The Ford Explorer is the best-selling SUV of all time. It continues that legacy with the 2025 edition. The new model features a refreshed look, cutting-edge technology, and premium comfort features. The latest Explorer has a streamlined lineup of four trims: Active, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum.
Curious about what Ford has in store for the new model year? Keep reading as Groppetti Auto Family breaks down all the exciting updates packed into the 2025 Ford Explorer.
The 2025 Ford Explorer: A New Look
The first change you’ll notice in the 2025 Ford Explorer is its new look. The updated design features a bold new front fascia, with a larger grille and sleek-looking LED headlights. Updated rear taillights provide a cohesive look. The chassis features a broad-shouldered stance that balances ruggedness and refinement.
The changes continue on the inside. The redesigned dashboard has been pushed forward to provide a more spacious cabin. The center console and door panels are adorned with premium soft-touch materials. The cabin color schemes are trim-specific:
- Platinum: Luxurious Mojave Dusk leather with matched accent stitching
- ST: Sporty Black Onyx elements with bold red accent stitching
- ST-Line: Athletic-inspired design cues
- Active: Rugged elegance with Ultra Dark Space Gray and Harvest Bronze accents
Explore Cutting-Edge Automotive Technology
The 2025 Explorer continues the model’s focus on innovation. It’s the first Ford vehicle to feature the new Ford Digital Experience infotainment system. The new system features a standard 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
The infotainment system integrates Google Maps for seamless navigation along with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for a complete set of voice command functionalities. When parked, the screen can stream videos or play games from the Google Play Store.
The vehicle makes full use of this new infotainment system with impressive connectivity features:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Multiple USB ports throughout all three rows
- Wireless charging pad for cable-free power
- 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system standard on most trims
Perhaps an even more significant innovation is the addition of Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system. Previously unavailable on the Explorer, this feature enables true hands-free driving on compatible highways. For increased safety, it uses a driver-facing camera to ensure attention remains on the road when hands are off the wheel.
Your mood varies as you’re driving from one day to the next. Ford provides a way to reflect this with the Explorer’s customizable multi-color ambient lighting system. These LED lights illuminate the interior of the SUV with a choice of seven colors: Ice Blue, Orange, Soft Blue, Red, Green, Blue, and Purple. Drivers can now perfectly reflect how they feel in the moment.
Is the 2025 Ford Explorer the Ultimate Package?
The 2025 Ford Explorer offers an excellent blend of capability, comfort, and cutting-edge features. These have made the SUV a standout performer for as long as it’s been produced. These offerings make a compelling case that the Ford Explorer is the ultimate family SUV.
The powertrain options remain impressive, including the standard 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder with its 300 horsepower and the twin-turbo 3.0L V6 with its impressive 400 horsepower. The vehicle features a 10-speed automatic transmission and is available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options.
What really makes the Explorer such a popular option is its practical appeal. It has versatile seating options, accommodating up to seven passengers. The second-row seats fold easily with one touch for easy access to the third row. Those third-row seats can be folded down, greatly expanding the cargo capacity of the SUV.
Safety remains a major focus for Ford. The new Explorer features the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance technologies. This includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, evasive steering assist, and lane-centering functionality.
Discover Excellence at Groppeti Auto Family
To see for yourself why the Ford Explorer is the best-selling SUV, come down to Visalia Ford today and see one for yourself. Better yet, take one out for a test drive to see just how well it rides. You can also browse our current selection through our online showroom.
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