2016 Ford Explorer

Section:Gallery

Mon., April 18, 2016

The new range-topping Platinum trim bundles a cascading set of features, technologies and powertrains from lesser trims into a neat have-it-all package.
Its engine is the true must-have item in the Platinum’s horn of plenty. It’s a turbocharged V-6 that makes 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque and can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
With its car-like ride, luxurious accommodations and standard AWD, the buttoned-down Platinum is a good bet for the trailering set.
Platinum upgrades include premier leather, quilted seat stitching, aluminum and wood cabin trim, a 500-watt Sony sound system, adaptive cruise, rain-sensing wipers, a dual-panel sunroof and LED foglights.
Cabin materials are of generally high quality, especially in the higher trims. New door seals and, on most trims, acoustic windshield and front-window glass cuts cabin noise.
Front-seat occupants ride high in broad comfortable seats. Second-row seating is adult-friendly. Third-row legroom varies on whether second-row seating is a bench or captain’s chairs.