Ford Explorer Hybrid MPG

According to EPA estimates, the 2021 Ford Explorer hybrid gets 27 city/28 highway MPG with rear-wheel drive (RWD) and 23 city/26 highway MPG with 4-wheel drive (4WD).¹ Those kinds of fuel-efficiency specs can take you pretty far during your travels through Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Chesapeake, VA. So, where will you go?

While you think about all the places the 2021 Explorer can take you, give us a call at Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square. We’d love to chat with you about this hybrid SUV’s fuel-economy ratings and help you decide whether it’s the right set of wheels for you.

Contact us and schedule your test drive!

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Ford Explorer Hybrid MPG & Powertrain Specs

When you’re considering the Ford Explorer MPG, it’s important to look at the powertrain. This is what helps you get that high fuel-economy number, while also keeping your performance as exciting as you’ve come to expect from this Ford SUV.

With this hybrid model, you’ll have the following powertrain:

• 3.3L hybrid V6
• 318 combined horsepower
• 322 lb-ft of torque

It’ll be paired with the 10-speed Modular Hybrid Transmission (MHT). The key to this transmission is that it maintains its torque converter, which you don’t see with many hybrid powertrains. The benefit of keeping the torque converter is that it helps your Explorer maintain its robust towing capacity.

The MHT pairs with an electric motor to provide low-speed torque, while regenerative braking helps to improve your fuel economy.

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Drivetrain & Ford Explorer Hybrid Fuel Economy

The second factor to consider here is the drivetrain. With the 2021 Ford Explorer, you’ll get two options. Each option has a different effect on your MPG specs and handling capabilities. Here’s how they compare in terms of fuel efficiency:

• RWD: 27 city/28 highway MPG
• 4WD: 23 city/26 highway MPGFord Explore

The RWD system is much more lightweight, which is why it’s able to achieve a slightly higher fuel economy than the 4WD system. RWD also tends to have a higher towing capacity, making this configuration a hit among many local drivers who like to tow a boat to the beach and don’t want to have stop to fuel up on the way there.

On the other hand, if you drive in the snow or rain often or do a lot of off-roading, you may prefer the 4WD system. It’s a smart system that actively monitors your roadway conditions and adjusts torque distribution on the go to improve traction control. It has a slightly lower MPG, but its overall efficiency is still high for the full-size SUV class, all while optimizing your SUV’s handling.

Ask the team at your local dealership about which drivetrain is the right one for your capability and efficiency needs.

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