2025 Ford Explorer Model Review - Phoenix, AZ

What's New for the 2025 Ford Explorer?

The Ford Explorer has historically been a top pick for three-row SUVs, but with a few changes in the 2025 model year, it is even better than before. Inside and out, the Explorer gets a few updates to stay fresh and competitive. In 2025, the Explorer's front and rear ends have new styling. The interior has also been refreshed and now includes a Google-based infotainment system. Some trims also have BlueCruise.

What are the 2025 Explorer Trims & Features?

The 2025 Ford Explorer comes in four trims.

The base model is called the Active. You'll get quite a few amenities at the base level, including three zones of climate control, heated front seats that are multi-way adjustable, keyless entry, a keyless ignition, and captain's chairs in the second row to seat seven. The Active trim's technology includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Google-based voice commands and navigation, a digital instrument cluster, and a six-speaker sound system-the Active rides on 18-inch wheels with a power liftgate and LED exterior lights. An optional package adds a heated steering wheel, a remote engine start, a front passenger's seat with more adjustments, and synthetic leather upholstery.

The ST-Line gets a different exterior appearance and more interior additions. Overall, this trim has a sportier appearance with a black grille, black cladding on the lower body, and darker headlights and taillights. The ST-Line also has larger 20-inch wheels. Inside, it has black synthetic leather seats with red accent stitching. The ST-Line adds more safety aids and has an upgraded B&O sound system with ten speakers.

The ST has larger 21-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated second-row seats.

The Platinum offers a dual-pane sunroof, leather upholstery, a 14-speaker sound system, and adaptive headlights.

How Much Horsepower Does the 2025 Explorer Have?

The Ford's standard engine is a 2.3L four-cylinder that produces 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.

A turbo 3.0L six-cylinder engine that produces 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque powers the ST and is available for the Platinum.

What Safety Features Does the 2025 Explorer Include?

The Explorer's standard safety package includes rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, intersection collision mitigation, and evasive steering assist.

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