- The 2012 Ford Edge and 2012 Ford Explorer with Ford's new 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine carry a $995 premium over similar models with a V6 engine.
- The 2012 Ford Edge SE FWD with the EcoBoost engine starts at $29,460 versus $28,465 for the same Edge with a 3.5-liter V6 engine.
- The 2012 Ford Explorer FWD with EcoBoost starts at $29,990 versus $28,995 for the same Explorer with a 3.5-liter V6 engine.
DEARBORN, Michigan — The 2012 Ford Edge and 2012 Ford Explorer with Ford's new 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine carry a $995 premium over similar models with a V6 engine, according to new pricing information on Ford.com. The two crossovers are on sale now.
The 2012 Ford Edge SE FWD with the EcoBoost engine starts at $29,460 versus $28,465 for the same Edge with a 3.5-liter V6 engine.
The 2012 Ford Explorer FWD with EcoBoost starts at $29,990 versus $28,995 for the same Explorer with a 3.5-liter V6 engine.
Prices include an $825 destination charge.
Ford is on track to offer more fuel-efficient, turbocharged engines in 90 percent of its global lineup by 2013.
"An EcoBoost powertrain puts Edge and Explorer fuel efficiency over the top," said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas in a statement on Wednesday.
Ford said the Edge and Explorer are the first vehicles in North America to be offered with its new 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine.
Ford said that the 2012 Explorer with EcoBoost returns 20 mpg in city driving and 28 mpg on the highway. An Edge with EcoBoost returns 21 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway. However, the EPA Web site has yet to provide any consumer information about fuel economy in the two new models.
The EPA says a 2011 Ford Edge FWD with a 3.5-liter engine returns 19 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway. A 2011 Ford Explorer 4WD with a 3.5-liter engine returns 17 mpg in city driving and 23 mpg on the highway. Fuel-economy numbers on a 2011 Explorer with FWD were not provided on the EPA Web site.
The 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder delivers 240 horsepower versus 285 horsepower in the 3.5-liter V6.
The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge on Thursday reported that it cost $3.58 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline versus $2.69 a year ago. The price of gasoline has been shaping up as a major issue in the 2012 presidential race, with Republican candidate Michele Bachmann recently promising $2 a gallon gasoline if elected.
Inside Line says: Consumers will have to determine if the higher price for the smaller engine on the Edge and Explorer is worth it — especially if gas prices soar again.
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watkinst says:
10:46 AM, 08/30/2011
My dad who has a 1999 explorer pushing 213,000 miles had a very interesting response to the new explorer. He was tottally willing to buy another Ford given his shockingly has done OK unlike many people who had bad experiences with the older Explorers.
His response at looking at the new one. NO F-ing WAY am I spending $40,000 on a small SUV is actually what he said. When I showed him that the Edge was closer in size to his old explorer he laughed at the blinged out ghetto ride on the show room floor with low profile tires and shiny chrome rims and when he saw the 30K+ price he nearly told the sales guy to go screw - him self.
Simple issue here Ford may be putting out some nice new products that are now competitive but they have essentially burned their bridge with the old Ford consumers with the blinged out City cars with large price tags.
I who has not owned a Ford for over 20yrs haven't even had the slightest interest in their vehicles till just recently when the Focus from Europe hit the US shores. I would also agree with my Dad that a $40,000 Explorer is well and over priced pig regardless of how much lipstick they put on it.
However if I had three kids Ford's answer to the uncool Mini Van ala the Flex with the new Ecoboost engine returning impressive power and mileage would be interesting and given nearly all the mini Vans worth looking at are 40K+ in top trim the Flex poses an interesting option.
But a $40,000 SUV once used to haul bales of hay do dirty camping trips and haul trailers around the Explorer is now for the city slicker who doesn't want to drop 50-60K on a Mercedes SUV.
1198sp says:
06:02 AM, 08/26/2011
Look at the torque curves. The ecoboost has a massive advantage below 3,500rpm.
How often are you revving your slushbox station wagon to 6500rpm to use that extra 20hp? Get real.
copmotor440cid says:
01:30 AM, 08/26/2011
Turbo four in a $30k Explorer- acceptable. In a $50k BMW- not so much. Why not the 3.5 EcoBoost in an AWD SVT Explorer?
jm1212 says:
08:59 PM, 08/25/2011
not worth it in vehicles this big.
ambee514 says:
07:35 PM, 08/25/2011
Why limit this to only FWD?
different1 says:
04:53 PM, 08/25/2011
**question to all** and Inside line
How come car companies charge more for Eco boost or hybrid cars?for us as consumers want to save money but with those cars you don't, it will end up about the same thing... you pay extra couple of thousands while you can spend that $ on gas or even maybe less... i know it might cost the car companies more to build them but it wont make any sense... so inside line can you explain that for us??
I think they are tricking people with that, selling you something that cost more and telling you, you are saving money.. that's just bull crap in my opinion...
blurglide says:
03:31 PM, 08/25/2011
Why do the Explorer and Edge cost almost the same?
saunupe1911 says:
03:05 PM, 08/25/2011
I gurantee either the ecoboost 4 or the V6 will be discounted very shortly. One of them won't prosper because the performance/efficiency numbers are too close. Then, I would take the model that has the better deal. No that's being smart. There's no real advantage in owning either model, unless you want AWD.
empowah says:
02:41 PM, 08/25/2011
"Fuel-economy numbers on a 2011 Explorer with FWD were not provided on the EPA Web site."
Um, yes it is (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm) and it's 17/25 MPG.
At 15,000 miles annually and $4/gallon, going from 21 MPG to 24 MPG combined saves you $357 per year. That's less than 3 years pay back time, so it's a very cost-effective upgrade. More torque at lower RPMs, too.
lookatmyshoes says:
02:07 PM, 08/25/2011
Put this engine in the FOCUS TITANUIM