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There are a lot of factors which go into choosing the right SUV. Performance is often near the top of the list for motorists around Lehigh Valley, Stroudsburg, and East Stroudsburg. So, when considering the Ford Explorer as your next model, it's important to know what the 2021 Ford Explorer gas mileage is. There are three engines to choose from for 2021, one of which is a hybrid.
And because our Ray Price Stroud Ford team wants each driver around Nazareth and Easton to understand the Explorer SUV's performance, we're also going to discuss horsepower, torque, and towing!
EPA-estimated 2021 Ford Explorer Fuel Economy | Rear-wheel drive | 4-wheel drive |
2.3L 4-cylinder | 21 city/28 highway MPG | 20 city/27 highway MPG |
3.0L V6 | 18 city/24 highway MPG | |
3.3L Hybrid V6 | 23 city/26 highway MPG |
2021 Ford Explorer Gas Mileage: Three Engine Options
The engine you decide to enjoy with your 2021 Ford Explorer is going to significantly influence the performance personality of the SUV. There's a single, standard 4-cylinder motor in addition to a pair of V6 offerings.
The 2.3L 4-cylinder comes with two EPA-estimated fuel economies depending on the drivetrain you select:
- 21 city/28 highway MPG with rear-wheel drive
- 20 city/27 highway MPG with 4-wheel drive
The larger, punchier 3.0L V6 returns an EPA-estimated 18 city/24 highway MPG and only comes in 4-wheel drive. Finally, the 3.3L V6 with a 4-wheel drive setup returns a strong EPA-estimated 23 city/26 highway MPG.
2021 Ford Explorer: Horsepower, Torque, and Towing
It's important to balance your Ford Explorer gas mileage with enough strength to meet your everyday needs.
If you're just doing light commuting around town in the Explorer, the standard 2.3L 4-cylinder engine will be plenty strong. It pumps out a strong 300 horsepower, 310 lb-ft of torque, and can tow as much as 5,300 pounds.
The larger 3.0L V6 comes in two states of tune:
- 3.0L V6 makes 365 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque in Platinum trim
- 3.0L V6 makes 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque in ST trim
The maximum towing capacity of the V6 is also the most impressive of the trio, peaking at 5,600 pounds. Finally, you can still use the 3.3L hybrid for towing, as it reaches 5,000 pounds of capacity. In terms of output, the hybrid makes 318 horsepower and 322 lb-ft of torque.
Experience the 2021 Explorer Gas Mileage for Yourself
With a host of trims offered plus three unique engine options, the 2021 Ford Explorer is an obvious choice for many around Lehigh Valley, Easton, Nazareth, Stroudsburg, and East Stroudsburg.
Getting to know each of these trims and powertrains is best done in person. At Ray Price Stroud Ford, we have each variant of the Explorer in stock. So, if you want to see how the Explorer fuel economy holds up to real world driving, book a visit by giving us a call!