Off-Roading

Ford adds available FX4 Off-Road Package to 2020 Expedition Limited

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Dec 18, 2019, 1:25 pm

Ford has made a new FX4 off-roading package available for the 2020 Expedition.

Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company

The 2020 Ford Expedition Limited delivers premium features and appointments that would be at home in the parking lot of any steak house in Texas. Add in the FX4 off-road package and the large SUV is also at home on most any Texas ranch road as well.

"There's a growing trend in people looking to enjoy rugged terrain without having to give up the refinement, comfort or convenience of getting there," said Devin McParlane, Ford Expedition consumer marketing manager.

2020 Ford Expedition Limited FX4 Package The package is only available on Expedition Limited models.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company

Research by MaritzCX shows that nearly 20 percent of Expedition owners use their vehicle for off-roading. Forty-five percent take their SUV hunting, camping, or fishing.

The FX4 package includes 32-inch all-terrain tires on 18-inch metallic gray-painted cast-aluminum rims, off-road-tuned shocks, seven underbody skid plates (including a new sand shield to protect turbocharger intercoolers, steel plates to protect steering gear, engine, transmission and transfer case, and a full-length guard for the fuel tank). The chin spoiler beneath the front bumper is shortened to improve approach angles for climbing over steep obstacles. There are also chrome-plated running boards with angular step bars.

FX4 badging adorns the liftgate, front fender, and key points inside the vehicle's cabin.

The model is powered by a standard 375-horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine that is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It has a two-speed electronically controlled four-wheel-drive transfer case with neutral towing capability, electronic limited-slip differential, Terrain Management System, and heavy-duty radiator. Standard features include a 360-degree camera, rubber floor liners, and Ford Co-Pilot360 safety and driver assistance technology.

2020 Ford Expedition Limited FX4 Package Each model comes with FX4 badging.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company

The Expedition can tow up to 9,200 pounds, leading its class.

The new 2020 Expedition Limited FX4 package is available on the standard Expedition and extended-length Expedition MAX versions. It is currently on sale at a Ford dealership near you. The 2020 Ford Expedition Limited starts at $63,885 including a destination charge and minus $1,500 in current incentives. The FX4 package adds $2,035 to the price tag.

 
 

Geneva Motor Show 2020

The Czinger 21C is a 3D-printed dual center-seat hybrid hypercar set to debut in March

There's a new horse in town - actually, 1,233 horses.

Photo courtesy of Czinger

The man behind the Divergent Blade, a 3D-printed supercar, is at it again. Czinger Vehicles is poised to debut its U.S.-developed model, the 21C in front of the crowd during the Geneva International Motor Show in early March.

An early peek at the car has revealed Pagani and Koenigsegg-like looks and a smiling LED taillight at the rear sitting below a giant wing. Led by company CEO and founder Kevin Czinger, the designer of the Divergent Blade, Czinger Vehicles has put forth some impressive stats regarding the C21. It says that it has 1,233 horsepower and can get from zero to 62 mph in 1.9 seconds.

Czinger 21C hypercar At the back is a smiling LED taillight.Photo courtesy of Czinger

In an interview last year with Road and Track, Czinger said, "We're looking to combine computing power, science, and additive manufacturing into one system."

Ahead of the car's debut Czinger has released two hype videos:

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When describing the Divergent Blade, Czinger revealed that it's made of 3D-printed sections that are fused together using reinforced carbon fiber elements. That structure also included aluminum and titanium. The 21C likely features much of the same components.

We already know that the 21C will not have traditional seats. Like in a fighter jet or a Renault Twizzy, the two seats will be one behind the other at the center of the car.

Czinger will build customer versions of the 2C1 in Los Angeles where the company has its headquarters. The company already has a worldwide dealer network with salespeople in Los Gatos, Beverly Hills, Miami, Mexico City, Dallas, New York, London, Munich, Frankfurt, and Stuttgart.

Czinger 21C hypercar The car has Pagani and Koenigsegg-like looks.Photo courtesy of Czinger

Watch for more news on the model following its debut in Switzerland on March 3. Follow all of our Geneva International Motor Show coverage here.

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New Model News

Ford confirms Bronco debuting in March, smaller Bronco Sport coming

Ford has confirmed details about the forthcoming Bronco debut.

Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company

The day we knew would arrive is almost here. Reporting by Automotive News from the NADA Show has revealed when we can expect to see the 2021 Ford Bronco and a host of other details enthusiasts will want to know about.

First things first. The 2021 Ford Bronco will officially be revealed in March. This is likely to happen at a private event that will stream live on Ford's social channels similar to how the 2020 Ford Explorer was revealed. The public will likely not be able to get close and personal with the SUV until the New York Auto Show in mid-April.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport In 2018, Ford teased that a junior version of the Bronco was coming.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company

Speaking of the New York Auto Show, that's when we'll likely see the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, a smaller variant of the Bronco that's about the same size as the 2020 Ford Escape.

Like the 2020 Land Rover Defender, the Bronco will come in two- and four-door variants. Those doors, as well as the SUV's hardtop roof, will be removable and are designed to store inside the Bronco's cargo area.

Late last year, AutomotiveMap captured the sound of the Bronco's powertrain in action.

The Bronco Sport is likely to go on sale this year with the Bronco following in 2021. Ford dealers will likely accept pre-sale orders of the vehicle so it could be a while before shoppers see one languishing on dealership lots. The SUV will be sold at every Ford dealership in the U.S.

In an effort to keep buyers from heading straight from the dealership to the aftermarket shop, Ford will roll out a long list of accessories at the same time as the models. This fits in with a growing trend amongst automakers and something Ford has seen success with in Ranger and Explorer model rollouts. Automotive News reports that dealerships were told that accessories will be available at launch.

The debut of the Bronco and Bronco Sport comes at a time when Ford is on a roll revealing desirable new product. In the last two years there have been redesigned Escape, Explorer, and Expedition models arrive on dealership lots. The Ranger and Mustang Mach-E have debuted. Ford has recently refreshed the Super Duty, GT, and Mustang, and brought the EcoSport to the U.S.

The company recently announced the FordPass Charging Network in support of future electric vehicle charging and expanded the model lineup to include new trim levels and packages for some of its best-selling products like the Expedition, Explorer, Ranger, and F-Series.

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