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2008 Ford Explorer
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2008 Ford Explorer
MSRP $41,399 - $53,699
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban
MSRP $45,755 - $66,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas V8
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8
Displacement
4.0L/245 4.6L/281
6.0L/366 5.3L/327
Fuel System
SMPI
SFI Flex Fuel SFI
Horsepower
210 hp @ 5100 rpm 292 hp @ 5750 rpm
366 hp @ 5500 rpm 320 hp @ 5200 rpm 352 hp @ 5400 rpm 310 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
254 ft-lb @ 3700 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm
380 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 340 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 383 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 335 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD Transmission shift interlock 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD & tow/haul mode Brake/transmission shift interlock HD air-to-oil auxiliary transmission oil cooler 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD & tow/haul mode
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Flex Fuel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
15.9 - 16.6 L/100 km
14.7 - 17.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.7 - 10.8 L/100 km
9.8 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.7 - 16.6 L/100 km
9.8 - 17.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L
117.0 - 148.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5 - 7
5 - 9
Front Head Room
1,011 mm
1,044 mm
Front Leg Room
1,077 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,499 mm
1,659 mm
Rear Head Room
983 mm
978 mm
Rear Leg Room
937 mm
1,003 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,496 mm
1,656 mm
Third Row Head Room
950 mm
968 mm
Third Row Leg Room
886 mm
886 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
1349 mm
1643 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2370 - 2430 L
3891 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1243 - 1277 L
2549 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
385 L
1297 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,888 mm
3,302 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,872 mm
2,009 mm
Height, Overall
1,849 mm
1,951 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P235/65R18 P245/65R17 P255/50R20
P275/55R20 TBD P265/70R17 LT265/70R17 LT245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/65R18 P245/65R17 P255/50R20
P275/55R20 TBD P265/70R17 LT265/70R17 LT245/75R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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