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Ford · model year 2027
2027 Ford Explorer AWD
SUV · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 238 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #238 of 479 - 73 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #73 of 488 - 167 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #167 of 539 - 552 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #552 of 1,362 - 708 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #708 of 2,158 - 03 Ford cars
Every model year, newest first #3 of 3,957
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Ford Explorer AWD is a gasoline SUV with part-time four-wheel drive and an automatic 10-speed transmission. Its 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is rated at 20 MPG in the city, 27 MPG on the highway and 23 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,900, while tailpipe CO2 emissions are 394 grams per mile. The Explorer uses the Explorer as its base model and is classified as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. For buyers comparing SUV running costs, the combined rating and annual estimate provide a starting point, with city and highway figures offering additional context. The drivetrain description is specifically part-time four-wheel drive, and the transmission is listed as 10-speed automatic.
Good to know
- Highway rating of 27 MPG
- Combined rating of 23 MPG
- 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
- Automatic 10-speed transmission
Watch for
- City rating is 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost is $2,900
- Tailpipe CO2 is 394 grams per mile
Who it suits. It suits buyers looking for a gasoline SUV with part-time four-wheel drive and a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Its city, highway and combined ratings help readers compare fuel economy.
The 2027 Ford Explorer AWD pairs a turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine with part-time four-wheel drive. Its EPA ratings are 23 MPG combined and an estimated $2,900 in annual fuel costs.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 394 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 10-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
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