Jun 18, 2019 edmunds travels to the pacific northwest to test drive the allnew 2020 ford explorer, the allnew sixth generation of this popular family suv. How does the ford edge compare to the ford explorer. See how the latest 3row suvs from ford, kia, hyundai, buick, and. Thats the message ford is sending with the 400hp explorer st. Available with v6 or v8 power, it competes against the chevy trailblazer, jeep grand cherokee, toyota 4runner, and. Ford had smartly moved the explorer to a car related chassis, giving it great handling and a plusher interior, and more tech features. Ford engineers say that the rear drive chassis brings a newfound sense of balance thanks to its improved weight distribution, and theyre. Interior features include navigation, apple car play and android auto, dual. The redesigned 2020 ford explorer has improved handling, a lineup of peppy engines, and a lengthy list of standard safety features. The 2020 ford explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect. Comparatively, the 400hp explorer st earned 25 mpg on our highway test, which beat its epa rating by 1. The explorers an old dog in this segment, having existed in one form or another since 1990 and in its current iteration since 2011. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs.
Aug 30, 2019 ford moves its new explorer to a reardrive platform, then hotrods it with a potent v6 and allwheel drive. The ford explorer helped usher in the era of the sportutility as a family vehicle, and was the first suv to break into the list of the 10 bestselling vehicles in america in 1991. See your ford or lincoln dealer for complete details and qualifications. Axz plan pricing, including axz plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible ford motor company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and ford motor company eligible. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. Axz plan pricing, including axz plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible ford motor company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and ford motor company eligible partners.
Explorer was completely redesigned for the 2006 model year and we were pleased with the new steering, the new suspension, and the new brakes, all. The threerow, midsized ford explorer suv is redesigned for 2020. Despite the fact that both are a bit long in the tooth, they. For its class the x5 does it with a single turbo i6 vs the tt v6 ford is using here in the aviator all while getting better mpg. Comfort rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the ford expedition than in the ford explorer. And, in testing the maxed out platinum with an exceedingly. That is a long, long time in car years, but the midsize ford suv still has some. Ford moves its new explorer to a reardrive platform, then hotrods it with a potent v6 and allwheel drive. Test ratings the 2020 ford explorer has not been tested.
But the suv is far from perfect and consumer reports finds the new myford touch controls complex and. The ford explorer has moved from a truckbased to a car based design. The ford explorer earned the lowest possble rating in the insurance institutes small ovelap test. Edmunds travels to the pacific northwest to testdrive the allnew 2020 ford explorer, the allnew sixth generation of this popular family suv. Its comfortable and roomy, with a ride geared more.
These figures are based on over 3,100 listings for the 2017 ford explorer on our site. Though its much improved, the explorer is up against some outstanding. If youre looking for a new 3row crossover, chances are both the 2019 ford explorer and the gmc acadia are on your list. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. The ford explorer offers just a little more front head and legroom than the ford edge, offering the driver. New technologies include the introduction of the copilot360 driverassistance bundle.
The brakes on our test car were grabby, and it took. The little fourpot has a lot of car to move, but it does so well. The ford expedition will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the. You feel more like the captain of an airliner than the driver of a car. It includes active safety features and driver assistance features.
Ford had smartly moved the explorer to a car related chassis, giving it great handling and a plusher interior, and more tech features than. We drive the new 2020 ford explorer, which is a big improvement over its predecessor largely thanks to a new platform. The explorer has been in production nearly 30 years. It includes active safety features and driver assistance features that. The side barrier test simulates an intersection collision between a standing vehicle and moving barrier at 38. In many ways, the 2020 ford explorer is a greatest hits of ford s bestselling suv. Compare 8 explorer trims and trim families below to see the differences in. Ford moves its new explorer to a rear drive platform, then hotrods it with a potent v6 and allwheel drive.
Combines the side barrier driver and the side pole star ratings into a front seat rating. After test driving all trim levels of the explorer to see if i could. Chief among them is the way that the new explorer drives. Mar 01, 2007 ford explorer is a traditional midsize suv with bodyonframe construction. Feb 08, 2016 the ford explorer is the bestselling midsize suv on the market, and has been for quite some time.
Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. See how the latest 3row suvs from ford, kia, hyundai, buick, and mazda measure up against their biggest competitors in features, handling, safety, and price. Jul 10, 2003 the ford explorer helped usher in the era of the sportutility as a family vehicle, and was the first suv to break into the list of the 10 bestselling vehicles in america in 1991. With a composed ride and plentiful cargo space, the 2020 ford explorer provides a broad lineup of familyfriendly suvs that all excel at their jobs. This headtohead comparison pits two allnew midsize suvs, 2020 ford explorer and 2020 hyundai palisade, against the 2019 toyota highlander, one of this years bestselling vehicles in the. Two of the longest running 3row suvs on the market are the 2019 dodge durango and the 2019 ford explorer.
Thankfully the new 2020 ford explorer, 2020 hyundai palisade, and 2020. Though its much improved, the explorer is up against some outstanding rivals and places near the bottom of our midsize suv rankings. Review the 2009 explorer crash safety ratings from the iihs and nhtsa to see how well passengers are protected in front, rear and side impact collisions. Like the original 1990s models, the 2020 explorer is based on a rear drive platform. Will a groundup redesign help the explorer maintain its lead in the threerow suv space. Ford explorer is a traditional midsize suv with bodyonframe construction. Oct 08, 2012 but can ford turn it into a driver s car. The rear seat rating is derived from the side barrier rear passenger rating. Available with v6 or v8 power, it competes against the chevy trailblazer, jeep grand cherokee, toyota 4runner, and nissan pathfinder.
The 2020 ford explorer and kia telluride are making an appearance at the detroit auto show. We also tested the fourcylinder explorer with all wheel. In an email, ford said that the explorer is safe, and has earned top scores in all other crash. While the ford averaged 21 mpg over 700 miles of mixed driving to the kias 20 mpg, on our 75mph highway fueleconomy test, the explorer returned a more impressive 28 mpg versus the tellurides. Engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey. Around 300 horsepower and performance potential to put a smile on the drivers face. Fords new explorer, a key player in the blue ovals suv lineup, is a fullsize. Jun 12, 2018 the ford explorer earned the lowest possble rating in the insurance institutes small ovelap test. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2020 ford explorer and 2020 lincoln aviator and 2020 mercedesbenz gle 350 and 2020 mercedesbenz gle 450. Jun 20, 2019 from onpavement driving dynamics to offpavement capability, and from safety engineering and systems to the infotainment technology, ford aims to make the 2020 explorer better than ever. We compare the new 2020 ford explorer with a 3row suv segment stalwart, the venerable honda pilot. Comfort the ford edge offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the ford explorer. Prices will vary depending on the vehicles condition, mileage, features, and location.
The ford explorer has never been a nameplate you might associate with an athletic driving experience. Back in 1990, ford introduced not just an suv, but a sales phenomenon with the firstgeneration explorer. This standard safety suite includes blind spot monitoring. To learn more about this new suv, and to sample it firsthand, ford invited me to drive the new explorer in the portland, oregon region. The ford explorer offers just a little more front head and legroom than the ford edge, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort. Comparing specs and photos of the 2020 ford explorer to those of the chevy traverse, honda pilot, hyundai palisade, subaru ascent and toyota highlander. Ford explorer rides smoothly, handles well, and the interior packaging is well thought out and executed. Jeep grand cherokee and ford explorer get worst ratings in. Jul 18, 2019 this headtohead comparison pits two allnew midsize suvs, 2020 ford explorer and 2020 hyundai palisade, against the 2019 toyota highlander, one of this years bestselling vehicles in the segment. From onpavement driving dynamics to offpavement capability, and from safety engineering and systems to the infotainment technology, ford aims to make the 2020 explorer better. Jan 09, 2019 the explorers an old dog in this segment, having existed in one form or another since 1990 and in its current iteration since 2011. It looks like the old one but is allnew underneath, with a turbocharged fourcylinder engine, a rearwheeldrive platform, and. Lincoln has come a long way but they dont compete with the germans, only the other americans and japanese.