The 2025 Ford Explorer is like a stripped-down version of itself. Everything’s simplified. They've switched up the look outside, done a little remodeling inside, and given folks fewer trim options to worry about. Honestly, that’s cool with me.
So, the big change this year? It's got to be the interior. Ford moved the dashboard forward a bit. That makes the cabin feel bigger. Now, there’s a 13.2-inch screen for infotainment, sitting up higher on the dash so you don't have to glance down too far. They’ve also added a handy tray underneath it for your phone. That tray comes with wireless charging, so you don’t need to deal with cables hanging everywhere. Plus, there’s this textured trim under the screen—kind of ribbed—so passengers can tell where their hands are going without looking. Nice touch, right?
On the exterior, they did a facelift. Every trim gets its own grille, with different vibes. For instance, the base-level Active gets a black mesh grille with some chrome bars, but the fancier Platinum trim goes for a winged design in satin chrome. Pretty slick.
As for the features? You’re not short on those. Standard stuff includes heated front seats, a driver’s seat that adjusts 10 ways, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (no cords here either), eight USB ports (yup, even two in the third row), and LED headlights. Oh, and Ford's Co-Pilot 360, that’s their safety package.
Under the hood, nothing’s changed much. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine is still cranking out 300 horses and 310 lb-ft of torque.
