The equipment level is decent with no major complaint on my part. I must say that the HVAC system is exceptionally effective at cooling the cabin in a hurry. The layout is adequate, although the seat cushions could drop a little lower so as to maximize comfort. Other than that, access is easy and there's an appropriate amount of room available. Meanwhile, the various storage compartments prove generously sized and conveniently located.
The seats are comfortable for the daily commute, but not so much for long trips. At some point, you run out of leg positions, especially with the massive door-integrated cupholder in your way. Yet, the overall driving position is decent. Meanwhile, the cabin remains relatively quiet and visibility is enhanced by the height of the truck and the size of the outside mirrors.
Lacking... adrenalin?
The Explorer Sport Trac is available with a choice of two engines: a 210-hp 4.0L V6 and a 292-hp 4.6L V8. The Adrenalin offers both with no changes whatsoever. Accelerations are not blistering but they're fast enough in daily driving conditions.
Engine operation is adequate, as are the automatic transmissions (5 gears with the V6, 6 with the V8). I cannot give you a fair report on fuel economy since a trailer was attached to my vehicle for the better part of my test week. When not towing a trailer, however, I did notice that handling and braking performance are not among the strengths of the Adrenalin.
Competition
The Explorer Sport Trac can be classified as a small full-size pickup truck. This type of vehicle will no doubt grow more popular in the next few years due to ever-rising oil prices.
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| The driving position is decent. |
The seats are comfortable for the daily commute, but not so much for long trips. At some point, you run out of leg positions, especially with the massive door-integrated cupholder in your way. Yet, the overall driving position is decent. Meanwhile, the cabin remains relatively quiet and visibility is enhanced by the height of the truck and the size of the outside mirrors.
Lacking... adrenalin?
The Explorer Sport Trac is available with a choice of two engines: a 210-hp 4.0L V6 and a 292-hp 4.6L V8. The Adrenalin offers both with no changes whatsoever. Accelerations are not blistering but they're fast enough in daily driving conditions.
Engine operation is adequate, as are the automatic transmissions (5 gears with the V6, 6 with the V8). I cannot give you a fair report on fuel economy since a trailer was attached to my vehicle for the better part of my test week. When not towing a trailer, however, I did notice that handling and braking performance are not among the strengths of the Adrenalin.
Competition
The Explorer Sport Trac can be classified as a small full-size pickup truck. This type of vehicle will no doubt grow more popular in the next few years due to ever-rising oil prices.
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| The Adrenalin is available with a choice of two engines - a V6 and a V8. |