The increased demand for SUVs has seen a huge number of alternatives come into the market, yet despite the increased competition the Ford Explorer remains one the top choices for drivers searching this market.
The Ford Explorer was released in 1990 when demand for SUVs was much lower and the technology that has made them more of a mainstream option today had not even been invented.
As time has moved on, the Explorer has developed. It has adapted every year to remain one of the best options for SUV fans.
To this day, it remains a reliable vehicle that does everything well. But is it the best of the best in 2018? Let’s explore.
Power and Handling
The Ford Explorer handles exceptionally well for a vehicle of its size. There are three engines available with this car. The most powerful being a twin-turbo 365-horsepower 3.5-liter Ecoboost V-6 that produces 350 pound-feet of torque. All engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive is available with each of them. It’ll get you from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, which is mighty impressive when you consider the size and weight of the car.
Safety
The 2018 Ford Explorer achieved a five-out-of-five star rating when tested by the NHTSA rating.
There are plenty of features available that’ll make it an even safer drive. Depending on which of the five trims you go for, you’ll be able to access emergency braking, collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and cross-traffic warning.
The truth is: there are vehicles are more powerful. There are SUVs that offer more room for passengers. There are arguably cars that are perhaps more stylish than the Explorer. But are there cars that offer it all in one affordable package to the extent that this vehicle does? It would be hard to argue that there is. The key is to test-drive this vehicle and see for yourself.
If you’d like to test-drive the 2018 Ford Explorer in Miami, you can do so by getting touch with the team at Metro Ford Miami today.
