![]() If this were a driving-only test, the Explorer would have won instead, it finished fourth out of seven. Its other driving-related scores - in the powertrain and braking categories - were also superb.īut evaluating three-row, family-oriented SUVs requires a much longer list of priorities than how they drive, and the Explorer did not do as well in other categories. (Even when equipped with optional all-wheel drive, the platform’s foundational layout influences how it handles.) In our 2020 3-Row SUV Challenge, the Explorer was the only participant with a rear-drive platform, and that helped its handling stand out. The old model rode on front-wheel-drive architecture, and the shift gives the Explorer some distinction. The biggest change for the 2020 Explorer is a switch to a rear-wheel-drive platform. ![]() ![]() But in such a contested class, are these changes enough to propel the Explorer to the top? The new Explorer rides on a brand-new platform, and it has serious technology upgrades and two new specialized trim levels that widen the model’s scope more than ever before. The 2020 Ford Explorer gets a full redesign, and its makeover is extensive. ![]() Versus the competition: In this class, practicality outweighs fun behind the wheel, and the competition offers better cabins with more room for passengers, along with much better value. The verdict: Moving to a rear-wheel-drive platform makes the Explorer better to drive, but there are shortcomings in the cabin that may be a bigger deal for families and the hybrid is a disappointment. 2020 Ford Explorer Limited | photo by Christian Lantry ![]()
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