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Comparison 07/08/2026
The Ford Explorer is a dependable family SUV for carpools and weekend trail rides. If you're weighing it against the completely redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback, we've got the tea on how these two popular family haulers stack.
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Comparison 06/11/2026
This matchup pits the 2026 Ford Explorer against a heavily updated 2027 Kia Telluride. To figure out which of these large family haulers belongs parked in your garage, let's take a look in this Ford Explorer vs Kia Telluride 3-row SUV matchup below!
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Comparison 05/08/2026
The 3-row SUV class is a tough one to get to grips with, with there being so many options on the market, making the right choice for your family can be rather difficult. Luckily, in the Explorer and Pilot, we’ve found two solid models that can suit a wide array of families, and in this Explorer vs Pilot 2026 comparison, we’ll be conducting a rather thorough three-row SUV comparison as we look into what both of these family SUVs have to offer.
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Comparison 03/06/2026
The 2026 Ford Explorer remains a performance-heavy hitter in the SUV world, but it’s facing some serious competition from the Hyundai Palisade, which just rolled out a radical second-generation redesign. While Ford sticks to its rugged roots, Hyundai is leaning into a more futuristic, high-end vibe. Here is how these two mid-size giants compare for the 2026 model year.
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Comparison 02/19/2026
Ford continues to lean into the Explorer's reputation as a solid all-rounder for the 2026 model year. The biggest news is the addition of a brand-new off-road trim that allows you to maintain your comfort while exploring. If you want to understand how this SUV stacks up against the 2025 refresh, here is the full breakdown of what changed and what hasn't.
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Review 02/12/2026
With a chill in the air and everyone looking forward to spring, now is the perfect time to upgrade to a new 2026 Ford Explorer mid-size SUV. The 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor delivers undeniable off-road performance, signature style, and upscale interior comfort, while the ST-Line showcases a sporty design and all the features and technology you need for a comfortable commute.
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Review 12/29/2025
The Ford Explorer is a popular model for families. In this 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line versus Active comparison, we’ll be going in-depth on what you can expect out of both models of the Explorer, weighing up what you might expect out of both models when measuring them up against each other.
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Review 08/28/2025
The Explorer is Ford’s midsize SUV contender, with the Active trim being a popular model thanks to its solid pricing and its wide array of features despite the low price tag. Not one to cheap out on features, in this 2025 Ford Explorer Active features and specs review, the Active will be going under the magnifying glass as we test it to see if it's worth considering in a competitive SUV market for this year.
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Comparison 08/14/2025
3 Row SUVs have a tough job to do, needing to balance a cozy enough interior for the whole family with rugged performance that translates both on and off road, and two of the standout models in the class this year that excel in both respects are the new for 2025 Ford Explorer and the GMC Acadia. In this family SUV face-off, we’ll be putting the 2025 Ford Explorer head to head against the GMC Acadia to see which brings a better balance of features for the whole family to enjoy.
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Comparison 06/20/2025
When it comes to comfort, capability, and family-style cruising, the 2025 Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee are two of the best options. But which of these midsize SUVs meets your standards? Our comparison guide helps you take a closer look at each model.
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Comparison 06/06/2025
SUVs are all about providing utility vehicles in a sporty package, meaning you can expect unmatched versatility every time you step inside of one of the many crossover SUVs on offer in the 2025 model year. Two standouts in the class this time around are the Kia Telluride and Ford Explorer. In today’s review, we’ll be pitting them against each other, comparing their reliability and features this model year as we give you the tools to make the best choice as we go in depth in this Kia Telluride vs
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Comparison 04/24/2025
The midsize SUV market is full of competitive options all vying for the year end “best of” lists, and two of the frontrunners for that top spot are the Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot. Both bring new updates into 2025 that are set to see both of them massively improve into the new year, but which of the two is the best? In today’s showdown between the 2025 Explorer vs Pilot: features, specs, and comfort compared.
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