As adventurous as it is comfortable, the 2023 Ford Explorer combines exceptional performance and available four-wheel drive with a first-class cabin you’ll love spending time in. Not only does it come with trailblazing tech and entertainment features to keep everyone busy, but it also has a wide array of safety systems that can provide peace of mind for you and your passengers.
Capabilities
Two powerful gas engines and an impressive hybrid option are available for this edition of the Explorer. The base gas engine is a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that produces 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, and while that’s sure to impress most drivers, a 400-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 is also offered, depending on which trim level you go with.
Then there’s the hybrid engine, a 3.3-liter V6 that combines with an electric motor for a total output of 318 horses, which is no easy feat for any gas-electric engine. To tackle challenging conditions, the standard Terrain Management System pairs perfectly with the available Intelligent 4WD, as it allows you to quickly select different driving modes based on whatever terrain you’re taking on.
Design
The 2023 Explorer’s interior offers first-class comfort features like Tri-Diamond perforated seats with both leather trim and a heating setting, a leather-wrapped steering wheel that can also warm up on colder days, and privacy glass to cover both the second and third rows, as well as the liftgate area.
The vehicle’s exterior is stylish too, thanks to its modern LED tail lamps, available 21-in wheels, and quad chrome exhaust tips that pair with the 3.0 L EcoBoost V6. For even more ruggedness, the off-road-enhanced Timberline models offer increased ground clearance with up to 8.7 inches, as well as steel underbody skid plates for more challenging terrains.
Technology
The Explorer’s SYNC 3 infotainment system pairs with the Ford+Alexa app. With this setup, you can ask for audible navigation instructions, get updated traffic information, make hands-free calls, and even control smart-home devices while away from home.
Two powerful B&O sound systems are also available offering 12 and 14 speakers, respectively, so you can fully immerse yourself in the music while your passengers can connect to the Internet simultaneously using the available Wi-Fi hotspot.
Safety
To improve safety, the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) lets you know if other vehicles are approaching from either side or across your lane from behind, while Lane-Keeping System not only warns you when you’re leaving your lane unintentionally but displays a coffee cup icon to remind you to pull over after multiple warnings.
With Trailer Sway Control, you’re alerted immediately by a stability control light in the cabin if your trailer starts to sway back and forth while driving. You can then pull the vehicle over to check your load, though the system will also attempt to automatically slow the vehicle if there’s not enough time for you to do so.
Off-road capabilities and impressive performance meet comfortable interior amenities in this edition of the 2023 Explorer. Contact us today at Joe Mahan Ford to schedule a test drive and experience it for yourself from behind the wheel.
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