2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost to Get 28 mpg

The turbo will produce 240 horsepower and 270 pounds-feet of torque. The horsepower is down from the V-6’s 290 hp, but the torque is up from 255 pounds-feet.

The V-6 Explorer had plenty of power during our testing, and we’re anxious to see how the EcoBoost version holds up.

There’s no word on pricing or if the 2012 Explorer with EcoBoost will be more or less expensive than the current V-6 model when it goes on sale later this year. The same engine will be also available in the Ford Edge SUV and the Ford Focus ST.