http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1047534...xplorer-preview

Gone are the days Ford made unattractive, gas guzzling SUVs. This one looks very good, especially in white.

It has all the hi-tech gadgets I am interested in. If I drive one in less than perfect weather (eg. N.E. winter), for once, I don't have to care about ground clearance.

Too bad, I don't want my hard earned money goes to union's coffers.

Maybe a used one in the future by private seller. Not an ideal case, but it would be a compromise.

 

They did a great job with the design of this car.

 

IMO, Ford is really coming along. This Explorer looks great inside and out.

Although, I have to point out that those 3rd row headrests are a little crazy looking compared to the rest of the design.

 

Looks great, inside and out. As always, I'll wait to see it in person to make a firm opinion. It has some impressive options and standard features. The nose is pretty aggressive for the segment and I think it works pretty well (very similar to the Taurus' nose).

 

I foresee millions of these in NOVA....especially with those stupid soccer balls, honor roll bumper stickers, or the stick families.

 

I am really loving the direction that Ford is heading. I hated the Fusion before, but the new ones are nice, even the new Taurus looks cool. I'm looking forward to seeing the next Focus, still don't like this one.

 

I can see why they're doing this but some core customers may not be happy. The Explorer used to have high tow ratings, greater than most competitors. Can't imagine the eco-boost motors will pull the same trailer weights. Does look good though.

I'm a little disappointed some press suggests using car platforms to build SUV's is somehow radical on Ford's part. Honda's CR-V is a longstanding small example and GM's newer family (Traverse, Terrain, etc.) is are larger examples.

 

Honestly, how ofter people are using their SUVs to tow things. After years of driving sport cars, I am open for a change. I hope the traction control can also prevent rollover though. Besides the mileage, that is one major thing that stop me from buying SUV.

 

Well, the difference is CRV looks like a girly mini (cute) SUV. The new Explorer looks like a manly full size SUV. It all depends on your preference.

 

Looks great, that is the first Exploder that I could see myself driving. The interior style is great, I hope the materials match.