What is the real fuel consumption of the 2021 Ford Explorer?
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The real fuel consumption of the 2021 Ford Explorer is 10.8 liters. Introduction: The Ford Explorer is a mid-to-large luxury SUV under the Ford brand, with the domestic version equipped with a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The wheelbase of the domestic version reaches 3025 mm, with length, width, and height measuring 5075 mm, 2004 mm, and 1778 mm respectively. Design aspects: The Ford Explorer features a double-ball-joint independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. The double-ball-joint suspension is actually an improved version based on the MacPherson strut, where the L-shaped control arm of the MacPherson strut is replaced by two links.
I've been driving a 2021 Ford Explorer for almost two years as our daily family car, and the real fuel consumption really depends on usage scenarios. In city traffic with constant stop-and-go and frequent traffic lights, the fuel consumption can reach 15 to 18 liters per 100 kilometers, sometimes even exceeding 20 liters for short commutes. Highway driving is much more fuel-efficient, around 10 to 12 liters, especially when using cruise control, where it can drop to about 10 liters. I drive relatively smoothly without much aggressive acceleration, but turning on the AC or loading up the car with luggage immediately spikes the fuel consumption. I recommend installing a fuel monitoring app when you first buy the car to track usage; my experience shows an average combined consumption of 13 to 15 liters, significantly higher than the official data, likely due to road conditions and driving habits. If you frequently drive in the city, budget more for fuel or try carpooling to share costs. Overall, it's spacious, and while the fuel consumption isn’t surprising, it's acceptable. Regular maintenance like changing the air filter can help slightly reduce it.
