The 2014 Ford Explorer is categorized as a large crossover utility vehicle. It is the most preferred vehicle by the customers for its interior spaciousness and seven seats. It is the best known all-weather family vehicle. The explorer has ample room for lots of passengers and loads of stuff. When it comes to style, it does not differ too much from the styles of the previous models. The performance too is high and gentle handling and the offered all-wheel drive. The Explorer Sport is a very unique vehicle. When compared with the previous any V-8 Explorer, it is quick, firm and faster.
The interior is one of the most spacious kinds. It has plenty of passenger space. It can accommodate seven passengers at a time with the front two rows for five adults. The access to the third seat is a bit tougher when compared with the Ford Flex. The overall interior design is very family oriented with power-folding seats and a power tailgates. With its perfect ride control and well weighted steering, long rides on the highways become memorable.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DESIGN
Unlike the previous models’ trucky look, the new ford explorer has more of a carlike appearance. Its design is based on straight lines and sharp angles, exactly opposite of the soft curves of the Volvo XC 90 with its tall body and big glassy area; the very features of the ford explorer. The previous explorers had very dull and low class plastic material used but the new ford explorer has groomed a lot with fine quality material used for the interior.
SPACE AND COMFORTABILITY
The new ford explorer is much more spacious and comfortable with power-operating heated seats, supportive front seats and softer cushions. There is plenty of headroom, knee room and legroom available even within the between of the two rows. The third row seats are powered operated and can be folded down for making more cargo space. The third row seating is confined and uncomfortable for adults so it can be used by the kids with ease.
STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATTURES
Power locks, mirrors and locks, steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control, and telescoping steering-wheel are offered as standard features on all Ford Explorer. The Explorer XLT has reverse parking sensors, satellite radio and 18-inch wheels. The Explorer Limited gets ambient lighting, pushbutton start, a Sony sound system, leather seating, a rearview camera and power-adjustable pedals.
Other options on the explorer have automatic headlamps, a heated steering wheel, navigation system, power sunroof, active park assist, ventilated seats, 20-inch wheels and a third-row seat. A blind-spot monitor and inflatable rear seat belts are offered on a package.
SAFETY
The explorer is rated as one of the safest vehicles produced by the Ford with features such as blind-spot detectors, rear seat belts and rearview cameras. Its MyFord Touch application lets you carryout many infotainment features. The limited model gets adaptive cruise control and second-row heated seats whereas automatic headlamps are offered as standard feature.