2013 Ford Explorer Sport Tested: Twin Turbos, 5.9 to 60, Seven Seats

With the introduction of the Explorer Sport, Ford’s stable of sleeper family trucksters has doubled to two. The sportiest iteration of the blue oval’s biggest three-row crossover shares its 365-hp powertrain with the company’s other hot-rod three-row crossover, the lower-slung Flex EcoBoost, as well as the Taurus SHO sedan. We really like the Flex EcoBoost, which reminds us of a late ’60s-era Country Squire big-inch V-8 wagon digitally remastered for the 21st century; it’s not overtly sporty, but strikes a nice balance between being fun to drive and comfortable. The Explorer follows a similar path, delivering a more relaxed brand of sportiness.  READ MORE ››

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