Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package 2017

Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package 2017

Giving SUV buyers a fresh option for a sportier-looking ride, Ford adds the new Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package to its popular full-size SUV lineup for 2017. The addition of the package expands Explorer offerings to six models. Other versions include base, XLT, Limited, Sport and the Platinum edition.

Ford Explorer buyers are demonstrating an interest in unique models. Sales of Explorer Sport and Platinum, the two top models, account for approximately 30 percent of Explorer sales in the U.S. market. The new XLT Sport Appearance Package joins the Explorer family beginning this summer.

The 2017 Ford Escape, launching in the coming months, will feature a unique Sport Appearance Package as well.

"Our Sport Appearance philosophy is rooted in the fact that we know exterior appearance is the No. 1 consideration in SUV purchase decisions," said Omar Odeh, Explorer brand marketing manager. "The XLT Sport Appearance Package is a dramatic offering that gives customers another attractive option."

The Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package features updates both inside and out:

    20-inch Magnetic Gray wheels

    Magnetic Gray grille

    Magnetic Gray mirror caps

    Magnetic Gray rear appliqué

    Ebony Black body side cladding

    Black roof rack

    Explorer hood badge

    Dark Earth Gray leather for front seats, including outer bolsters by premium leather maker Salerno; Dark Earth Gray Miko® suede for seat back uppers and inserts with Umber scrim, and door trim inserts; Umber contrast stitching

    Explorer logo floor mats

The 2017 Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package comes equipped with standard XLT features including a 3.5-liter V6 engine, Intelligent Access with push-button start, 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, SYNC® 3, LED fog lamps and much more.

"In the market right now, across all our SUVs, customers are looking for unique colors, wheels and interior appointments," said Odeh. "We've worked closely with Ford Design to deliver a unique look that will resonate with customers."

Beginning this spring, Escape buyers can consider the Sport Appearance Package for 2017 as well - available for Escape SE and Titanium models. The package includes premium 19-inch Ebony Black aluminum wheels and high-gloss upper grille; black beltline molding and front fenders; partial leather sport seats with contrast stitching, and more.

Ford has added a new XLT Sport Appearance Package to the 2017 Ford Explorer’s options list. The new package adds unique interior and exterior details to the popular family SUV. The package makes its debut at the 2016 Chicago auto show this week.

“Our Sport Appearance philosophy is rooted in the fact that we know exterior appearance is the No. 1 consideration in SUV purchase decisions,” said Omar Odeh, Explorer brand marketing manager, in a release. “The XLT Sport Appearance Package is a dramatic offering that gives customers another attractive option.”

Exterior changes with the new XLT Sport Appearance Package include new Magnetic Gray accents including the front grille, mirror caps, rear applique, and a set of 20-inch alloy wheels. Other exterior details include an “Explorer” hood badge, Ebony Black body side cladding, and a Black roof rack.

Inside, the front seats gain Dark Earth Gray leather seat bolsters from Salerno and Dark Earth Gray Miko suede on the center of the seats and door panel trim. Umber contrast stitching is used on the seats and the door panels. The package also includes a set of Explorer logo floor mats.

“In the market right now, across all our SUVs, customers are looking for unique colors, wheels and interior appointments,” said Odeh. “We’ve worked closely with Ford Design to deliver a unique look that will resonate with customers.”

The new XLT Sport Appearance Package comes with the same equipment as the Explorer XLT including the 3.5-liter V-6 engine. The new package brings the total number of variations of the popular SUV to six, including base, XLT, Limited, Sport, and Platinum models.

Additionally, the 2017 Ford Escape SE and Titanium models will be available with a new Sport Appearance Package, which features high-gloss Ebony Black upper grille and 19-inch alloy wheels, black beltline molding and front fenders on the outside and partial leather sport seats with contrast stitching inside.