New Ford Explorer 2019 Interior Exterior + Tech Details

youin this what you would call a home-field advantagefantastic thanks to the Ford family and to be able to stand in front of you andtalk about the all-new Ford Explorer can't be any better than that if there'sa heart and soul of Ford Motor Company it's this vehicle don't you think so Jimyou bet you totally agreefeels like home you know it really is this in so many ways this explores thepace car for a whole new utility lineup it has a great heritage no doubt butmore importantly this vehicle is a beacon for our future and our businessit sure is for for a year we've been talking aboutour big bet on utilities and the new expedition that's just out fantasticstart now we're going to be rolling out our highest volume utilities and itstarts with this vehicle the Explorer that's a big advantage the best one whata great place to start yeah and we have great performance as you'll hear aboutincredible capability we we have an electrified model like we will on all ofour utilities now and you know all of them are gonna live up with towing greatoff-road promise that this Explorer explains and with more range on a singletank of fuel than ever before and inside there are thousands of thoughtfultouches a second row seat that a child can activate and move forward with onehand cupholders the double as juice juice box holders it's an SUV forfamilies that is so smart in a way that we couldn't even imagineyears ago think about using Alexa speaking to Alexa to unlock your carstart the ignition you can even read the vehicle can even read speeds limitingsigns and actually react to them save you a ticket now we never speed you andI know just in case just in case it has rolling Wi-Fi hotspot for 10 peoplethink about that it really is a smart vehicle in a smart world and I love theway you say that because you know in a modern context the Explorer connects usbackwards to what Henry Ford was doing with the Model T the ID the idea backthen of opening highways to all mankind a promise then that we delivered on whenthe Model T in the moving assembly line put the world on wheels we introducedExplorer nearly 30 years ago I hate to tell you this is Cathy Hackett's firstlove was the Eddie Bauer edition back then what color it waswhat would you think it was blue was blue and it was such a beautiful car andnow this is another watershed moment it inspired people to expand their livesand get off the beaten path as you heard in our vault in our album that we justtoured helps to give people the freedom of movement there remains a North Starfor Humanity now with the power of artificial intelligence and connectedvehicles well we have mobility technology technologies that just welland it's not just incrementally improving the old system it's going tocompletely disrupt it you know our vision as you said is to build smartcars for a smart world so we're working with cities and others on a design ofreally a better transportation system and we're doing it by focusing on thathuman experience just like Henry Ford did when he first set out to build a carfor the masses well today I'm really excited to see how human centeredthinking is becoming ingrained in the Ford culturewe'll always begin with that Center of following what the human wants just likethe team that I'm so proud of that's sitting up there that developed thisthis new Explorer today's SUV buyers you know they still want a vehicle that cantake them on family adventures and bring them closer together but but we know asthey get in the vehicle they also want technology that enables them and theiractive lives without distracting them or getting in the way when they get behindthe wheel they expect the vehicle to be as intelligent and is and intuitive ofcourse as their smartphone Explorer cannot only read speed limits Jim butthey can also talk to the cloud it senses the traffic around you and with asmarter cruise control system that comes in handy and stop and go traffic I triedthis in LA it was amazing how much stress just fell off yourshoulders and with the modem connection we can continue to make Explorer smarterand smarter it's just gonna get better again I'm so incredibly proud Jim of theteam that works for you on this explorer project I am - Jim the Explorer team isunique and that they've been together for a decade think about that they'velived and breathed this vehicle they've gained a deep understanding for thecustomers respect for them they've obsessed about all the small detailsfrom the customers perspective they went way beyond what we normally do as anindustry with focus groups or traditional research that's reallychanging in them absolutely yeah and what an opportunity it really showstheir commitment they went online they connected with SUV buyers on socialmedia they talked to people gas stations in parking lots on the sidelines of thekids games we asked them to let us into their homesthe customers so we could see how they actually lived and most of all how theyactually use the vehicle early in the development this is such a cool storywe actually during bring your child to work day at Ford we introduced an earlyprototype for some of these families behind closed doors we threw someCheerios on the floor just to make it look back you meup a few but we learneda lot and you know this is ford at its best you see it with that 150 withMustang and it's true of Explorer we're obsessed about giving our customers whatthey want but even cooler what they don't even know they need what they wantmost in a in a SUV like this is the vehicle that really represents theirspirit and their attitude you saw it in those films they want styling that isit's the most important purchase reason for an SUV Wow and they have to fall inlove with the vehicle the next big reason of to buy for customers for theSUV is capability as Jim said even for people who never go off-road you knownow changing Explorer to rear-wheel drive was a really big deal it allowsour designers to deliver those beautiful proportions give that athletic stancefor Explorer and helped our engineers to do so much warm the best towing capacitywe've ever had off-road ability that you'll hear abouton top of all that it gave the customer more room more cargo room and it makesExplorer even more versatile and comfortable so exciting you know yourknowledge of the car business just gets me so charged about this this productand when we when we pair what we've always known about vehicles with humancentered design it means that every detail matters nothing is really takenfor granted let me give you a small example that illustrates this againand I have three granddaughters and I know what it's like when they get in theback of a vehicle and they're fighting over tablets you know who's gonna watchwhat there's no easy way for them to watch it all together too because of theway they're buckled up for safety and of course the parents my daughter-in-lawwas trying to drive while the arguments are going on in that back seat is he'sgonna back me up so we added Jim a small ledge in theback of the second row console that holds an iPad in place for third rowviewing I know it's just a nuanced thing but imagine how my daughter-in-law feelswhen that arguments gone and the kids are so happy it doesn't add any cost perse but my goodness does it add value and value is a big part of this story forExplorer we want to give customers a much better as you breathe in a landrover but we don't want to charge those kind of prices afford needs to be asmart financial choice for the new Explorer the base price only went up afew hundred dollars that's great news and you know that's a big deal in ourindustry when prices have been going up and you know what you get standardco-pilot 360 it's a whole suite of driver assist technologies a beautifulnew 8 inch screen standard on every model it's got power liftgate one of themost important features the customers told us about LED lighting front andrear I mean there is so much more for just a few hundred dollarstoday's Explorer is already the best-selling vehicle in its segment Jimjust imagine when customers get to use this product we're gonna get a lot ofcalls I think we want to get moved up in priority here right yep yep yeah I'mexcited about it there's going to be no argument that this team's done a greatjob the all-new Explorer offers all the capability comfort and roominess thatmade it America's favorite SUV and inspiredmillions of those family adventures and now we're adding this smart intuitivetechnology that's going to make it easier and of course is going to be morefun than to get out and explore our Americawithout leaving our modern conveniences behind us now to tell you more anothermember of my team that I'm really proud of that put a lot of effort into this isFord's executive vice president of product development how I tankhello everyone good evening you just heard from Jim and Jim about thecustomer journey that our team took to really understand the needs of today'sSUV customers now I get to show you the details of how our team delivered on allof those needs using human centric design as Jim Farley told you the teamwas able to give the new Explorer premium proportions a more athletic lookin even more capability than ever before by going to a rear-wheel drivearchitecture in fact Explorer is built on one of our five brand new flexiblearchitectures which are helping make for product development even more efficientand fit we also made sure the standardized all of the features thatour customers love to make this new Explorer a tremendous value thesefeatures include four favorites like the 2. 3 liter EcoBoost engine a brand-new 10speed transmission with an electronic rotary shifter the grocery saving Applecatcher and an embedded modem one of our main objectives with the Explorer was tohelp customers find a better balance between me time and we time and we'rethrilled to say with the new Explorer that it's packed with features that willhelp you break away from the screen and connect with families during thosetreasured moments you'll love how the team designed an entirely new cabin anduse smart technologies like noise cancellation to shut out unwanted roadand wind noise so that you can carry on a conversation with your family andoccupants in all three rows of the vehicle the new Explorer is one of ourquietest vehicles ever now of course anyone who's taken an 11 hour road triplike the one that my family takes to New York every holiday season knows thatit's important to cater to everyone's needs with the Explorers in-car Wi-Fisystem you can connect up to 10 different devices my wife and I canenjoy an audiobook upfront while our two daughters can stream amovie or listen to their favorite playlists and the backseats using theirheadphones the front seats also have five different massage settings to helpus arrive refresh after a long day of driving together these features help thenew explorer redefine the meaning of utility it's not just about cargo spacecapability or performance it's about providing the flexibility to fit everymoment of our constantly changing lives our deep understanding of SUV owners andtheir wide-ranging needs enabled us to make this the best Explorer ever are youlooking for a family SUV to help you tow your boat to the lake well this newExplorer can tow up to 50 600 pounds when properly equipped searching for theultimate SUV performance we've got you covered there too and we'll have a lotmore news to share next Monday want to get off the beaten path the new Explorercomes with superior off-road off-roading chops thanks in part to the rear-wheeldrive architecture plus improve departure andapproach angles and the new Explorer also do be used ford's reinventedterrain management system it lets you select up to seven different modes soyou can switch between snow to trail to sand with a simple turn of the dial oursmart new available twelve point three inch digital cluster even changes the 3dappearance based on your driving mode now how about everyday challenges liketrying to get yourself and six young athletes to the gameyou can't do that in a Jeep Grand Cherokee you'll need a three rowExplorer featuring easy entry second row seating and a flat second row consolefor easy access to the third row as you can see the all-new Explorer deliverseven more capability roominess and comfort that made the original afavorite for families all around the world but we know that SUV owners alsowant to drive a stylish athletic looking vehicle and they want a companion thathelps them navigate their busy lives plus provide a personal oasis where theycan enjoy a little bit of solitude beyond a great driving experienceExplorer can help you stay connected and confident with new smart technology onea command center that's as a two ative as your smartphone Explorer comes withFord's first 10. 1 inch touchscreen it works in concert with a twelve pointthree inch driver display to provide everyone with personalized informationit lets the swipe or pinch to zoom just like your phone or tablet it alsodisplays full-screen maps and connects you with your digital world through syncfeatures need help managing your busy day with sync plus Alexa app and syncyou can access Alexa skills on the road just like at home with your Amazon echohave you ever left your house and think that you forgot to close your garagedon't worry you can do that on the road now just ask Alexa how about when youwant to enjoy some me time with your Explorer with sync you can use a plinkcarplay Android auto or Alexa to play your favorite tunes and then pump themthrough a 980 watt B no audio system with 14 speakers that surrounds you withimmersive sound now one of the best things about my jobis the ability to introduce smart technologies to help make our customerssafer and better drivers trying to change lanes on a busy freeway the newford co-pilot 360 technology is there the help with a blind spot detectionsystem that uses radar to help detect vehicles in your blind spot it alsorecognizes when you're towing and off enlarges the blind spot to cover thetrailer as well how about when you're driving home and stop and go traffic atthe end of a long day for copilot 360 offers available intelligent adaptivecruise control that helps you maintain a safe distance in traffic by managingacceleration and braking to smoothly cruise at the speed and the followingdistance that you pre select it's even smart enough to adjust your speedautomatically when the speed limit changes we've referenced human-centereddesign several times let me give you one more example on Explorer we'reintroducing a lane centering feature that mimics human behavior it detectsthe vehicle position and automatically makes steering adjustments to keep yourExplorer centered in your lane but it also moves your vehicle towards one sideof the lane if it detects a large vehicle next to it just like a humandriver would as you're winding through your neighborhood at the end of a longday there's pre-collision assists withautomatic emergency braking and pedestrian protection it uses radar andcamera technology to scan the road ahead and can apply the brakes to reduce therisk of a collision with a slow or stopped vehicle it even can detectpedestrians when they walk in front of the vehicleand when you're backing up there's a class exclusive reverse brake assistfeature which can automatically apply the brakes to avoid a collision shouldsomething get in the way of the car so there you have it the all-new FordExplorer it's smarter roomier more capable morestylish and it's the most efficient Explorer ever we hope you enjoyed thissneak peek at what lies ahead and we'll have plenty more to tell you about therest of the Explorer lineup next week at the North American International AutoShow