Ford is giving the Explorer a King Ranch edition for the 2021 model year. It will sit under the Platinum 4WD trim, making it the second most expensive variant in the Explorer lineup.
Some of the features customers can look forward to in the model are a gray grille insert, four chrome exhaust tips, a King Ranch emblem, and a set of 20-inch wheels with the trim’s “Running W” logo.
It will be available in both rear- and four-wheel-drive variants, both of which will be powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 that makes up to 365 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. This marks the first time a rear-wheel-drive will be paired with a 3.0-liter EcoBoost mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
As for its interior, Ford is using mahogany leather and including a sapele wood-trimmed dashboard. Its steering wheel will be wrapped in premium leather that comes with a wood insert and a King Ranch logo. The model will also have Ford’s premium technology package that includes massaging front seats, an optional 10.1-inch touchscreen in a vertical orientation, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.
The 2021 Explorer King Ranch will reportedly be available at dealerships across the United States this spring with a starting price of $53,595. The base Explorer, meanwhile, starts at $33,470 following a recent price cut.
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