The 2024 Ford Explorer combines practicality and a roomy three-row cabin with incredible performance allowing it to excel in any situation. Here’s why you should consider adding this handsome mid-size SUV to your family’s garage.
1. Dependable Powertrain
Thanks to the Explorer’s standard 2.3L turbo inline-4, which has an impressive output of 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, the vehicle promises strong acceleration and easy highway passing. A 10-speed automatic transmission mates with the engine and ensures there’s always ample power on tap. An available twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 pumps out a hefty 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque.
Either powertrain setup enables the Explorer to tow well over 5,000 pounds, making the vehicle an outstanding choice if you’re planning to bring a boat or trailer during family trips. Highway fuel economy is also excellent at up to 28 MPG and 26 MPG for 2.3L and 3.0L models, respectively.
2. Available All-Wheel Drive
Every Explorer trim offers Intelligent 4WD, coming in handy when the roads get slippery or while you’re trekking through rugged environments on the way to your campsite. The system uses an array of sensors monitoring everything from the accelerator position to individual wheel speeds in order to determine how to distribute torque for maximum traction. Intelligent 4WD continues to be active in dry conditions, improving acceleration and handling.
3. Capacious and Functional Interior
The Explorer’s cabin has a generous amount of space for up to seven people with plenty of room for cargo left over. While those seated in front enjoy 43 inches of legroom, second-row passengers get 39 inches. With more than 32 inches of legroom, even third-row passengers can feel free to stretch out.
Numerous storage cubbies and compartments are located throughout the cabin. As for cargo space, there’s 18.2 cubic feet behind the third-row, plus both back rows can be folded down to increase that figure to nearly 88 cubic feet.
4. Long List of Amenities
Whether you’re taking the kids to school on the way to work or driving across the country, the Explorer’s cabin stays cozy for the duration of your trip. That’s because the vehicle comes standard with desirable creature comforts like tri-zone climate control with air filtration and high-quality cloth upholstery. Plush leather or ActiveX leatherette upholstery and heated seats are available on many trims.
5. Advanced Driver Assists
A great family vehicle isn’t complete without modern safety features, so it’s no surprise that the Explorer boasts a comprehensive suite of driver assistance technologies. These include standard forward collision warnings with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alerts. The Explorer also sports a driver attention monitor that can play audio and visual warnings in response to detecting excessive driver fatigue.
Robust, comfortable, and safe—Ford’s Explorer is the ideal ride for any family. Make a stop at Interstate Ford in Dacono, CO today and go for a test drive!
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