Is the Ford Explorer imported?
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Ford Explorer is imported. This vehicle is a mid-to-large-sized SUV with dimensions of 5705mm in length, 2004mm in width, and 1778mm in height, a wheelbase of 3025mm, a fuel tank capacity of 73 liters, and a curb weight of 1972kg. In terms of suspension, the Ford Explorer features a double-ball-joint spring shock absorber strut suspension at the front and a multi-link independent suspension at the rear. For power, this vehicle is equipped with a 2.3T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 276PS, a maximum torque of 425Nm, and a maximum power of 203kW, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Ford Explorer, this SUV, has historically and currently been primarily produced in the United States, especially at Ford's Chicago plant. I understand that since its launch in the early 1990s, it has adhered to a domestic manufacturing strategy, which has allowed for better cost control and high reliability. Of course, in some overseas markets, such as Europe or parts of Asia, it may appear as an import, but shipping it from the U.S. increases tariffs and transportation costs, significantly raising the price. Overall, the Explorer is a representative of American-made vehicles, with localized production giving it outstanding cost-performance and making it suitable for family users who enjoy off-roading. The future trend is towards more globalized production of models, but this does not affect its core manufacturing location positioning.
