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The 2021 Ford Explorer Base has a choice of 5 powertrains, rated 9.9 to 12.5 L/100 km combined. The Base is trim 1 of 6 in the Canadian lineup, the entry trim.
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2021 Ford Explorer Base specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.3L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km | 13.4 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.9 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 232 g/km | 240 g/km | 268 g/km | 277 g/km | 293 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.35 | $15.97 | $17.67 | $17.98 | $19.38 |
2021 Ford Explorer Base: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,070 | $3,194 | $3,534 | $3,596 | $3,876 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
Cost to drive the 2021 Ford Explorer Base
From the EPA combined rating at $1.55 a litre (our current Toronto price setting). You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup, so this is what you pay for the driving.
| Powertrain | Uses | 100 km | A 300 km weekend | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, Rear-wheel drive | 9.9 L/100 km | $15.35 | $46.05 | $153.50 |
| 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, Four-wheel drive | 10.3 L/100 km | $15.97 | $47.91 | $159.70 |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo, Rear-wheel drive | 11.4 L/100 km | $17.67 | $53.01 | $176.70 |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo, Four-wheel drive | 11.6 L/100 km | $17.98 | $53.94 | $179.80 |
| 3.3L 6-cylinder, Four-wheel drive | 12.5 L/100 km | $19.38 | $58.14 | $193.80 |
How the Base compares with the other 2021 trims
- The Base is trim 1 of 6 in the Canadian lineup, the entry trim.
- It shares its EPA-rated powertrains with the XLT, Limited, ST and Platinum.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo and 3.3L 6-cylinder | Rear-wheel drive and Four-wheel drive | 9.9 to 12.5 L/100 km |
| XLT | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo and 3.3L 6-cylinder | Rear-wheel drive and Four-wheel drive | 9.9 to 12.5 L/100 km |
| Limited | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo and 3.3L 6-cylinder | Rear-wheel drive and Four-wheel drive | 9.9 to 12.5 L/100 km |
| ST | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo and 3.3L 6-cylinder | Rear-wheel drive and Four-wheel drive | 9.9 to 12.5 L/100 km |
| Timberline | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | Four-wheel drive | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Platinum | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo and 3.3L 6-cylinder | Rear-wheel drive and Four-wheel drive | 9.9 to 12.5 L/100 km |
The Explorer Base in other years
- New for 2021: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo, rear-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.
- The 2.3l 4-cylinder turbo (rear-wheel drive) is rated 9.9 L/100 km combined, up from 9.7 in 2020.
- The 2.3l 4-cylinder turbo (four-wheel drive) is rated 10.3 L/100 km combined, up from 10.1 in 2020.
Every Ford Explorer year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 10.1 to 12.4 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2026 | 10.0 to 12.4 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2025 | 10.0 to 11.6 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | Base, XLT, Limited, ST, Timberline, Platinum |
| 2024 | 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | Base, XLT, Limited, ST, Timberline, Platinum |
| 2023 | 8.6 to 12.0 L/100 km | 17 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | Base, XLT, Limited, ST, Timberline, Platinum |
| 2022 | 8.6 to 12.4 L/100 km | 15 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | Base, XLT, Limited, ST, Timberline, Platinum |
| 2021 | 8.6 to 12.5 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | Base, XLT, Limited, ST, Timberline, Platinum |
| 2020 | 8.5 to 12.6 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas, hybrid (gas)) | Base, XLT, Limited, ST, Timberline, Platinum |
| 2019 | 10.8 to 13.2 L/100 km | 7 (regular gas) | |
| 2018 | 10.8 to 12.9 L/100 km | 7 (regular gas) | |
| 2017 | 10.8 to 12.8 L/100 km | 7 (regular gas) | |
| 2016 | 10.8 to 12.8 L/100 km | 7 (regular gas) | |
| 2015 | 10.4 to 12.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2014 | 10.4 to 12.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2013 | 10.4 to 12.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2012 | 10.4 to 12.4 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2011 | 11.7 to 12.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 2010 | 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2009 | 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2008 | 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2007 | 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2006 | 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 2005 | 14.7 to 16.8 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2004 | 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2003 | 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 2002 | 13.8 to 16.8 L/100 km, from 54.1 kWh/100 km | 17 (electric, regular gas) | |
| 2001 | 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km, from 54.1 kWh/100 km | 19 (electric, regular gas) | |
| 2000 | 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 1999 | 13.1 to 16.8 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 1998 | 13.8 to 16.8 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 1997 | 13.1 to 16.8 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 1996 | 13.1 to 16.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 1995 | 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1994 | 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1993 | 13.1 to 14.7 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1992 | 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1991 | 13.1 to 14.7 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) |
Fuel use is the US EPA rating (fueleconomy.gov) converted to litres per 100 km; Canadian ratings can differ slightly. Trim names are the Canadian lineup.
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How much does fuel cost to drive the 2021 Ford Explorer Base 100 km?
About $15.35 for fuel, from the EPA combined rating of 9.9 L/100 km (2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, rear-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic) at $1.55 a litre. You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup.
How old do I need to be to rent?
18 or older at pickup, with an Ontario G2 or G licence valid for the whole rental. Drivers aged 18 to 20 pay a young driver fee of $35 a day, and 21 to 25 pay $20 a day.
How much is the deposit?
Between $500 and $5,000, depending on the car. It is taken about 1 hour before pickup, never when you book, and the balance is released within 7 business days after you return the car.
What coverage do I need?
Third-party liability is included in the rate. For damage to the car itself, have your own policy (OPCF 27), a credit card with rental car coverage, or add the CarmaCars Protection Plan, priced in your offer by car and driver age. At $2,500 or more we claim on our fleet policy and you pay the $2,500 deductible.
Can the car be delivered?
Yes, anywhere, including Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Delivery starts at $0 plus the distance from our location, priced in your offer. Collecting the car yourself is free.