2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Toyota Highlander near Orlando FL
Vehicle Overview
The Ford Explorer is the nameplate that helped make sports utility vehicles among the most popular options on American roads. But consumer tastes have changed. The most popular SUVs are smaller than ever, and the success of crossovers have motivated some automakers to drop their sedans outright. Both Ford and Toyota set out to make their SUVs more appealing to the modern consumer with a full redesign for 2020. The 2020 Ford Explorer is particularly interesting because Ford switched back to a rear-wheel-drive design, which required a design process that was a lot more like introducing a new nameplate than simply a next generation. While the 2020 Toyota Highlander redesign is not quite as extensive, Toyota has greatly improved on the standard equipment and options available. A 2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Toyota Highlander comparison is a great way to see what makes each model special.
Exterior - 2020 Ford Explorer
The 2020 Ford Explorer exterior is a great reason to visit your local dealer serving Orlando Clermont Sanford Mount Dora and see it in person. The Explorer is bigger overall than the Highlander having been built on a 119.1-inch wheelbase as opposed to a 112.2-inch wheelbase. The overall length of the Explorer is 198.8 inches. The overall length of the Highlander is 194.9 inches. The Explorer is also taller and wider and offers more ground clearance: 7.9 inches. The base Explorer features a power liftgate, and a hands-free liftgate is available on the Limited and up. The base Highlander has a manual liftgate. The power liftgate is added with the LE, and a hands-free liftgate is not an option.
Interior - 2020 Ford Explorer near Orlando
The new Explorer at Prestige Ford provides seating for seven in its default configuration. The Highlander provides seating for eight. In both cases, you can lower that capacity by one by opting for captain’s chairs in the second row. The Explorer gives you more passenger volume overall: 152.7 vs 141.3 cubic feet. This is noticeable for the driver who gets three additional inches of legroom in the Explorer. The Explorer also provides almost five additional inches of legroom in the third row, which is a significant difference for anyone who plans to use that third row often. The Explorer cargo area measures 18.2 cubic feet, and you have access to 47.9 or 87.8 with the seats folded. The Highlander, on the other hand, provides you 16.0, 48.4 and 84.3 cubic feet.
Mechanical - Ford Explorer specs near Orlando
Ford has redesigned the Explorer as a rear-wheel-drive SUV, which is like the early Explorer models, but retained the unibody construction, which is one of the best aspects of the newer Explorer models. All-wheel drive is an option for those who prefer it. Ford offers a number of powertrains, all of which feature a 10-speed automatic transmission. The base engine is a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The Limited Hybrid features a 3.3-liter V6 mated to a hybrid system, and these combine for 318 hp. The ST boasts a 3.0-liter turbo V6 that makes 400 hp and 415 lb.-ft., and the Platinum comes with a lower-output version of that engine that makes 365 hp and 380 lb.-ft. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has but a single powertrain: an eight-speed automatic transmission with a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 295 hp and 263 lb.-ft. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional at all trim levels.
Technology - 2020 Ford Explorer dealer
The base Explorer includes the Sync 3 infotainment system, an 8-inch touchscreen, a six-speaker sound system, satellite radio, dual USB ports, Wi-Fi hotspot and Apple and Android device integration. Ford Co-Pilot360 is also included in the standard equipment, and this group adds a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision mitigation, pedestrian detection, lane departure mitigation and more. An available Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package adds integrated navigation, adaptive cruise control, a more sophisticated lane keeping system and system that aids with defensive maneuvers. The base Highlander offers a similar package, including an 8-inch touchscreen with all the bells and whistles and Toyota Safety Sense 2.0. TSS 2.0 features a radar-based camera system and numerous driver assists.
Contact Us Today - 2020 Ford Explorer dealer
If you have questions not answered by our 2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Toyota Highlander comparison, feel free to call Prestige Ford. We can give you that information right over the phone. You could also visit our location serving Orlando Clermont Sanford Mount Dora and test-drive the Explore while you’re here. Rather shop online? Our entire inventory is available through our website. Our team is also available via live chat and email to provide quotes, assist with financing preapproval and more.
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