Learn More About the New Explorer From Frontier Ford
Refinement. It's a word that pops up over and over again in 2016 Ford Explorer reviews. With this year's round of changes, the best-selling full-size SUV amplifies its level of refinement and sophistication, offering shoppers superior value over the competition. A wide array of updates make the Explorer a more appealing choice than ever, including the addition of sound-reducing materials, enhanced Active Park Assist, suspension retuning and the debut of an all-new Explorer Platinum trim level, which is now offered alongside the base, XLT, Limited and Sport.
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, visit us to test drive the new 2016 Ford Explorer in Santa Clara and experience all of its enhancements firsthand. Along with new suspension tuning, which provides improved handling for a more refined ride, another notable performance highlight is the introduction of an all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder. It generates more torque and horsepower than the previous four-cylinder and, unlike its predecessor, can be paired with the SUV's intelligent AWD and Terrain Management System, as well as the available tow package.
The word refinement comes up yet again when talking about the Explorer's cabin, too. In addition to the lineup's exterior and interior styling enhancements, there's a new Platinum trim that 2016 Ford Explorer reviews say represents the pinnacle of luxury for the lineup. Its cabin is distinguished by features like a top-shelf Sony Audio System with concert hall sound quality, multicontoured Nirvana leather front seats, satin-finished ash wood appliques, brushed-aluminum trim and a brushed-aluminum Ford oval on the steering wheel.
Other notable changes for the 2016 Ford Explorer in Santa Clara include the addition of smart-charging USB ports at the front and rear of the SUV and new front and rear cameras with washers that ensure you always have a clear view. Furthermore, a new hands-free liftgate is now standard on select models and the SUV's new Active Park Assist technology offers enhanced safety and accuracy when assisting with parallel and perpendicular parking maneuvers.