China, which suggests that the manufacturer considers this country to be the most solvent.


Gone are the days when exclusive cars were massively offered in the US and Europe. Now manufacturers are focused on China, where the welfare of the population is growing.

So the exclusive Ford Explorer for more than 5.5 million Russian rubles in equivalent is offered not in the USA, but in the Celestial Empire. The leader will release only 600 cars of the 30th Anniversary Edition.



However, there is nothing to be surprised at - the model once beloved by Americans has been losing its leadership position since 2010. Having lost the frame, the Ford Explorer has become a banal crossover, of which there are already a huge number. But it allowed to raise sales in other countries - marketing.

For the Ford Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition, a package of additional accessories is also offered for 180 thousand rubles in equivalent. What exactly will be there, the manufacturer does not specify - potential buyers can familiarize themselves with this on the official website.

The design of the limited edition Ford Explorer differs from the basic one. The crossover only comes in one color, deep black. Thanks to the red inserts on the body and the inscriptions on the doors "Warrior", the car is unmistakably recognized.

There are no major changes in the appearance of the limited edition Ford Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition.

When creating a new crossover, the manufacturer tried to make it in the spirit of a real SUV. The overall massiveness of the body, a huge grille and a roof rack allude to this. Without knowing that this is an integrated frame car, you might think that the classic Explorer is back.

The alloy wheels of the crossover are painted black, which gives the overall look of the car a kind of brutal menace, somehow combined with a sporty design.

From such a model you expect at least a V8 with a displacement of at least 5 liters. But all this is in the past - the Ford Explorer 30th Anniversary Edition is offered with only one type of engine - this is EcoBoost.



The turbocharged engine with a displacement of 2,3 liters develops 276 hp. With. By the way, it was deformed specifically for China, while raising traction at low revs - just what is required for a crossover. This increased the acceleration dynamics and cross-country ability, and the SUV does not need a high maximum speed.



Whether such expensive crossovers will be in demand in China - time will tell.