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has been getting pretty lackadaisical about covering up its
prototypes lately. We’ve seen both police and
nearly uncovered, and just recently got
a great look at the new crossover’s interior
. Only one version was eluding us, though, the rumored
ST. Well, one of our spy photographers spotted the one above, and it’s surprisingly subtle-looking.
At a glance, you could easily write this Explorer ST as a regular one with a black mesh grille. The only real tip-off is the bright red ST badge in the corner. Other visual tweaks include the very large and relatively wide wheels and tires, black-painted roof bars, and smoked headlights and taillights. Otherwise, it looks nearly identical to other Explorers.
What’s unique is under the hood. Rumors have said that
the Explorer ST will have 400 horsepower
. And now that
, we think it’s all but guaranteed that engine will appear in the Explorer ST. Further cementing this possibility is the fact that
. Arguing against it is the fact that Ford may want to keep some powertrains exclusive to
, but a niche vehicle like this Explorer ST shouldn’t cause an issues.
Like in the Lincoln, it will probably be paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. More of a mystery is which wheels will be driven. The
supports both rear-drive and all-wheel-drive. Rear-drive would certainly appeal to
fans, but
buyers like the all-weather confidence that comes with all-wheel-drive. We should know more when the crossover is fully revealed – we wouldn’t be surprised if it appears as soon as the
in January.
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