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The Ford Explorer has gone through a complete redesign for the 2020 model year. It still looks much the same as it did last year, but the interior has more space, the engine options are newer and stronger, and the features both inside and out are fully up to date. That’s a lot of reasons to buy a new Explorer if you’re in the market for a midsize SUV, but the best way to understand is to give it a drive for yourself. You’ll notice quite a bit once you get in the driver’s seat.
To Feel the New Power
Depending on the model you choose, you’ll find one of three power plants under the hood. First is a relatively small 2.3-liter I-4 engine that uses Ford’s EcoBoost turbo design to get 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Second is a 3.0-liter V-6 engine that also uses EcoBoost and offers 365 horsepower with 380 pound-feet of torque. Then there’s the brand-new hybrid option, and with this engine, you get a net 318 horsepower and an expected fuel range of 500 miles.
To See the Interior Features
Standard equipment on a 2020 Ford Explorer includes an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with SYNC 3, but on higher trim levels you can upgrade that to a vertical 10.1-inch screen that rises up out of the center console to make it easier to see while you’re driving. A tri-zone automatic climate control system is standard equipment, and depending on the trim you can also get a 12-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that lets you customize the information it gives you.
To Experience the Interior Space
Midsize SUVs with three seat rows can sometimes feel cramped, and not every model has enough room in the third row for adult passengers. However, that’s not the case with the 2020 Explorer, which has room to spare in all three rows and makes reaching the back row easy thanks to sliding second-row seats. You also get 18.2 cubic feet in the rear cargo area. That’s plenty for everyday driving, and if you need more room the back rows fold flat to give you up to 87.8 cubic feet for cargo.
To Test the Safety Features
Every trim of the 2020 Ford Explorer comes standard with the Ford Co-Pilot 360 package. This means you can count on getting automatic high beams, the Lane Keeping System, Automatic Emergency Braking, and the Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert. This is on top of other standard safety features like AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control and the SOS Post-Crash Alert System. Depending on the trim you can get extra safety features like a 360-degree camera, Active Park Assist 2.0, and adaptive cruise control.
The 2020 Ford Explorer is the best version yet, and people are already starting to notice just what the new Explorer has to offer. Find out for yourself by visiting Rochester Ford for a test drive.
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