Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+, 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder or V6 hybrid, 360-degree camera But it was still kind of eye opening to get in the back of these. DAN EDMUNDS: I think they were a little more consistent across a wider range of road surfaces. We tested the new 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid on a short off-road course and on public roads while towing a 4,500-pound boat on trailer. It's just really nice on a winding road. Adaptive headlights JONATHAN ELFALAN: I mean, that just goes to show you where the Telluride and the Palisade are at. 20-inch alloy wheels DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah. JONATHAN ELFALAN: It's probably a good time to mention car seats. OK, but it is just a tray on the floor. It received an impressive score of 8.4 out of 10 overall, which is to say we really like this thing. No, that stickered at 53,120. Leather-covered sport bucket seats All of these things have a pretty broad price range. 322 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm That should wake you up. KURT NIEBUHR: Yeah, when I first walked up and tried that on the Hyundai Palisade, I swiped my foot and the hatch opened. So KIA and Hyundai are providing a real value at this price point. Edmunds also provides tools to allow shopper to compare vehicles to similar models of their choosing by warranty, interior features, exterior features, specifications, fuel economy, vehicle dimensions, consumer rating, edmunds rating, and color. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. And they'd actually slid inside there. And you get that with a Ford. 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 (Platinum) 2020 Ford Explorer vs. Kia Telluride Edmunds members save an average of $8,328 by getting upfront special offers. And by we, I mean Dan. can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. The high-octane ST unleashes the fury with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (400 hp, 415 lb-ft), 20-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension. That Ford is really fast. It also has Reverse Brake Assist, which will automatically stop the Explorer if it senses you are backing up into something. The sporty ST starts at $54,740, while the flagship Platinum model begins at $58,250. There are several notable equipment packages available for the XLT. JONATHAN ELFALAN: So other than hauling things inside, SUVs are generally more capable at towing things than other types of vehicles. There was no problem getting the rig up to highway speed, and although I occasionally could feel the trailer rocking forward a bit during mild throttle adjustments on the highway, it was too subtle to be bothersome. It comes with a few more features and offers several upgrades you can't get in the base Explorer. I know that styling is very subjective and it always will be. It’s ability to waft from a low rpm to merge onto a highway is excellent. The base Explorer’s second row is a 3-person bench, making for a total seating capacity of seven. 40/20/40 2nd-row seat Our team drives every car you can buy. The estimated special offer price in your area is $46,036. Lease a new 2020 XLT for $431 for 36 months. Real wood trim graces the Platinum’s dash, whose stitched leather cover complements the fine hides on the seats. The Ford has something similar, but it's kind of buried into a setting that they call trail. EPA city/highway fuel economy: 27/29 mpg (RWD), 23/26 mpg (AWD) 12.3-INCH DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Class III Trailer Tow Package: This package includes a Class III chassis-mounted hitch, along with trailer connectors and an engine oil cooler. Performance: After test driving all trim levels of the explorer to see if I could get away with a 4 cyl model, I ultimately decided that the low RPM torque available in the twin turbo model was a necessity for my style of driving. With the third row folded, or with all seats folded, the Traverse has about 10 cubic feet more cargo space than the Ford. Although the all-wheel-drive (AWD) system of the new Explorer SLT disconnects the front axle on the highway for improved fuel economy (and can send as much as 50 percent of the power to the front wheels in slippery conditions), the new Explorer didn’t reveal its rear power bias when accelerating out of corners. 4-way front passenger seat To learn more about the Pilot of this generation, read Edmunds' long-term road test of a 2016 Honda Pilot Elite. We tallied up all the scores. At a starting price of $58,250, the 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum is by no means inexpensive, but it’s well equipped with a twin-panel moonroof, LED headlights and seemingly acres of interior leather. DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah, but it's going to be you know dirt roads, not the Rubicon trail. The average savings for the 2020 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) is 19% below the MSRP. Edmunds members save an average of $8,383 by getting upfront special offers. If you aren’t familiar with Ford Blue Advantage, you aren’t alone. What about cargo capacity? DAN EDMUNDS: Push buttons, though. So when you grab the strap, you need to pull it back and hold it in place when you release it. Both models also come with Active Park Assist as well, which can, at the push of a button, park the Explorer into a parallel or perpendicular spot—operating the accelerator, brake, and steering wheel—and pull it out again. DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah, I think so. We expect the Highlander hybrid to return significantly better mileage than the Explorer at the expense of some performance. Early Explorers were built on truck frames and were primarily driven by the rear wheels, and the outgoing model employed a front-wheel-drive layout and used car-like unibody construction. The 2020 Ford Explorer has two complete sets of LATCH car-seat connectors in the second row and two complete sets in the third row. It's not really very good at just picking a temperature and setting it and forgetting. The Explorer third row seats just two, so maximum passenger count is seven with the 2nd-row bench or six with captain’s chairs. The Ford Explorer has uncommonly good balance and poise for a midsize three-row SUV. You can nap anytime, but deals like these won’t last forever. It’s a great deal for well-qualified buyers. They've got some really cool forged aluminum control arms underneath there. Edmunds members save an average of $6,571 by getting upfront special offers. It boasts a tremendously spacious cabin and plenty of storage room. The new Explorer ST model’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 produces 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque, figures that tower above most non-luxury competitors’. Leather-wrapped steering wheel As such, this new 2020 Explorer represents a return to this model’s rear-drive roots, but without the truck-like body-on-frame construction. sale near. Higher trim levels have a pair of captain’s chairs in the second row, meaning they seat a maximum of six. But what it means is doesn't take up much space. Toyota, like Ford, offers a hybrid powertrain, and is one of the only other models in the segment to do so. DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah, it feels really eager. This touch screen looks like a permanently affixed iPad, replete with swipe and pinch-to-zoom capability. 2020 Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee 360-degree camera But having a larger, rear facing car seat, I found that there were significantly more space in the Telluride and Palisade than there was in the Explorer, where I could barely fit a hand in between the driver's seat and the car seat when it suggested for myself. They had blind spot monitoring. Like, I think the interior quality of both those cabins were really nice, the materials that they use, everything felt solidly screwed together. For example, with $3,817 down, you can get an Explorer XLT for $431 a month for 84 months. The new Explorer Hybrid, based on the Limited trim, begins at $53,375 and tops out at about $61,000 when fully optioned. Cargo volume and 3rd-row-seat space are also very close. The estimated special offer price in your area is $37,759. KURT NIEBUHR: Yes. There's a lot of grip too. The XLT ups the ante with a leather-covered steering wheel and available all-wheel drive, while the Limited and Hybrid add leather-trimmed seats, a 360-degree camera, a foot-operated hands-free power liftgate and power front seats. JONATHAN ELFALAN: The KIA Telluride is our number one ranked midsize three row SUV, recently beating out our previous favorite, the Honda Pilot. Hyundai , however, is pretty new to the three-row SUV game. August 27, 2020 - The all-new 2020 Ford Explorer is the best-selling three-row crossover SUV in America and has a maximum tow rating of 5,600 pounds when properly equipped. 318 horsepower at 6,500 rpm Each lightly used Gold-level model features lower-than-average mileage and clean vehicle-history report. As in the Deep Snow/Sand model, the Explorer’s forward mobility is significantly enhanced via a shift schedule and traction control tailored specifically the given condition. Compared to the Traverse, the Explorer’s wheelbase is nearly 2 inches shorter and the Ford is 5.5 inches shorter overall. 20-inch machined aluminum wheels (optional 21s) You've got a place to put your phone. Go to the Ford homepage Skip To Content Menu Expand menu Collapse menu. Hands-free foot-operated liftgate Via steady adjustments to the throttle, shift points and traction control, this mode keeps the 2020 Explorer going, even in deep sand. They say that so you can hop into the back row between the captain's chairs. You really feel the boost, not so much the eco. Deep Snow/Sand is what you’ll need if you’re trying to reach the office before the snowplows have cleared the roads. The cargo floor is reversible, with carpet on one side and vinyl on the other. But with a seat all the way back-- I'm 6' 2, so I notice it more-- there's just kind of like a little less leg room in the Explorer. It's quick and easy. Available all-wheel drive, 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder or V6 hybrid Standard equipment for the base Explorer includes 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, rear privacy glass, a power liftgate, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, a driver information display, an eight-way power driver's seat, a 40/20/40-split second-row seat, and a 50/50-split third-row seat. Look around; Explorers are everywhere. The 202A package adds silver-painted elements at the bottom of the bumpers, LED foglights, remote engine start, simulated-leather upholstery, and an eight-way power passenger seat (with power lumbar adjustment). Ford claims the new Explorer has a bit more hiproom and headroom than before, and the 2nd-row seats now can slide fore and aft—a common feature that helps apportion space depending on requirements. And then there's another one for sand and deep snow. The more I drive the more they shift and move. As such, this new 2020 Explorer represents a return to this model’s rear-drive roots, but without the truck-like body-on-frame construction. I kind of like that better. They're not going to feel like a vehicle that you can go out and you'd want to attack a back road in. The F-150 XLT offers robust horsepower and other exciting features. JONATHAN ELFALAN: We put these SUVs through our rigorous and standardized testing and evaluation process to find out which of these three you'd have at the top of your shopping list. The priciest 2.3-liter Explorer, the opulently equipped Limited model, starts at $48,130. The switch back to rear-wheel drive makes sense on numerous levels. But that means one of these vehicles comes out in last place. 400-HORSEPOWER ECOBOOST V6 KURT NIEBUHR: I think as long as you're still sitting in the front seats of these vehicles, we can talk about climate control because each of these SUVs handles it in their own way. You could put the third row seat up from either the rear passenger door or the trunk. Powering the sporty new Explorer ST is a 400-hp version of the same engine, with 415 lb-ft of torque. of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap new, used, or certified pre-owned (CPO) 2020 Ford Explorer for By moving the front wheels forward, Ford has reduced front overhang and improved upon every important interior dimension in all three rows of seats. JONATHAN ELFALAN: Yeah we actually tried loading all three of these with carry on luggage. Look around; Explorers are everywhere. Both have 21-inch wheels, red-painted calipers and upgraded brakes. Satin-aluminum grille and lower bodyside cladding VEHICLES. That translates primarily into reduced cargo space: With all seats in place, the Explorer’s cargo capacity is nearly 5 cubic feet less than the Chevy’s. A factory-trained technician has performed a 172-point inspection on these F-150s before certification. The suspension features MacPherson struts in front along with a multilink independent rear. the 2020 Ford Explorer and all its trim types. 59k for an American Crossover is steep, but to get an equivalently equipped German SUV is over 70k, and much more if you want a usable third row from some brands. Depending on the model/trim level that you reach for in your new Explorer, you can find extras like leather, heated/ventilated front seats, a 10-way power passenger seat, Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+, a Qi wireless-device charging pad and as many as four USB ports (including type-C) along with three 12-volt outlets and a 110-volt outlet. No small coincidence, this unheralded holiday always falls the day after the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. The average price paid for a new 2020 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) is trending $7,266 below the manufacturer’s MSRP. Like the performance, it's got it. But Dodge's largest SUV does have some highlights, including several V8 engine choices, enviable tow ratings and an adult-friendly third row. 2020 Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander Ford claims the new Explorer has a bit more hiproom and headroom than before, and the 2nd-row seats now can slide fore and aft—a common feature that helps apportion space depending on requirements. You don't have to look very far or very hard to see plasticky interior plastics, unsightly gaps and mediocre design details. I'll be fighting with Ford now. 8-inch touch screen Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2020 Explorer The maximum trailer-tow rating for the Traverse V6 is 5,000 pounds. What did you guys think? The 2020 Ford Explorer offers a number of package enhancements as well: Class III Trailer Tow Package: This package includes a Class III chassis-mounted hitch, along with trailer connectors and an engine oil cooler. But when it came to installing the seat base, all three were relatively easy. Best of luck. The Explorer's cargo hold is generous. EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/24 mpg (AWD) And so it should be two better based on similar driving. Research the 2020 Ford Explorer with our expert reviews and ratings. It was front drive in the last generation but they changed back to rear drive. KURT NIEBUHR: Now we have the new Hyundai Palisade and the all new Ford Explorer. DAN EDMUNDS: But this is a great way to talk about an SUVs interior. And then there's the center console, which isn't too huge. Upshifts occur at higher engine speeds to reduce the frequency of shifts, and more engine braking is allowed, making life easier for the Explorer’s brakes during descents. Ford, as stated, hasn’t released any fuel economy figure for the new Explorer Hybrid, but the company did say it will have an impressive range in excess of 500 miles. This car basically takes me for a ride while on the highway. And the 2.3 liter Ford is rated at 23. With its 365-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6, the Platinum is a hot rod, an Explorer that blends thrilling power with sublime luxury. This represents an upgrade over the outgoing model’s Enhanced Active Park Assist, which handles the steering but requires the driver to work the pedals. That's not the issue. It's when you get into the second row. The non-hybrid Explorer tows up to 5,300 pounds with the 2.3-liter or 5,600 with the turbo V6. KURT NIEBUHR: So that Ford is [BLEEP] fast. Power liftgate 12.3-INCH DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER It also tosses in a few extra benefits like 24-hour roadside assistance and a free 90-day satellite-radio subscription. Gears 8, 9 and 10, incidentally, are all overdrive ratios, so they rarely came into play anywhere but on the highway. Here again, the difference can be seen primarily in the cargo hold, where the Explorer has a 2-cubic-foot advantage with all seats upright, a 7-cubic-foot advantage behind the second row, and approximately 10 cubic feet more space with all seats folded. But get this: If you set the cruise at a few mph above the posted limit (as many people do as a way of making good time but without attracting undue attention), Speed Sign Recognition will honor that request (up to a certain point). Max tow rating of the Kia Telluride is 5,000 pounds. If you don’t value massage seats or the upgraded stereo (I do) then skip the technology package with the big screen as the implementation is much better in the smaller screen. The base 2020 Ford Explorer, just called the Explorer, starts with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $32,765, plus a $1,095 destination fee. On paper, the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that powers the Base, XLT and Limited models is rated to return slightly better fuel economy than its closest competition. But fact of the matter is, the benchmark has been moved. Leather-wrapped front console and door armrests I Love the way this vehicle handles. And I think it fits in with the brand. Since a Hybrid was part of Ford’s original plans for this new 6th-generation Explorer, no space compromises needed to be made. The average savings for the 2020 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) is 14.6% below the MSRP. But the compromised outward visibility and low-quality interior materials prevent it from being a top-ranked competitor. While that may not sound like much, it was enough to make us nervous, although not as concerned as we were when crossing a 12-inch-deep pond in this first gas-electric Explorer. DAN EDMUNDS: Inclement weather is the main reason for having all wheel drive, here. I mean we can argue that point. Maybe I can help you avoid this problem. With that in mind, we think the, Please enter U.S. ZIP code to see vehicles for sale, Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A), Ford Explorer vs. Kia Telluride vs. Hyundai Palisade -- 2020 Midsize SUV Comparison Test, 2020 Ford Explorer Review and First Drive, 2020 Ford Explorer First Look | NY Auto Show. The Ford isn't really very happy doing that, whereas the Hyundai and KIA are just fine. And this is no hollow promise because it offers a much better driving experience than any previous Explorer — or the majority of its competition. Our editors want to help you make the best decision on a car that fits your life. You probably care about Ford Explorer fuel economy, so it's important to know that the Explorer gets an EPA-estimated 20 mpg to 28 mpg, depending on the configuration. Now we were able to fit four kind of laying down and squishing it a little bit. DAN EDMUNDS: I guess if you stood back there and then started talking, got interrupted by a dog walker coming by-- JONATHAN ELFALAN: Yeah, but it's also nice to know that you can turn that feature off if you don't like it. We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. JONATHAN ELFALAN: I also liked the speed and ease of which those KIA seats folded. 20-inch alloy wheels The competition's very well-equipped top-level models cost less than a lowly Explorer XLT with minimal options. Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters The Pilot Elite is the fanciest trim level at Honda and is priced at $48,020, about $10,000 less than the Explorer Platinum. On the dirt, we climbed a steep grade with complete ease, then descended a different hill with our feet off the pedals using hill descent control to maintain control of the vehicle. Edmunds members save an average of $7,266 by getting upfront special offers. People stop me at gas stations and they wondered what it was. The Pilot’s maximum tow rating with all-wheel drive is 5,000 pounds, while front-drive models can tow 3,500 pounds. you're interested in, check the AutoCheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find Heated sport-style steering wheel, 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 with 400 horsepower, Black grille mesh, lower bodyside cladding, 20-inch machined aluminum wheels (optional 21s), 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 with 365 horsepower The 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $61,205. But the Highlander isn’t quite as extensively changed, so there are several comparisons that can be drawn. But the KIA is instantly recognizable as a KIA. According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2020 Ford Explorer: The least-expensive 2020 Ford Explorer is the 2020 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A). The top-spec Traverse is the High Country AWD, priced at $54,395—that’s about $5K less than the Explorer Platinum. JONATHAN ELFALAN: Now, what is that thing about having CarPlay plugged in and using the native nav. But that said, we did spend a little bit of time with these things off road. I was always comfortable. A 10-speed automatic transmission is standard across the board. But things start to get different when you put up the third row to put people in it. That Palisade starts at 32,645, the Telluride at 32,785, and the Explorer XLT starts at 37,870. Dual-zone climate control And what we found is that we could fit five regulation size carry on luggages in the back of both the Telluride and the Palisade and just hit the hatch button and have the hatch close all by itself. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what This feature is not available. Upgrades for these trims include 20-inch wheels, upgraded rear brakes, automatic wipers, front parking sensors, power-folding mirrors, a hands-free liftgate, ambient interior lighting, driver-seat memory functions, a power-adjustable steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, power-assisted folding and heated second-row seats, and power-folding third-row seats.