2021 Ford Explorer

Aerodynamic styling, an aggressive-looking front end, the rear spoiler, LED lighting, and roof rails give the seven trims a modern, rugged appearance. Choose between the base, XLT, Limited, Limited Hybrid, ST, and top-tier Premium trim to find your ideal Explorer. The sport-inspired ST comes with quad chrome exhaust tips, a black mesh grille insert, blackout treatments on the headlamps and taillights, and body-colored door handles with elegant black inserts. With the Premium trim, you get power-folding mirrors and a body-colored rear step pad with sophisticated black accents.

You get plenty of power from the three engine choices that all pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Under the hood of the base, XLT, and Limited, you'll find a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Choose the ST and Platinum trims and you get a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine pumping out 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. The Limited Hybrid pairs an electric motor with a 3.3-liter V-6 engine producing 318 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque.

Enjoy the experience of driving the Explorer with its standard rear-wheel drive that provides plenty of traction and grip on a variety of terrain. When you want to tackle trails in the backcountry, choose Ford's optional intelligent four-wheel-drive with the terrain management system featuring seven different driving modes. When driving on the freeway or through the city, the fine-tuned suspension system absorbs road bumps and noises for a smooth and quiet ride. When you add the Class III Trailer Tow Package to your Explorer, you can tow up to 5,600 pounds.

For such a rugged SUV, the Explorer comes with loads of luxurious interior touches and modern technology. Three rows of seats fit seven people with ample legroom and headroom. From cloth seats on the base trim to leather upholstery with heated, cooled, and ventilated seats on the upper trims, the well-appointed cabin offers a comfortable ride for everyone. With multiple seating configurations and folding seats, you have plenty of room to carry groceries, luggage, and supplies with the available 87.8 cubic feet of storage space.

Passengers in the back rows can stay engaged with the available rear-seat entertainment system. When you download the FordPass Connect app to your mobile devices you can connect to your Explorer remotely. The app also gives you an in-cabin 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot. The SYNC 4 infotainment system has an 8-inch or optional 12-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

Whether you're driving to work or taking the family on a ski vacation, you'll feel safe driving your Explorer with the abundant safety features that come with Ford's Co-Pilot360 driver-assist features. You get blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a frontal collision mitigation system, adaptive cruise control, and a lane mitigation system. All trims come standard with trailer sway control and a side-wind stabilization system.