Three Things to Know About the Redesigned 2025 Ford Explorer

The 2025 Ford Explorer has undergone a significant redesign, bringing forth a blend of enhanced comfort, advanced technology, and innovative driving features. Here are three standout aspects of the new model that you should know about:

1. Enhanced Comfort and Premium Interior

The 2025 Ford Explorer has raised the bar for comfort with its redesigned interior, featuring softer touchpoints and premium materials. The cabin now offers a more luxurious feel, making long journeys more enjoyable. The Explorer introduces new standard interior color schemes across various trims, including:

• Platinum: Boasting Mojave Dusk leather on the instrument panel, door panels, and console, complemented by matching accent stitching, this trim exudes sophistication. The seats are upholstered in Mojave Dusk leather with coordinated stitching.
• ST: This sporty variant features a Black Onyx instrument panel, door panels, and console, all highlighted by red accent stitching. The Black Onyx ActiveX® seats come with Miko suede inserts and red accent stitching for a dynamic look.
• ST-Line: Similar to the ST, this trim offers Black Onyx accents with red stitching on the instrument panel, door panels, and console, along with Black Onyx ActiveX® seats with cloth inserts and red stitching.
• Active: The Active trim stands out with an Ultra Dark Space Gray instrument panel, door panels, and console, accented by Harvest Bronze stitching. The seats are designed with Dark Gray soft-touch materials, Black Onyx inserts, and Harvest Bronze stitching.

Additionally, the Explorer provides seven ambient lighting options (Ice Blue, Orange, Soft Blue, Red, Green, Blue, and Purple) on select trims, enhancing the cabin's ambiance.

2. Cutting-Edge Infotainment System

The 2025 Explorer is the first Ford vehicle to feature the new Ford Digital Experience infotainment system, designed to integrate digital life into your driving experience. This system allows access to a wide range of apps and services from Google and Amazon, as well as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility.

Key features of the Ford Digital Experience include:

• Intuitive Displays: The 13.2-inch touchscreen provides easy control of various functions, while integration with Google Maps allows navigation to be displayed on both the touchscreen and the 12.3-inch digital cluster.
• Voice Assistance: Google Assistant serves as the default voice assistant, with Alexa Built-in as an alternative. These voice assistants can handle in-vehicle controls, navigation, calls, texts, and connected home devices.
• Entertainment on the Go: Stream music, audiobooks, and podcasts through apps like Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeartRadio, or enjoy SiriusXM with 360L for a personalized listening experience. When parked, you can watch videos, stream movies and TV shows, surf the web, and even play games using the growing list of apps available on Google Play.

The system's over-the-air software update capability ensures the Explorer remains up-to-date with the latest features and improvements, making the vehicle better over time.

3. Advanced Hands-Free Driving with Ford BlueCruise

The 2025 Explorer takes a leap forward in driving technology with the available Ford BlueCruise, enabling hands-free highway driving. This feature is designed to make long road trips and stop-and-go traffic less stressful and more enjoyable.

Ford BlueCruise includes:

• Lane Change Assist: Allows drivers to switch lanes hands-free with a simple tap of the turn signal, provided the path is clear.
• In-Lane Repositioning: Helps maintain a comfortable distance from vehicles in adjacent lanes by subtly shifting the vehicle's position within the lane.

BlueCruise manages braking, accelerating, and steering, reducing the strain of driving and helping you arrive at your destination feeling more refreshed. New Explorer owners can activate BlueCruise with a Connected Services plan or opt for a complimentary 90-day trial to experience hands-free driving before committing to an annual or monthly subscription.

The 2025 Ford Explorer is set to redefine the driving experience with its combination of comfort, advanced infotainment, and cutting-edge driving technology. Whether you’re embarking on a long journey or navigating daily commutes, the new Explorer is designed to make every drive more enjoyable and connected.