The All-New Ford Explorer Redesign
The Ford Explorer is one of the best selling three-row SUVs in America, selling twice as many units as either Chevy's Tahoe or Traverse. The Explorer has become one of the most upscale mid-size SUV options, competing even with crossovers and SUV's from more upscale brands. With an all-new design for 2025, let's take a look at the new Explorer and you can decide if you love it or hate it.
With a fresh face for 2025, the mid-size Explorer comes in four trims, starting with the Explorer Active model rear-wheel drive with seating for seven. Standard features include rear parking sensors, a power lift gate, and a “Terrain Management System” to help with slippery, trail, snow/sand (four wheel drive only), or regular conditions. A 2.3L four cylinder turbo / 10 speed automatic is standard which hits 60 miles per hour in 6 seconds with 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standard wheels are 18 inch five spoke aluminum. LED headlamps and taillamps are standard, alone with dome lights in all three rows, Ford MyKey, power locks and windows, manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and rear view camera. Four wheel drive is a $2,000 option. The new Explorer is shocking many fans with its stunning evolution.
Active trim starts at $39,785 msrp with adds body color door handles, chrome bars on the front grille, ActiveX synthetic leather seats, keyless entry with push button start, chrome accent bodyside cladding, and leather wrapped steering wheel. The ST-Line steps up starting price to $46,355 with a Bang and Olufsen 12 speaker sound system (including a subwoofer), Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance, and Red-Stitched synthetic leather seats with inserts from Italian designer Miko. It also adds LED fog lamps, chrome exhaust tops, rain sensing wipers, body color rear spoiler, ST-Line scuff plates, wireless phone charging pad, Ford SYNC 3 with 10.1 LCD touchscreen, front heated seats, and power adjustable front seats.
The next level of trims steps the Explorer up to the option of six cylinders, with trim-dependent engine choices. A 3.3L V6 hybrid motor with 318 horsepower is available on either the Limited or Platinum trims, for an additional $5,935.
A 3.0L twin-turbo V6 with 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque is the standard motor on the ST ($50,005 msrp) and Platinum ($54,270 msrp) trims. The ST trim gets a performance inspired interior as well as a special silver stitching throughout, along with a stiffer suspension to make it handle a bit less like the large SUV that it is. The Platinum model has an available twin panel moonroof that opens above both front and rear seats. Platinum branded embroidery are on the tri-diamond perforated leather seats.
Right now Ford has a number of excellent incentives on the new Explorer. This includes a 2.9% limited term APR financing deal for 60 months 2025 Explorer, plus $1,500 Bonus Cash. Ford is also offering an attractive $499 lease deal for 36 months with a scant $499 down at signing. Be sure to search local dealers for current offers on the Explorer, as prices may vary by region.
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