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SUV S
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GENERAL INFORMATIONExplorer BaseMurano S
MSRP$31,660$29,770
ClassMid-Size SUVMid-Size SUV
Rating8 of 109 of 10
Standard Standard Optional Optional
ENGINESExplorer BaseMurano S
2.3-liter I4 turbo (280 hp)OptionalNot Available
Mileage City/Hwy [mpg]19 / 27---
3.5-liter V6 (260 hp)Not AvailableStandard
Mileage City/Hwy [mpg]---21 / 28
3.5-liter V6 (290 hp)StandardNot Available
Mileage City/Hwy [mpg]17 / 24---
TRANSMISSIONS
6-speed automaticStandardNot Available
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Not AvailableStandard
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONSExplorer BaseMurano S
Length [in.]198.3192.8
Width [in.]78.975.4
Height [in.]70.067.8
Wheelbase [in.]112.8111.2
Front Track [in.]67.064.6
Rear Track [in.]67.064.6
EXTERIOR FEATURES
4 doorsStandardStandard
Power Door MirrorsStandardStandard
Folding Door MirrorsStandardStandard
Rear LiftgateStandardStandard
Rear-window WiperStandardStandard
INTERIOR DIMENSIONSExplorer BaseMurano S
Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.]151.5108.1
Seating Cap.75
Head Room Front [in.]41.439.9
Head Room Rear [in.]40.639.8
Head Room Third [in.]37.8---
Leg Room Front [in.]42.940.5
Leg Room Rear [in.]39.538.7
Leg Room Third [in.]33.3---
Shoulder Room Front [in.]61.559.5
Shoulder Room Rear [in.]61.058.8
Shoulder Room Third [in.]50.8---
Hip Room Front [in.]57.355.4
Hip Room Rear [in.]56.855.2
Hip Room Third [in.]40.7---
Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.]21.032.1
INTERIOR FEATURES
Air ConditioningStandardStandard
Dual-Zone Air ConditioningNot AvailableStandard
Automatic Air ConditioningNot AvailableStandard
Rear Air ConditioningStandardNot Available
Cruise ControlStandardStandard
CupholdersStandardStandard
Power WindowsStandardStandard
Rear Window DefoggerStandardStandard
Remote Keyless EntryStandardStandard
TachometerStandardStandard
Trip ComputerStandardStandard
Vehicle Information SystemStandardStandard
Garage-door TransmitterNot AvailableStandard
Cloth Seat-UpholsteryStandardStandard
Bucket Driver's SeatStandardStandard
Manual Driver AdjustmentsNot AvailableStandard
Bucket Passenger SeatStandardStandard
Manual Passenger AdjustmentsStandardStandard
6-way Front SeatNot AvailableStandard
8-way Front SeatStandardNot Available
4-way Passenger SeatStandardStandard
Rear Bench SeatStandardStandard
Split-Folding Rear SeatStandardStandard
Third Row Bench SeatStandardNot Available
Split-Folding Third Row SeatStandardNot Available
RadioStandardStandard
CD-PlayerStandardStandard
Satellite-radioNot AvailableStandard
Satellite-radio capabilityStandardNot Available
Wireless ConnectivityStandardStandard
6 SpeakersStandardStandard
SAFETY FEATURESExplorer BaseMurano S
Anti-lock BrakesStandardStandard
Brake AssistStandardStandard
Stability Control (ESC)StandardStandard
Anti-roll ControlStandardNot Available
Front AirbagsStandardStandard
Front Side AirbagsStandardStandard
Side-Curtain AirbagsStandardStandard
Knee AirbagStandardStandard
Front Anti-Whiplash Head RestraintsNot AvailableStandard
Traction ControlStandardStandard
Tire-pressure MonitorStandardStandard
Emergency Communication SystemStandardNot Available
TECHNICAL FEATURES
DrivelineFWDFWD
LedheadlightsStandardNot Available
Day-time Running-lightsStandardStandard
Parking AssistStandardStandard
Security SystemNot AvailableStandard
Theft DeterrentStandardStandard
Tire-pressure MonitorStandardStandard
WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES
Weight [lbs.]4,4093,769
Weight Distribution---60 / 40
GVWR [lbs.]6,1605,110
Coefficient of Drag---0.31
Towing Capacity [lbs.]5,0001,500
Fuel Capacity [gal.]18.619.0
STEERING
Power SteeringStandardStandard
Tilting Steering-WheelStandardStandard
Telescoping Steering-WheelStandardStandard
SUSPENSION
Front MacPherson StrutsStandardStandard
Rear Multi-LinkStandardStandard
TIRES
Front P235/65 TR18Not AvailableStandard
Front P245/60 HR18StandardNot Available
Rear P235/65 TR18Not AvailableStandard
Rear P245/60 HR18StandardNot Available
BRAKES
Front Vented Disc BrakesStandardStandard
Rear Vented Disc BrakesStandardStandard