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The world's best-selling SUV has seen a 25 per cent increase in its 2005 Middle Eastern sales, and is well on track for another successful year with 35 per cent growth in the first quarter over last year. Globally, the Explorer has been the world's best selling SUV for the last 15 years. It has sold over 5.5 million units to date, leading to high expectations for the 2006 model.
'The Explorer has been one of our best-sellers, and we are confident that the new model will enjoy instant popularity here,' said Sheikh. Abdullah bin Fahad Al Kraidees, AJVA's president.
'The vehicle boasts a bold design while being stylish and functional, and there's no compromise on durability, build quality and performance. With these features and strong after-sales support from Al Jazirah Vehicles, we are providing our customers with nothing less than a prize package!'
For 2006, the Explorer comes with a V6 4.0-litre SOHC engine, 10 advanced safety technologies, all-new interior, the lowest ever noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels in its class, and enhanced performance. Also, for the first time in an Explorer, the gearshift is floor mounted.
'The 2006 Explorer is ideal for customers looking for a SUV that's tough yet remarkably refined and versatile,' said Roch Legault, General Sales manager - Saudi Arabia and Levant Markets, Ford Middle East. 'The key strength for Explorer in the mid-size category has been its value for money, and the 2006 edition builds on this with an array of standard features that focus on safety, comfort, performance, durability and reliability.'
Explorer's 4.0-litre V-6 engine generates 231 horsepower and 275 lbs.-ft of torque and is certified to ultra-low emission levels. Mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, it has received significant improvements for the 2006 model year. A new camshaft and spark plugs have improved idle quality by 40 per cent. New engine calibrations and improved emission controls cut smog-forming emissions by 74 per cent compared to the previous model.
Legault added: 'Car safety is becoming increasingly important to our customers around the region, especially families. The 2006 Ford Explorer leads its class with 10 standard advanced safety technologies. Seven of these are new to the mid-size SUV class, including four new adaptive technologies specifically designed to meet Ford's stringent internal safety targets. As a result, the new Explorer provides the most active and passive safety features in its class.'
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
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