First of all, there is not much difference between 1.5T and 2.0T models, but overall, because the 2.0T model is supported by blackened rims and blackened air intake grille, it is more sporty and refined in appearance than the 1.5T model. The new generation of explorers also adopted the currently popular separated design scheme in the formulation of headlights, and the fully equipped LED headlights also looked radiant.
The driving force and appearance of 1.5T and 2.0T models are quite different. The first 1.5T automobile engine did not use cylinder changing technology, while the 2.0T version was equipped with cylinder changing technology. 1.5T The maximum horsepower of an automobile engine can explode 169 horsepower with a torque of 250Nm. Although the driving force seems to be not low, the bigger situation of the 1.5T model is that it is equipped with a self-developed universal 6AT gearbox. The shifting speed and logic of this gearbox are not very good. This leads to the explorer's acceleration time of 10.5 seconds, which is very general.
Looking back at the 2.0T version, I think the 2.0T model will be more cost-effective in the main performance of driving force. This LSY 2.0T four-cylinder engine is the same as that of Cadillac. Driven by variable cylinder technology, 35MPA gasoline direct injection engine technology and ATM thermal intelligent management system, this automobile engine can explode 237 horsepower and 350Nm torque. Most importantly, the 2.0T model is equipped with the commonly used 9AT gearbox, which should be obviously superior to the 6AT gearbox on the 1.5T model in shift logic and speed.
Finally, I'd like to talk about the price. In my opinion, the most expensive model of Explorer should be the low-priced model of 2.0T (550TRS intelligent extended version). At present, the market price of 1.5T high-profile vehicle 149900 yuan, and the lowest market price of 2.0T vehicle 174900 yuan. Although the difference between the two is 25,000 yuan, the 2.0T model is superior in overall equipment and driving experience. This 25,000 yuan can buy Cadillac's same power plant, a full set of active and passive protection systems and automatic cruise system software, and there is no doubt that the cost performance will be higher.