2027 Ford Explorer RWD

The CarCody take

It returns 20 MPG combined, with 17 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel estimate is $3,350, and tailpipe emissions are 439 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who want a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive Highway users who can benefit from the 25 MPG rating SUV shoppers comparing EPA fuel figures

What it is

The 2027 Ford Explorer RWD is a gasoline-powered SUV in the standard sport utility vehicle 2WD class.

Its engine is a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder. The model belongs to the Ford car lineup.

The numbers

The figure to watch is 20 MPG combined. City driving is rated at 17 MPG, while highway driving reaches 25 MPG.

That split matters if most of your miles are in town. Highway-heavy driving has the higher EPA figure, but the combined rating is the simplest planning number.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel estimate is $3,350 for gasoline use. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and where those miles happen.

Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 439 grams per mile.

How it compares

Use 20 combined MPG when lining up this Explorer RWD against other SUVs. Its 17 city and 25 highway ratings show how the balance changes with the type of road you drive.

A driver focused on highway trips can look first at the 25 MPG highway figure; frequent stop-and-go driving should center on 17 MPG city.

Who it suits

This Explorer suits a buyer who wants a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and a six-cylinder turbo engine.

It also fits drivers who need one simple fuel figure for planning: 20 MPG combined, with a higher highway rating than city rating.

Trade-offs

Rear-wheel drive and the 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder define the powertrain, while the 17 MPG city rating shows the cost of urban driving.

The 25 MPG highway figure can help on longer road trips, but the combined result is 20 MPG and the EPA annual fuel estimate is $3,350.

Verdict

Choose the 2027 Ford Explorer RWD if a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive matches your priorities. Its EPA numbers point to 20 MPG overall, with a meaningful gap between 17 MPG city and 25 MPG highway. Budget around $3,350 a year under the EPA estimate, and keep the 439-gram-per-mile CO2 figure in view. This is a straightforward fit for someone comparing SUV fuel use by driving pattern rather than chasing a single headline number.