Spy Shots: 2012 Ford Explorer caught completely disrobed
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Spy Shots: 2012 Ford Explorer caught completely disrobed
Spy Shots: 2012 Ford Explorer caught completely disrobed
It's never good to be caught by the paparazzi in the buff. Unless, of course, that was your plan all along in order to get your C-list self some much-needed coverage in the various gossip rags. But we digress. Our intrepid spy photographers managed to snap off a giant series of photos of the hotly anticipated 2012 Ford Explorer completely uncovered, and that is a very, very good thing indeed.
For the first time ever, thanks to an unruly gust of wind, we get to see the first-ever unibody Explorer in all its glory. That looks to include a new take on the familiar in-your-face three-bar grille with newly perforated top and bottom rungs bisected by two thin chrome strips up front. Not too the mildly sculpted flanks that lead to the currently en vogue fastback-like sharply raked C-pillar. A closer look at the fascia reveals not-yet-completed projector headlamps ensconced in clear covers that angle well back into the fenders. Lookin' good so far, we'd say.
Though we don't quite get a good look at the rear fascia, we do get a clear shot underneath the car from the hind quarters. This is most definitely a front-wheel drive chassis, and though this particular mule isn't equipped with one, there will surely be an optional rear differential for all-wheel drive duty. See all the shots for yourself in our high-res image gallery below.
It's never good to be caught by the paparazzi in the buff. Unless, of course, that was your plan all along in order to get your C-list self some much-needed coverage in the various gossip rags. But we digress. Our intrepid spy photographers managed to snap off a giant series of photos of the hotly anticipated 2012 Ford Explorer completely uncovered, and that is a very, very good thing indeed.
For the first time ever, thanks to an unruly gust of wind, we get to see the first-ever unibody Explorer in all its glory. That looks to include a new take on the familiar in-your-face three-bar grille with newly perforated top and bottom rungs bisected by two thin chrome strips up front. Not too the mildly sculpted flanks that lead to the currently en vogue fastback-like sharply raked C-pillar. A closer look at the fascia reveals not-yet-completed projector headlamps ensconced in clear covers that angle well back into the fenders. Lookin' good so far, we'd say.
Though we don't quite get a good look at the rear fascia, we do get a clear shot underneath the car from the hind quarters. This is most definitely a front-wheel drive chassis, and though this particular mule isn't equipped with one, there will surely be an optional rear differential for all-wheel drive duty. See all the shots for yourself in our high-res image gallery below.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/25/s...tely-disrobed/
More pics here:
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/spy-...rd-explorer/#2
My initial thoughts are that the new Explorer has a decently handsome exterior. I'm liking the headlights. I can't wait for more news, I've always been a fan since seeing them in Jurassic Park. The Move to Unibody FWD/AWD should make it a better competitor to the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. I think it'll do pretty well.
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My initial thoughts are that the new Explorer has a decently handsome exterior. I'm liking the headlights. I can't wait for more news, I've always been a fan since seeing them in Jurassic Park. The Move to Unibody FWD/AWD should make it a better competitor to the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. I think it'll do pretty well.
My initial thoughts are that the new Explorer has a decently handsome exterior. I'm liking the headlights. I can't wait for more news, I've always been a fan since seeing them in Jurassic Park. The Move to Unibody FWD/AWD should make it a better competitor to the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. I think it'll do pretty well.
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The front end looks good aside from the dark plastic bumper cover (I'm sure it will be body color in production). The side profile lacks much personality and originality though.
Is it me or doesn't it look too small to be an Explorer? Are they sure this isn't the new Escape? Check out the pic with the man standing side by side. The roof seems shoulder high, which is quite a bit lower than past Explorer's or any other SUV in that class.
Is it me or doesn't it look too small to be an Explorer? Are they sure this isn't the new Escape? Check out the pic with the man standing side by side. The roof seems shoulder high, which is quite a bit lower than past Explorer's or any other SUV in that class.
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The front end looks good aside from the dark plastic bumper cover (I'm sure it will be body color in production). The side profile lacks much personality and originality though.
Is it me or doesn't it look too small to be an Explorer? Are they sure this isn't the new Escape? Check out the pic with the man standing side by side. The roof seems shoulder high, which is quite a bit lower than past Explorer's or any other SUV in that class.
Is it me or doesn't it look too small to be an Explorer? Are they sure this isn't the new Escape? Check out the pic with the man standing side by side. The roof seems shoulder high, which is quite a bit lower than past Explorer's or any other SUV in that class.
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I was going to say the same thing - there's a lot of Land Rover influence in that. In fact if someone had said it was a spyshot of a new LR I wouldn't have been surprised.
