Key Takeaways
- The Gas mileage on the 2023 Ford Explorer is a combined 20 mpg, getting 18 mpg in town and 24 mpg on the highway.
- The Ford Explorer King Ranch offers more style and class than any other trim in the lineup and feels more luxury than even the Platinum trim.
- The best gas mileage is a RWD Hybrid Ford Explorer, but a RWD 4 cylinder engine is a close second.
What is the Gas Mileage on the 2023 Ford Explorer King Ranch?
The 2023 Ford Explorer King Ranch gets a combined gas mileage of 20 mpg. The King Ranch is the top tier trim on the Ford Explorer. As a result it gets loaded with all the goodies any honest Ford driver could hope for. This comes with the strongest engine a V6 that displaces 3.0 liters and is twin turbocharged, not only does it have a twin turbo but it outputs 400 horses. This means you might not get the best gas mileage with 18 mpg in town and 24 mpg on the highway, but you sure do have fun getting up to speed.
The V6 3.0 liter twin turbo is a decent improvement over the standard 300 horsepower turbo 4 cylinder engine, and makes the King Ranch just a bit more worth the asking price of about $57,500. The only downside to this trim is that as of 2023 the hybrid engine still cannot be equipped as an upgrade or an available option. The Platinum and Limited trims are the only two trims with the hybrid engine option.
Although if you are looking for a hybrid engine that saves you a bit more gas you might want to look at the Escape. The hybrid engine on the Explorer is more for those who want better than 20 mpg, because the Explorer hybrid only gets up to 27 mpg.
What is Different about Ford Explorer King Ranch?
The Ford Explorer King Ranch is different from all the other trims on the SUV because it includes all of their standard features and a few more features that make it feel like a luxury SUV.
The King Ranch comes standard with a 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster and has the available twin panel moonroof. Beyond that it comes with the classy interior design with Del Rio full leather perforated seats, reverse brake assist, and the King Ranch logo throughout the vehicle.
The biggest difference between the King Ranch and the Platinum is the design, the former offers a more sophisticated interior with the Del Rio leather seats and a better, darker color scheme throughout the cabin. The Platinum offers similar features and comfort, but lacks the style and design of the King Ranch.
Which Ford Explorer Gets the Best Gas Mileage?
The Ford Explorer that gets the best gas mileage would be the Hybrid powertrain on either the Limited or Platinum powertrains. The Hybrid powertrain gets up to 27 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. This makes it more frugal than the other two powertrains available on the famed SUV.
The standard engine does get up to 28 mpg in the city as well but only gets 21 mpg in town. Depending on how you intend to drive the Explorer you might want to consider sticking to the base 4 cylinder engine if you mainly plan to drive on highways. The V6 400 horsepower engine can push out to 26 mpg on the highway but only gets 18 mpg in town depending on which trim you have. These ratings are also all for rear wheel drive models, if you want an AWD vehicle expect these numbers to drop by 1 to 2 figures.