
{"id":1120,"date":"2016-02-09T21:58:31","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T21:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:52:08","slug":"2017-ford-explorer-xlt-sport-appearance-package-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2017-ford-explorer-xlt-sport-appearance-package-release-date\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2017 Explorer Gets XLT Sport Appearance Package!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Trucks like the Ford F-150 regularly get specialized packages to allow drivers to customize their vehicles to their personal aesthetic and work needs, though options like the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2016-ford-f-150-lariat-special-edition-appearance-package\/\">Lariat Special Edition Appearance Package<\/a>. Now the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-ford-explorer-winder-ga\">Ford Explorer<\/a> is going to get a specialty option of its own! Keep reading to check out the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package release date and other great details of this newly enhanced SUV.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package Release Date<\/h2>\n<p>This package will go on sale this summer when the 2017 Ford Explorer reaches dealerships. Considered a sixth trim for the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/clp-2016-ford-explorer-atlanta-ga\"> popular Ford Explorer full-size SUV<\/a>, the XLT Sport Appearance Package will add multiple visual accents to standard XLT equipment. These features include a Magnetic Gray grille, mirror caps, rear applique, and 20-inch wheels, as well as Ebony Black body side cladding and a Black roof rack.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18844\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2016\/02\/23102545\/Front-quarter-view-of-the-2017-Ford-Explorer-XLT-off-roading_B1_o.jpg\" alt=\"Front-quarter view of the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT off-roading\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2016\/02\/23102545\/Front-quarter-view-of-the-2017-Ford-Explorer-XLT-off-roading_B1_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2016\/02\/23102545\/Front-quarter-view-of-the-2017-Ford-Explorer-XLT-off-roading_B1_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Interior changes will be focused on the seating style. The front seats will be Dark Earth Gray leather with premium Salerno leather outer bolsters. The rear seats will be Miko suede, also in Dark Earth Gray. Umber scrim, door trim inserts, and contrast stitching will be throughout the cabin.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Read More:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-car-do-mulder-and-scully-drive-in-the-new-x-files\/\"> Ford Explorer Is Mulder and Scully&#8217;s Ride In New X-Files<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>An Explorer hood badge and logoed floor mats will complete the specialty features of 2017 Ford Explorere XLT Sport Appearance Package. The vehicle will also carry power, comfort and convenience features standard to Explorer XLT trim, such as the 3.5-liter V6 engine, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/differences-between-ford-sync3-and-ford-sync\/\">SYNC 3 infotainment system<\/a>, LED fog lights, 10-way powered driver&#8217;s seating with lumbar support, and Intelligent Access with a push-button start.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/contact-akins-ford-in-winder-ga\">Contact an Akins Ford sales representative<\/a> today to learn more about the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package and its likely arrival date here in Winder GA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trucks like the Ford F-150 regularly get specialized packages to allow drivers to customize their vehicles to their personal aesthetic and work needs, though options like the Lariat Special Edition Appearance Package. Now the Ford Explorer is going to get a specialty option of its own! 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