# The First Supercharged SUV Was An Explorer – But It Wasn't Built By Ford

> From the traditional sports car enthusiast's perspective, the concept of a high-horsepower, performance-oriented sport utility vehicle might still seem strange, yet today's auto market has shown that buyers have a…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2183118/first-supercharged-suv-saleen-xp8-ford-explorer/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a1bad99a59e9c43bb0812c7)
- **Published:** 2026-05-31
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ford #supercharged #wasn #built #dodge #explorer #high #suvs
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