The only tests that are very difficult to copy are the climatic tests, which is why the new Ford Explorer in these days takes place them in Dubai, in a fairly humid climate of the desert.
Ford team assesses the effectiveness of the climate system and the comfort of passengers, while traveling on such a territory. Engineers equipped with a prototype Explorer temperature sensors, it is in those areas that are considered essential for a comfortable location of driver and passengers in the car, and in the course of testing has been modified in the air conditioning system.
In addition, the desert is the best place to assess the effectiveness and the ability to wheel-drive system, without driver intervention.
"High temperature, stuffy, humid because of the presence of the sea, will help refine the new Ford Explorer, making it the most preferred of the available analogues" - said in a release.
"Ford is annually sells about 10,000 Explorer only in the Middle East market. If we can gain the respect of customers here, we can win the trust anywhere.