| 2025 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer |
Engine |
|
| 2.3L I4 | 2.3L I4 |
Horsepower |
|
| 300 | 300 |
MPG (City/Highway) |
|
| 20/29 * | 21/28 * |
2025 Ford Explorer vs 2024 Ford Explorer
Serving Charlotte, NC
The Ford Explorer, a staple midsize SUV, continues to captivate drivers with its spaciousness and capability. In 2025, Ford streamlined the trim lineup and introduced refreshed styling and advanced technologies. The XLT, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum trims replace previous models, signaling a focused approach to meeting diverse driver needs. Here’s how the 2024 Ford Explorer differs from its 2025 counterpart:
Performance
The powertrain options remain consistent from 2024 to 2025. Lower trim levels feature a 300-horsepower turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, while higher trims offer a standard 400-horsepower turbocharged V6 3.0-liter engine. All 2025 trims come equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission and offer the choice between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations.
Appearance
The 2024 Ford Explorer boasts a bold, angular design with pronounced accents and a crisp profile. In contrast, the 2025 model retains its distinctive profile while incorporating smoother, more refined side accents. Up front, a redesigned rectangular grille and larger, subtly curved LED headlights update the face of the Explorer. The lower fascia features reshaped elements with taller, upright fog lamp ports, and the rear showcases updated taillights. Additionally, the Platinum, ST, and ST-Line trims now offer a sleek black roof option for enhanced style.
Features
New to the 2025 Ford Explorer are additional color choices and upgraded soft-touch materials on the cabin's door panels. The introduction of Digital Experience software enhances the user interface, while BlueCruise hands-free driving becomes optional for the first time. Continuity from 2024 includes features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, forward collision mitigation, triple-zone climate control, hands-free power liftgate, wireless phone charging, premium sound system, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, surround-view camera, navigation system, heated steering wheel, twin-panel sunroof, wood trim, diamond-stitched leather upholstery, massaging front seats, digital instrument panel, rear automatic braking, power-folding third-row seats, heated first and second-row seats, among other amenities.
Schedule a test drive at Town and Country Ford to experience the updated Ford Explorer for yourself. Whether you visit our dealership or contact us online, we’re here to help you explore this SUV's latest innovations and features.
* EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.