What is an Explorer? The Explorer is a midsize SUV built in the Chicago, Illinois assembly plant and sold in North America by Ford. It’s a 3 row SUV that can seat up to 7 people. The standard engine is a 2.3 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder that produces 300 horsepower. The 3.0L EcoBoost twin turbocharged V6 engine is optional, has 400 HP and 415 lb-ft or torque, bolted to a 10 speed automatic transmission and has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when equipped with the Class III Trailer Tow Package.
The 2025 Ford Explorer is available in 4 trim levels: Active, ST-Line, ST, and the top of the line Platinum Edition. Each trim adds in more amenities, comfort and tech. Then you can buy several upgrade option packages, plus Ford’s BlueCruise hands free driving. Explorers start at only $39,785 for the base line Active model and go up from there.
This week, Ford sent me a 2025 Explorer SUV to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this Platinum Edition is $51,655. The only option on the test SUV is the Ultimate Package for $4,615. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including the $1,595 destination charge, is: $57,865.
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $65,098. At just $98 bucks over $65 Grand, this midsize SUV has every option Ford offers on the Explorer and it comes with Ford’s BlueCruise hands free driving option with a 90 day trial period, for free.
The Ultimate Package on the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Edition SUV includes the V6 3.0L EcoBoost gas engine, a set of 21″ dark polished aluminum alloy wheels, premium leather seating surfaces with piping and quilting with matching quilting and stitching on the door panels, front row ultimate logo badging, and Ford’s Blue Cruise semi autonomous driving system.
The tech options start with: a 13.2″ LCD touchscreen center stack display, the Ford Co-Pilot 360 degree assist 2.0 system, Ford Pass connect, hill start assist, intelligent access, push button start, intersection assist, remote start, side wind stabilization, terrain management, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Ultimate package includes: a leather wrapped interior, ambient lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, steering wheel mounted controls, 2nd row heated seats, a power tilt and telescoping steering column, 2nd row sun blinds, universal garage door openers, USB ports in all 3 rows, a 110 volt 150 watt power outlet, Explorer logo front floor mats, a heated and leather wrapped steering wheel and an auto dimming rear view mirror.
The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Edition SUV features a sound system by Bang & Olufsen with 14 speakers, including a subwoofer, and 980 watts of power. The system is designed to provide a crisp, clear, and rich audio experience for all passengers and includes HD Radio technology for enhanced audio quality that sounds fantastic.
The 3.0L turbocharged V/6 400 HP gas engine gets 18 MPG in the city, 25 MPG on the highway, and 21 MPG in overall combined driving, for a perfect balance of power and fuel efficiency. The warranty coverage is 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper to bumper, 5 years / 60,000 miles on the power train, with a 5 year / 60,000 mile roadside assistance program.
The 2025 Ford Explorer is a good choice for active families who need a versatile SUV for daily driving and weekend adventures and it has 86 cubic feet of rear cargo space. Explorer has a unibody construction that makes it lighter and more fuel efficient, it can tow up to 2 1/2 tons when properly equipped and all wheel drive (AWD) is an option.
People ask why they should consider buying a Ford Explorer? The best reason is that thanks to quick acceleration and stable handling, the 2025 Ford Explorer is way more fun from behind the wheel than any 3 row SUV needs to be. It also has some great tech features, especially its big center stack digital touch screen and Ford’s BlueCruise available hands free driving assist system.
So, call, click or visit your local Ford dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2025 Ford Explorer Ultimate RWD Platinum Edition SUV. And remember that the base price for a new Explorer is only $39,785.
The tagline for the Ford Motor Company is – Built Ford Tough – which states the durability and strength of all their cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s, and signifies that Ford vehicles are designed to withstand tough road conditions and all weather challenges.
Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.
This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to [email protected] and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net
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