Jeep (and their sister companies Dodge, and RAM for that matter) are known for their bold, bright colors, some of which have become iconic, so a Pink Jeep Wrangler isn’t too much of a surprise.
Tuscadero is the official name of the new color, which Jeep describes as, “a deep and intense chromatic magenta.”
Jeep didn’t mention where the name comes from. Perhaps it comes from “Pinky” Tuscadero, Fonzie’s girlfriend and demolitions derby driver from Happy Days, maybe?
Note that the pink Jeep color is only available for a limited time (until November 2021). Tuscadero is a $395 option that can be added to any Jeep Wrangler order starting today. That includes all 2-door, and 4-door models in the following trims; Sport, Willys Sport, Sport S, Islander, Willys, Freedom, Sport Altitude, Sahara, Rubicon, High Altitude, Rubicon 392, and the 4xe.
Although the color option isn’t showing on Jeeps’ website yet, your Jeep dealer can build and order the Wrangler with Tuscadero exterior paint for you.
An iconic outdoor adventure vehicle steeped in off-road history, a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4×4 starts at $34,065 MSRP. Adding the Tuscadero pink paint color brings that to $34,460 MSRP as a starting price.
What do you think of this color? Let us know in the comments below.
L Baures has been working in the automotive industry both in the U.K and in the U.S. for over 10 years. She has driven hundreds of vehicles, not only new cars but beaters without heaters, fast cars on fire, slow cars in snow, off-road trucks in the mucks, and old pickups with pups. She’s driven heaps of Jeeps, miles in muscle, and once took her gran in a car from Japan. L B. was a member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association.
Ford say this Explorer is the, “Most off-road capable Explorer yet.”
2021 Explorer Timberline Exterior
To give the Explorer Timberline a rugged exterior appearance, the 3 row SUV comes with a pair of Red Ember tow hooks, Timberline badging, LED fog lamps, and high-gloss painted aluminum wheels that feature a laser-etched Timberline logo.
Forged Green Metallic (a new color) is the color the vehicle will launches in. A dark Carbonized Gray grille comes with a wiring harness ready to set up Ford Performance auxiliary lights (dealer install) which have 160,000 candelas to illuminate nighttime trails. The unique front and rear fascias aren’t just for looks. Read on to find out more.
Photo: Ford.
Timberline Off-Road Features
Not just rugged on the outside, the 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline features a host of usable off-road features. Steel skid-plates on the underbody protect important parts of the vehicle such as the engine and transmission. Steering and suspension are specially tuned for off-roading, including the front spring rebound to prevent abrupt jarring.
A Torsen® limited-slip rear differential aids in transferring power/grip between wheels when splipping occurs in order to maximize grip.
Timberline Explorer also benefits from an extra 0.8-inches of ride height, increasing grousing clearance to 8.7-inches. A front a rear fascia redesign allows the SUV to have more aggressive approach and departure angles (clearance for steep/short distance angles). To be more specific the approach angle is 23.5 degrees and the departure angle is 23.7 degrees.
Standard features on all 4WD Explorer’s include Intelligent-Four-Wheel-Drive, Hill Descent Control, and the Terrain Management System with drive modes. Drive modes include; Normal, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand, slippery, Sport, Tow/Haul, and Eco.
Tires are Bridgestone Dueler P265/65R-18 all-terrain tires, which Ford says, have a “tread pattern that balances off-road traction and on-road quietness.”
Interior
2021 Ford Explorer Timberline- Interior. Photo: Ford.
On the inside, the 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline comes in a Deep Cypress trim color. The instrument panels get a Stone Mech applique, while other accents such as the center stack, armrest trim and door armrest trim are Satin Silver Twilight.
Seats are (heated) cloth with easy-to-clean ActiveX trim around the edges and orange decorative stitching.
Explorer Timberline Active Safety
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Speed Sign Recognition, Evasive Steering Assist, and Lane Centering are all available as part of the Ford Co-Pilot360 or Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package. A 360-degree camera provides a view of obstacles around the vehicle. A front camera provides useful views ahead while navigating off-road terrain.
2021 Ford Explorer Timberline models are available to order now, and due to arrive in Ford dealerships this summer.
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