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2021 Ford Explorer
MSRP $45,669 - $65,819
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
MSRP $55,948 - $81,448
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded V-6 Gas/Electric Gas/Electric V-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Gas V8 Turbocharged Diesel I6
Displacement
3.3 L/204 2.3 L/140 3.0 L/183 3.0 L
5.3L/- TBD - 6.2./ - TBD - 6.2L/- TBD -
Fuel System
Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
318 hp @ 6500 rpm 300 hp @ 5500 rpm 365 hp @ 5500 rpm 400 hp @ 5500 rpm
355 hp @ 5600 rpm 277 hp @ 3750 rpm 420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
322 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm 310 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 380 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 415 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic 10-Speed Automatic -inc: SelectShift capability w/paddle shifters
Transmission, 10-speed automatic electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Traction Select System including tow/haul (Most vehicles built on or after 6-7-2021 with a V8 engine will have (NSS) Not Equipped with Automatic Stop/Start, which removes Automatic Stop/Start, Engine control stop/start disable button and its content.) Cooling, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Hybrid
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
10.1 - 13.4 L/100 km
11.0 - 16.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.6 - 9.8 L/100 km
8.4 - 13.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.6 - 13.4 L/100 km
8.4 - 16.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
67.7 - 76.5 L
91.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Optional
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
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)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
6 - 7
5 - 9
Front Head Room
988 - 1,034 mm
1,026 - 1,074 mm
Front Leg Room
1,092 mm
1,130 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,570 mm
1,676 mm
Rear Head Room
970 - 1,029 mm
953 - 988 mm
Rear Leg Room
991 mm
1,067 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,572 mm
1,646 mm
Third Row Head Room
988 mm
970 mm
Third Row Leg Room
818 mm
886 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
1387 mm
1593 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2486 L
3480 - 3565 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1356 L
1991 - 2056 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
515 L
722 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,025 mm
3,071 mm
Length, Overall
5,050 - 5,062 mm
5,352 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,004 mm
2,057 mm
Height, Overall
1,783 mm
1,925 - 1,928 mm
Min Ground Clearance
208 - 211 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,022 - 2,192 kg
N/A
Front Tire Size
P255/55HR20 P275/45HR21 P275/45VR21 P255/55VR20 P255/65HR18 P265/65HR18
275/50R22 265/65R18 275/60R20 275/65R20
Rear Tire Size
P255/55HR20 P275/45HR21 P275/45VR21 P255/55VR20 P255/65HR18 P265/65HR18
275/50R22 265/65R18 275/60R20 275/65R20
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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