Coscharis Motors Nigeria Unveils 2016 Ford Explorer

Coscharis Motors has unveiled the 2016 Ford Explorer to its customers at their Lagos showroom, along with 2016 Ford Figo and Ranger.

The Explorer comes with a 3.5-litre turbocharged V6 (EcoBoost) engine that produces 365 hp (272 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque, using a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system.

The new Ford Explorer has a number of special features such as keyless entry and for starting the engine while outside the vehicle. Others are Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert that alerts you to vehicles in your blind spots; Hill Descent Control for extra control and confidence when on a downslope; and the Available Intelligent 4WD continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle position and steering angle to determine the vehicle’s conditions and the driver’s intent.

The Group Managing Director, Coscharis Motors, Mr. Josiah Samuel also announced a new package called Ford Protect aimed at encouraging more luxury vehicle buyers to patronise the company.

He said the Ford Protect package would cover free maintenance service for a period of four years or 120,000km including free oil change, brake pad, wiper blade, shock absorber, among other major things that could go wrong with new vehicles within the period of coverage.

He also stated that the package would not attract extra cost from the vehicle buyers, adding that it was meant to be added advantage for the Coscharis customers.

He recalled, “In 2001 when we started the Ford brand in Nigeria, it was a tug of war to sell a unit. The worry then was its maintenance. Today, the story has changed; people in search of Ford vehicles now look for us.”