To achieve these figures the Explorer America features a unibody (rather than the current body-on-frame construction) as well as lightweight materials, suspension and chassis components, and a downsized V6 engine. This enables the concept to decrease weight by 150 pounds over a comparable modern-day V6-powered Explorer.

Innovative design features abound both on the exterior and interior of the vehicle, including a sliding rear door and a work table with seats that deploys from the tailgate.

Be sure to check out our coverage of the Explorer America concept in our forthcoming Detroit Auto Show highlights.

Source: cardesignnews