The 2025 Ford Explorer continues to stick to the formula that has made the Explorer one of the most popular SUVs in the US: offering performance, comfort, and practicality, all while remaining affordable. For 2025, however, it ups the ante by adopting a more rugged look and character.
The Exciting Features of the 2025 Ford Explorer
Powerful Engine Options
The Explorer offers two robust engines to choose from. Standard is the 2.3-liter turbo-four that pushes out an incredible 300 HP with up to 310 pound-feet of torque. If you crave even more muscle, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 comes through with a whopping 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque! Paired with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, either of these responsive powerhouses delivers power effortlessly, allowing you to overtake with ease while towing up to 5,000 pounds.
Aggressive Performance
The Explorer stands out from other midsize SUVs with its thrilling drive, thanks to the numerous high-performance features it can come with. Rear-wheel drive is made standard by design; to ensure excellent weight distribution for confident stability. This allows this three-row SUV to maintain composure even when carving turns at high speeds. Moreover, the available sport-tuned suspension tightens the chassis to enhance cornering stability, while the rack-pinion steering provides an intimate connection to the road, resulting in sharp handling.
When you encounter rough terrain, the Explorer rises to the occasion with nearly 8 inches of ground clearance and several available off-road features. They include an intelligent four-wheel-drive system with hill descent control and a terrain management system. This terrain management system offers up to seven custom drive modes for different conditions, including Normal, Eco, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Off-Road, and Deep Snow/Sand. It prepares the vehicle for different terrains by providing the right traction settings for each situation.
Sophisticated Technology
The Explorer boasts a cutting-edge suite of standard and available technologies to make your drives safer and easier. Driver-assistance features such as the BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system, adaptive cruise control, the lane centering system, and various towing technologies take the dread out of long drives. Meanwhile, safety systems such as pre-collision assist with active braking, evasive steering assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and more, work actively to ensure everyone’s safety.
Premium Interior
The Ford Explorer’s cabin can get incredibly luxurious with the right available appointments. These include quilted leather upholstery, a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, heated, ventilated, and massaging seats, second-row captain’s chairs, a 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in, Amazon, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, wireless charging, onboard Wi-Fi, a twin-panel panoramic sunroof, and more!
Feeling ready to get behind the wheel of the rugged Ford Explorer and experience its thrills first-hand? Contact Spikes Ford in Mission, TX, today, to set up your test drive!
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