IT Home reported on February 1 that the 2025 Ford Explorer SUV has been released, and the facelift adheres to the concept of "simplifying the complex", bringing a new appearance, interior innovation, more standard features and a more streamlined model lineup.
The most noticeable changes to the new car are in the interior, where Ford has pushed the dashboard forward, resulting in more interior space and improved layout. 13.The 2-inch infotainment screen is located higher up, with a new tray with a wireless charging pad underneath for your phone. The ribbed design on the bottom of the screen makes it easy for passengers to perceive the position of their hands.
*The Explorer will be the first vehicle to be equipped with Ford's new Digital Experience infotainment system, which delivers five times the processing power and fourteen times the graphics power of the previous generation, providing seamless integration with users' most used apps and services. The Google voice assistant is the default, and the Amazon Alexa voice assistant is also supported.
The new system integrates with the Google Play app store and offers a wide range of services, including streaming*** web browsing, gaming, and even gaming via a Bluetooth controller. Allen Sun, product manager for digital experiences at Ford, said the new system reduces the need for users to pull out their phones by integrating the digital services they want into the car. In addition, the model will be equipped with Ford's Bluecruise driver assistance system.
Unlike rival General Motors, Ford continues to support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, giving users more choice, and the new Digital Experience system can be launched in 12The 3-inch digital instrument cluster displays maps from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
In terms of appearance, Ford offers new front faces and redesigned taillights for the new Explorer, with each model boasting a unique grille design. The entry-level Active comes with a black mesh grille and chrome trim, while the Platinum has a satin-chrome wing-shaped design. The ST-LINE and ST feature a honeycomb grille and mesh lining, with the ST also boasting a unique badge. Vapor Blue Metallic Metallic is a new color this year and is available on Active, ST-Line and ST models.
Ford has reduced the Explorer lineup from eight to four, though the company is warming up for a hardcore version at a later date. The current options include Active, St-Line, ST and Platinum, and the XLT, Timberline, Limited and King Ranch models will no longer be available.
The 2025 Explorer comes with a wealth of standard equipment, including heated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eight USB ports (two of which are in the third row with a 12-volt power connector), a power trunk door, Ford Co-Pilot 360 driver assistance systems, and LED headlights.
The powertrain of the new car remains unchanged, 2The 3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine puts out 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, and is standard on the Active, St-Line, and Platinum models. ST models are equipped with 3A 0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that produces 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque, available on the Platinum model. All models come standard with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive optional.
The 2025 Explorer is now available for pre-order overseas, starting at $41,220 (note from IT House: currently around $29.)60,000 RMB, including destination fees), Ford expects the SUV to begin arriving at dealerships in the second quarter of 2024. Compared to the 2024 model, **some** (previously starting at $38,485).