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2022 Ford Explorer

It is a good bet that the aggressive-looking police vehicle that just passed you by (thank goodness) with its blue lights flashing is a Ford Explorer.  It probably has under its masculine hood the powerful V6 turbo that kicks out 400 horses and 415 lb-ft of asphalt grabbing torque. 

The same engine that comes with the sporty ST model puts you at 60 mph in about 5 seconds. The ST badge gives you stiffer suspension, larger brakes, and AWD. The standard engine isn't no lightweight either with the 2.3-liter turbocharged engine that produces more punch and torque than its competitors' V6's and even better fuel economy.

This feisty inline-four produces 300 ponies and 310 lb-ft of “get-up and go” torque.  Standard on the higher trim Platinum is a 3.0-liter turbo V6 that is good for 365 horses and 380 lb-ft of torque. Wait, there is more. When you are visiting the friendly folks at Hixson Ford of Leesville located at 11981 Lake Charles Highway or by calling the dealership at 337.239.3434 and you will find out the Ford Explorer has a Hybrid that pairs a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated V6 to an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack and has the ability to punch out a total output of 318 horses and of course super gas economy. 

All the Ford Explorer's engines offered are paired with a smooth shifting 10-speed automatic that drives the rear wheels.  For those who desire more confidence in their drive times AWD is available.  So, you have so many choices of power plants with the Explorer that will fit you style and wallet.  That said, Ford has put a priority on performance on its gutsy grocery getter along with improving the Explorer's handling and stability to make it drive like a sedan instead of a large SUV. 

The engineers and designers from Ford also gave the Explorer a head turning sleek look with a sporty sloping roofline and curves in all the right places.  The interior is fitted with very comfy seats front to rear and offers captain chairs for those parents who want to keep their kiddos at arm’s length.  For your entertainment and communications desires, the Explorer comes with an 8-inch touchscreen or an available 10 inches that comes with the very user-friendly Sync3 infotainment setup.  Other strong suits is the towing capacity, vast cargo space, gobs of driver assistant safety features and the Ford Explorer is just fun to drive and especially to be seen in. 

Bottom line, the Explorer covers all the bases in family-hauling from running errands to hauling your boat to your favorite lake.  Remember holiday trips are just around the corner and wouldn't it be nice to arrive in a new Ford Explorer all rested and so ready to be hugged.  Thought so.

2021 Ford Mustang

 When a sleek and sporty Ford Mustang passes you with its throaty burble and retro lines you wish you were seated in this iconic sports car.  Well, dreams do sometimes come true in that all you must do is visit the friendly folks at Hixson Ford of Leesville located at 11981 Lake Charles Highway in Leesville, Louisiana or by calling the dealership at 337.239.3434 and see what happens.  Easy as that.

 

You will find that the 2021 has it all, from a convertible turbo-4 edition to an insanely fast supercharged monster.  Car critics/writers give this new Mustang great reviews starting with Motor Trend that rated it number one in performance coupes.  Consumer Reports awarded the “Tang” one of their coveted “Check Marks” for a Recommended Vehicle with the highest scores for Owner Satisfaction.  That what is owning a car is all about. 

 

This new Ford Mustang looks assertive and aggressive even in base trim and it grows menacing through GT and most certainly in the GT500 models. Mustang performance has never been so sophisticated or wide ranging in horsepower.  The base turbo-4 delivers 310 lively ponies and pulls 0 to 60 mph in about 6 seconds. The GT's grow rippling V8 muscles with 480 horses in the new Mach 1 or an astonishing 760 anxious horses in the Shelby GT500 where 60 mph is only 3,3 seconds away thanks to 625 lb-ft of asphalt eating torque.  The big news this year is the return of the very popular Mach 1 as it replaces the GT350 and the Bullitt and adds an addition of 20 horses to reach 480 and 420 lb-ft of get-up and go torque. 

 

What the Mach 1 also gets from the GT350 is a Tremer six-speed manual, a track ready suspension, adaptive dampers, and more goodies like cooling upgrades for brakes, engine and transmission that assist in your driving excitement.  The new 2021 Ford Mustang is also a “head-turner” with retro-looks that come with rear quarter windows and roofline cues the fastback “60's” Mustangs with a front end that's nearly as upright. Add on those front-end flares that give the Mustang a substantial but sleek stance and the character lines that flow into the rear end with athletic haunches. Then your big V8 attracts attention with its crackling snorts with the active exhaust sending waves of sound through the cabin and beyond. 

This is a muscle car that you will be proud and very happy to be in.  Hands down.  The new Mustang's interior has hints of retro styling and comes with all the tech you need to keep in touch with the outside world.  The seats are comfy yet sturdy, especially with the premium editions that offer leather and even Recaro racing seats. 

 

The 2021 Ford Mustang is so much fun to be in that you will take it for a drive just because.

2021 Ford Explorer

Many three row family crossovers just offer spacious family haulers, but the 2021 Ford Explorer has also the “Guts” to get your groceries.  The standard 2.3-liter turbocharged engine produces more punch and torque than its competitors' V6 powerplants and even better fuel economy. 

If you desire even more power, then take a test drive in the new Explorer from the friendly folks at Hixson Ford of Leesville located at 11981 Lake Charles Highway in Leesville, Louisiana or by calling the dealership at 337.239.3434 that has the available V6 turbo under its handsome hood. 

That feisty six turbo obliterates everyone else in the segment releasing 400 horses in the sporty ST model and an amazing 415 lb-ft of asphalt grabbing torque that puts you at 60 mph in a blink over 5 seconds. The ST badge gives you also receive stiffer suspension, larger brakes and AWD. The standard turbo inline-four produces 300 ponies and 310 lb-ft of torque.  Standard on the Platinum is a 3.0-liter turbo V6 that is good for 365 horses and 380 lb-ft of “get-up and go” torque.  Finally, the Ford Explorer Hybrid pairs a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated V6 to an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack with a total output of 318 horses and much improved gas mileage.  All the engines offered are equipped with a smooth shifting 10 speed automatic with rear wheel drive or for those who desire more confidence in their drive-times the AWD is available.  That said, Ford has put a priority on performance on its gutsy grocery getter.

Also Ford engineers improved the Explorer's handling and stability to make it drive like a sedan instead of a large SUV.  They have given the Explorer a sleek look with curves in all the right places and a sporty sloping roofline and really hits the sweet spot of daily or long distance driving. 

The interior is fitted with very comfy seats front to rear offering captain chairs and has the latest in modern amenities to make you take the longer route home. For your entertainment and communication desires you have a bright 8-inch touchscreen or an available 10-inch that comes with the very popular and user friendly Sync3 infotainment setup. 

Towing a trailer even with the Explorer Hybrid is a cinch that comes with a standard trailer hitch and can pull 4,500 lb boat.  Other strong suits include the Explorers vast cargo capacity, ample standard stuff from driver assist features to up to modern tech.

The real positive news for your wallet is that the 2021 Explorer costs even less than last year.  Imagine that.  Bottom line, the 2021 Ford Explorer covers all the bases in family hauling and is just a lot of fun to drive and especially to be seen in.  No better time than now to check one out.