BlackdogGS
Observer
We're due for a new vehicle and were liking the new explorer. My goal is to get an all wheel/4 wheel drive that gets 20mpg on the highway. I think the window sticker says 16/20. Can I realistically get 20 on the road?
What's the real world gas milage for a 2015-16 Explorer?
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Regcabguy
Oil eater.
Our Honda Pilot's window sticker read 17/21 when we got it. We've rarely hit 21mpg and average 16-18 mixed driving.
I'm going to say no.
Subaru's on the other hand do real well. My sis can get 33 mpg out of her outback on the highway
It'll be interesting how the longterm reliability is on the Ecoboosts. I suspect the turbos and associated hardware that accompany them will be costly to repair.
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BlackdogGS
Observer
We looked at the Subaru also but it was too small. I tow occasionally too and the Explorer comes with a tow package. Got to have room for two 50 pound dogs and room for shopping.
ExplorerTom
Explorer
The company I use to work for had the "new" Explorer (not the 15-16, but the body style that came out in '11 or '12) as company vehicles. They would get 20+ on the highway.
And according to real world numbers at Fuelly.com, 20ish seems possible:
http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/explorer
And according to real world numbers at Fuelly.com, 20ish seems possible:
http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/explorer
legendaryandrew
Adventurer
If it's an ecoboost, and I know this isn't a great answer but!, turbo vehicles historically respond exceptionally well to tuning, in both power and efficiency.
Raylan Givens
Observer
I believe the ecoboost models are rated 17/24. The wife has a 2014 sport which is AWD 360 hp, it gets over 20 on the highway
BlackdogGS
Observer
Good to know. We're looking at a 2016 ecoboost sport. We haven't driven it yet, I'm hoping 360 hp will be enough.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Which engine are you looking at? The new 2.3L is killer on the highway. I've seen more than 20MPG. The 3.5L is a rocket and gets right around 20MPG, depending on your driving style.
BlackdogGS
Observer
3.5 as I want some towing capacity.
ihatemybike
Explorer
I use the online fuel log Fuelly.com. Here's what 2015 and 2016 3.5L owners are reporting.
2015
http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/explorer/2015?engineconfig_id=102&bodytype_id=&submodel_id=
2016
http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/explorer/2016?engineconfig_id=102&bodytype_id=&submodel_id=
2015
http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/explorer/2015?engineconfig_id=102&bodytype_id=&submodel_id=
2016
http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/explorer/2016?engineconfig_id=102&bodytype_id=&submodel_id=
east_tn_81
Adventurer
Yes I have a 15 model and it will get 20+
Martinjmpr
Wiffleball Batter
Wow, they gave up a ladder frame, low-range T-case and towing capacity for not much gain in MPG, huh? Disappointing but not surprising.
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Seems to me the new unibody crossovers over the past several years don't really get any better MPG than the BOF SUVs they replaced.
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Seems to me the new unibody crossovers over the past several years don't really get any better MPG than the BOF SUVs they replaced.