2025 Ford Explorer Review: Interior Upgrades and Driving Dynamics

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In this episode of Savagegeese, the team delves into the revamped 2025 Ford Explorer, a vehicle that Ford has acknowledged needed some serious tweaking. The Explorer now boasts various wheel options, an improved interior with better materials, and a new Android 12-based infotainment system. The rear-wheel-drive platform and engine options, including a 2.3L turbo 4-cylinder and a 3L twin-turbo V6, offer a range of choices for potential buyers. The Explorer ST receives unique suspension tuning, enhancing its driving dynamics and overall performance. Jack takes a closer look at the technical aspects, highlighting the midcycle refresh and the Explorer's towing capacity, while praising the improvements made over previous models.
Behind the wheel of the Explorer ST, the team experiences its agility and performance, noting its surprising capabilities given its size. They discuss the transmission updates and the ride quality, acknowledging the vehicle's strengths as a family hauler while hinting at its potential for more spirited driving. Despite its limitations, the Explorer ST manages to strike a balance between practicality and performance, offering a unique driving experience in the three-row SUV segment. The final thoughts touch on Ford's adjustments to the Explorer, emphasizing the interior improvements, drivability, and performance of the ST trim. While critiquing Ford's quality control issues, the team suggests that the Explorer is now a serious contender worth considering due to its significant enhancements.

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