The Timberline sits 0.8 inches higher than a standard Explorer thanks to heavy-duty shocks taken from the Explorer Police Interceptor. Combined with high-sidewall Bridgestone Dueler P265/65R-18 all-terrain tires and unique front and rear fasciae, the Explorer Timberline boasts improved clearance. The approach angle is 23.5 degrees, the departure angle is 23.7 degrees, and it offers 8.7 inches of ground clearance.
This added capability comes with a more rugged look, capped off with a new available Forged Green Metallic exterior color. The Timberline receives a blacked-out look for the logos, the area around the lights, and the wheels, with Red Ember tow hooks acting as the accent color. Built-in LED fog lamps help light the path at night, and the grille includes a wiring harness for dealer-installed Ford Performance auxiliary lights.
The tech isn t available yet, but if you have a 2021 Ford F-150 or a Mustang Mach-E, and picked the Ford CoPilot 360 Active 2.0 Prep Package (and now the Comfort/Tech Package with the latest models), you ll be receiving BlueCruise through an over-the-air update later this year. Recently Ford took a handful of BlueCruise vehicles and trekked 110,000 miles through 37 US states and five Canadian provinces to test the validity.
Expect to see more models featuring the new system as this and next year go by. And $600 seems like deal when you consider that Tesla s FSD costs $10,000 as a standalone option, though it should be going to a subscription model soon. For the record, when Cadillac added Super Cruise to its CT4 and CT5 sedans, the prices went up $400.
Preorders Open for Mustang Mach-E GT, GT Performance Edition
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Ladies and gentlemen, start your … uh … complex electric propulsion systems! Doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. But what will sound like music to your ears: Ford has opened up preorders for the Mustang Mach-E GT and positively insane Mach-E GT Performance Edition.
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While the Mustang Mach-E has proven quite the hot commodity so far in 2021, performance hounds have been waiting eagerly for the GT and GT Performance Edition to hit. The latter promises to live up to the Mustang moniker the most of any vehicle in the lineup, serving up a 3.5-second 0-60 mph time. The GT won’t be any sort of slouch with 480 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque, enabling a plenty robust 3.8-second 0-60.
Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger Sweep Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
Ford’s two pickup trucks received top honors from influential Kelley Blue Book for having lowest projected cost to own. F-150 won its segment while Ranger won its segment.
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Kelley Blue Book (KBB) is considered one of the most influential websites for consumers when making purchasing decisions. KBB released their annual 5-Year Cost To Own Awards and it’s always something auto manufacturers covet.
Ford received great news when both of their pickup trucks received top honors, with the Ford F-150 winning the full-size truck segment and the Ford Ranger winning the midsize truck segment.
Complete 2021 Ford Bronco Models - Images, Specs, Prices, Options +VIDEO 2021 Ford Bronco
Official Press Release - All-New 2021 Bronco Two-Door and First-Ever Four-Door Models: Built Wild SUVs with Thrilling 4x4 Capability, Ready for Fun
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