Detroit, USA (BGN) – After months of leaks, teasers and speculation – details of the all new 2011 Ford Explorer has been available for all eager car enthusiasts. The updated mid-size Ford SUV seems to have embarked on a new chapter with the vehicle taking the best parts of what has transformed Ford in recent years from aging giant to new frontier pioneer.

The all new Ford Explorer 2011 packs a new platform, a streamlined body losing some of the weight of past models, top of the line safety technology, and a transition to environmentally friendly fuel-efficient engines.

Ford Explorer 2011

But Ford hasn’t totally gone away from its roots – still sporting proudly the “4WD” badge, the 7.9 inches of ground clearance, and a feature called TMS (Terrain Management System) where the driver can choose a type of terrain and the 2011 Ford Explorer can adjust on demand.

Ford has continued to build on its reputation as one of the leaders in in-car safety with a multitude of features: high strength steels, multiple airbags, side canopies in case of a roll-over, a new curve control feature and a deep integration of car alert systems which have both safety and convenience implications. The biggest new safety feature is the world’s first inflatable safety belt – which will help backseat passengers become safer than ever.

Despite the technological, aesthetic, and safety improvements – the main talk around the 2011 Ford Explorer will still boil down to its engines: either a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine (2.0-liters / 237 horsepower), or a 3.5-liter V-6 290 horsepower engine. Either way it looks like the 2011 Ford Explorer, despite its larger size compared to previous models, will be a undeniably efficient mid-size SUV out of the USA. All 2011 Explorer pictures, previews, and reviews indicate that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) have a hit on their hands – and interested parties will be able to buy 2011 Ford Explorer towards the end of this year.