Ford Explorer 
The elegant seven-passenger Explorer is back with some changes to its colour palette. Three engines are offered, all paired with a six-speed automatic transmission: 2L EcoBoost four-cylinder (240 horsepower, 270 lbs.-ft., front-wheel drive); 3.5L V6 (290 horsepower, 255 lbs.-ft., front- or all-wheel drive); and 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (365 horsepower, 350 lbs.-ft., standard all-wheel drive) exclusive to the Sport trim. Apart from the latter, base, XLT and Limited versions are also offered.
Pros
- Great style
- Decent fuel consumption rates
- Very good assembly, fit and trim
- Terrain Management system easy to use
Cons
- 4RM not available with EcoBoost 2.0L
- Limited towing capacity (EcoBoost 2.0 L)
- Cramped third row
- No manual transmission on the Sport model
