Ford Explorer Kunlun Peak Edition - special edition for China presented!

Thomas Wachsmuth 23 May 2023 -> Cars from AZ, Ford, News vehicles

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The Ford Explorer is one of the most popular SUVs in China and now it gets a new version specially designed for off-road adventures. The Kunlun peak edition, which debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show and features the U.S. Timberline, is named after one of Asia's longest mountain ranges and features a rugged design and improved off-road capabilities. The Kunlun Peak Edition differs from the other Explorer models in particular with a revised front end with a grille that connects to the air intakes in the bumper and integrates additional LED daytime running lights. The special edition is available in orange, black, gray and white and has glossy black details on the bodywork all around.

Ford Explorer Kunlun Peak Edition

There are also aluminum-look skid plates, orange accents on the tow hooks and also on the 18-inch alloy wheels that are shod with deep-tread all-terrain tires. The Kunlun Peak Edition also features the classic Timberline logo and emblem on the rear, C-pillars, door sills and seat backs. In the interior we also find Timberline logos and noble suede inserts on the seats and door panels. The dashboard retains the familiar 27-inch screen and 12,3-inch instrument cluster unique to the Chinese version. Incidentally, the cabin of the Kunlun Peak Edition is available in six or seven-seater configurations. The well-known turbocharged 2,3-liter EcoBoost engine with 272 hp (203 kW / 276 hp) and 425 Nm (313 lb-ft) of torque works under the hood.

Pricing details are not yet available

The engine is coupled exclusively to a 10-speed automatic transmission, which distributes the power to all four wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. Ford has not yet announced pricing for the Kunlun Peak Edition. However, as the new flagship of the range, it's likely to be more expensive than the other variants of the Explorer, which range in price from 279.800 yuan ($40.600) to 409.800 yuan ($59.500). For that we know it will be available from May 29th on the . If we get more information, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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