Ford Explorer Active 200A 2.3L 4WD

The 2020 model is chock full of popular content and useful capability. With three rows of seats and loads of cargo space, the Ford is purpose-built for shuttling families. Its powertrain roster includes a capable turbocharged four-cylinder. Along with a comfortable ride and a unique sport-tuned model, the Explorer's broad lineup provides something for everyone. It's also loaded with standard equipment such as automated emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.
With a 300-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, and it motivates the Explorer along with authority.
When properly equipped, the Explorer can tow up to 5600 pounds. The Explorer rides on an all-new rear-wheel-drive platform, but all-wheel drive is still optional; a 10-speed automatic transmission is standard across the board. Ride and handling are both agreeable and composed but far from entertaining; the Explorer is far more athletic, and its extra power and stiffer suspension make it a real performance SUV.
Due to its myriad powertrain and drivetrain combinations, the 2020 Explorer has EPA fuel-economy ratings with estimates of up to 27 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
While the interior design may border on uninspired, the Explorer's cabin is functional and comfortable—at least for those in the first two rows. Getting into the standard third row of seats is now easier thanks to a new mechanism that moves the second-row seat out of the way at the touch of a button.
An 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment is standard and includes Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The system is both attractive and responsive, but it doesn't have a rotary controller that could help make the interface more intuitive. To get the optional 10.1-inch vertically oriented screen you'll need to upgrade to either the Platinum or the ST models. Still, every model is available with voice-activated navigation as well as a rear-seat entertainment system. Apart from the base Explorer, a 12-speaker B&O audio system is standard.