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The GLS600 gets its own front-end styling with a massive chrome grille. Our test example also had two-tone paint.
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Motor Trend
36 minutes ago
- Motor Trend
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum AWD First Test: A Candidate for Most Improved?
Pros Among the quickest in class Spacious cabin, comfortable ride Premium interior look and feel Cons You look like a cop BlueCruise still needs work Small third row We're not in the habit of handing out dozens of vehicle awards each year, but if we were, the 2025 Ford Explorer would be the odds-on favorite for 'most improved.' When the sixth-generation Explorer arrived back in 2020, we panned it for its unrefined ride, poor engine tuning, dated technology, and cheap build quality. Much has changed for the better, however, with the refreshed the 2025 Ford Explorer. The Platinum AWD model we just drove represents a marked improvement over previous Explorers, turning it from an also-ran to a three-row family SUV that's more than worthy of consideration. The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum AWD is significantly improved, featuring a refined ride, enhanced interior, and advanced tech. With a 400-hp V-6, it accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Priced at $61,740, it offers value against rivals, boasting premium features and a smooth driving experience. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next What's New for the 2025 Explorer While the Explorer has undergone plenty of positive changes, the song remains the same under the hood (well, unless you're looking for the hybrid option, which is now only available on Explorer police cars). Its carryover engine options are gas only, namely the 300-hp 2.3-liter turbo-four, or in the case of our luxeish Explorer Platinum, the more powerful 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 that produces 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. Both are also paired to the same 10-speed automatic, which, unlike most three-row SUVs in its segment, powers the rear wheels. All-wheel drive is of course an option (equipped on our test vehicle) for $2,000 extra. Much like a home flip, Ford spent sparingly but smartly, gussying up the Explorer where it would make the biggest difference. New grille and wheel treatments telegraph the changes outside (though as our photographer noted when we pulled up to our shoot, 'I thought you were a cop'), but inside is where the most drastic and impactful updates were made. All 2025 Explorers get a redesigned dashboard, a new, 13.2-inch Ford Digital Experience infotainment display, and on higher-spec models like our Explorer Platinum, Ford's BlueCruise hands-free advanced driver assist system. Ford also invested heavily in redesigning the center stack and console, improving materials quality and trim mixtures. How It Drives Based on our time behind the wheel of the new 2025 Explorer Platinum, we suspect that instead of revamping engine power, for example, Ford engineers decided to dedicate much of their time to improving the overall refinement of the family SUV's powertrain and chassis. While most Explorer drivers—save your local sheriff—won't care about this SUV's outright performance numbers, they're nevertheless impressive for the class. Bearing in mind that a quicker Explorer ST with the same powertrain exists (stay tuned for that test), the Explorer Platinum accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a brisk 5.9 seconds and clears the quarter mile in 14.5 seconds at 95.4 mph. That's quicker than just about anything in the class, save for EVs like the Kia EV9 and hot rods such as its Explorer ST sibling and Durango Hellcat. Its closest competitor would be the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max, which matches the Explorer's 0–60-mph time but trails it in the quarter mile, needing 14.7 seconds at 93.5 mph. The Explorer Platinum brakes and handles well for the class, too. It stops from 60 mph in 126 feet, and it lapped our figure-eight handling course in a respectable 26.7 seconds at 0.68 g average. This V-6-powered Explorer also posts respectable fuel economy figures, netting an EPA-estimated 18/25/21 mpg city/highway/combined. That trails the range-topping Grand Highlander Hybrid Max's 20/26/22 mpg score by a hair while also matching or besting many of the competitors in the segment, including the Chevrolet Traverse and Kia Telluride. There's nothing outright exciting about the Explorer Platinum, but driving it on the same roads where the pre-refresh version finished dead last in a comparison test with the rest of the class really highlights the improvements to the 2025 model. The throttle response from the V-6 is smooth, with a glut of low-end torque that makes the Ford leap forward off the line or past slower traffic effortlessly. The transmission tuning is likewise much improved, with the 10-speed automatic working nearly imperceptivity in the background. There are no paddle shifters to be found in this version of the Explorer, but we could goad the Ford into downshifts by switching into Sport mode or shifting the transmission into low on long descending grades. The Explorer also excels as a family vehicle thanks to its overall ride quality. Given its relatively long wheelbase, pitch, roll, and dive are minimized while accelerating, cornering, or braking, and the suspension itself does a great job of smoothing out harsher impacts and secondary shaking over rough pavement. The only negative we experienced was the Explorer Platinum's stylish 21-inch footwear, which sometimes exacerbated issues over speed bumps and potholes. From a driver assistance standpoint, although it's not as humanlike in its operation as GM's Super Cruise, the Ford BlueCruise hands-free system is a solid setup that helps ease the monotony of heavy stop-and-go highway traffic and routine interstate travel. There were a couple of small downsides, however. We found that in more complicated urban highway environments BlueCruise tended to be overly cautious, leading to slower automatic lane changes and sometimes being cut off by more decisive traffic. The Explorer is already among the roomier three-row SUVs in its class, and that doesn't change here. The second-row seats are spacious and comfortable for adults, with beefy armrests, and further benefit from overhead HVAC vents, power ports, and cupholders. The third row, which requires occupants to climb over a small driveshaft hump, is shallow and flat, with low, child-sized armrests and a hard cushion. Adults won't be happy back here, but elementary-school-aged children will fit just fine. On the plus side, parents will appreciate the easy ingress and egress to the third row, and the easily cleanable hard plastic sides. Up front, the loaded Explorer Platinum's comfortable and supportive quilted leather seats are the nicest in the house, with heating, cooling, and massage functions. The redesigned dashboard looks and feels upscale, too, with a creative mix of cloth, metallic, wood, plastic, and leather accents that lend the cabin a premium feel. The new infotainment system is snappy and responsive, and (for an internal combustion-engine-powered vehicle, at least) it features novel apps like YouTube. We're particularly fond of the metallic lip beneath the screen to rest your hand on for ease of operation, as well as the massive wireless phone charging shelf directly below the infotainment display. With average new car prices approaching $50,000, the $61,740 Explorer Platinum comes off as something of a value proposition. It undercuts rivals like the GMC Acadia Denali by a few thousand dollars, and it offers more advanced infotainment and driver assist systems than slightly cheaper models such as the Honda Pilot Elite or Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus. More than anything, the 2025 Explorer finally stands out not for what it doesn't do, but for what it does. Now where's that Most Improved trophy?
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Best Bang for Your Buck: These Used Cars Under $30K Pack Safety, Style, and Performance
There are many reasons to buy used rather than new. Of course, money is a significant factor, but there's more to it than that. With used cars, you don't eat the depreciation; the first owner does. And if you can find one covered by the original warranty, you're covered if anything happens. There are some good options out there, especially if you're on a budget. Through our research, we've found several used cars under $30,000. We looked for those that received awards from either the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and are widely available. Given the price point, we looked for vehicles with fewer than 75,000 miles. If there's one car Honda can be proud of, it's the Honda Accord, which debuted in 1976. The 2022 model is a midsize sedan with plenty of space inside the cabin and the trunk. You might find any one of the six available trims in dealerships across the country for under $30,000. The Honda Accord has received top safety ratings from both the NHTSA and IIHS. It has several safety features, including a crash prevention system. Like the Honda Accord, the Toyota Camry is a popular sedan in the US. It ranked in Car & Driver's 25 bestselling vehicles for 2024. In our search, we found the 2023 model for sale for under $30,000. Many even had fewer than 50,000 miles and a lot of life left. In 2023, the Camry received the IIHS top safety pick+ award, plus all trims received five stars from the NHTSA. Subarus are well-known for their safety awards and ratings and frequently hit the IIHS top safety pick+, which it did in 2021. That year's model also has a five-star NHTSA rating. The 2021 Legacy has AWD and gets a combined 30 MPG. We found many for sale across the country, well under the $30,000 budget and 75,000 mileage constraints. If you're looking for a luxury brand, the 2021 Acura TLX is one you can find in abundance. This midsize sedan is available for below $30,000 and comes in several trims. Many of the models are well below the 75,000-mile threshold we set in our methodology. The IIHS awarded it its top safety pick+ in 2021, and the NHTSA awarded it five stars for all trims. Toyota vehicles are known for their reliability, and the 2020 Avalon is no exception. It's a pretty easy vehicle to find at dealerships In 2019, it received the IIHS top safety pick+ award and both the gas-powered and hybrid models have a five-star rating from the NHTSA. If you're in the market for a compact used car under $30,000, the Honda Civic Hatchback can be found for around $21,000 to $24,000. It's touted for its comfort and fuel efficiency in reviews. The IIHS awarded the vehicle its top safety pick in 2021, and it has a five-star rating through the NHTSA. If compact isn't your thing, you can pick up a 2022 Nissan Altima, a mid-size sedan, for $15,000 to $20,000, many with well under 75,000 miles on them. In a Car & Driver review, the Altima was praised for its fuel-efficiency, 32 MPG combined, and its safety features. It was given the top safety pick+ award, and both FWD and AWD trims have a five-star NHTSA rating. The Volvo S60 first came out in 2000 (2021 model) and was discontinued last year as the company shifted its focus to SUVs. However, the 2020 model (and later years) is still floating around out there for around $20,000. It comes in four different trims with a combined fuel efficiency of 25 to 30 MPG. The IIHS awarded the 2020 S60 its top safety pick that year and both the T5 and T6 trims have a five-star NHTSA rating, while the T8 models are not rated. Let's take it up a notch and introduce another luxury vehicle you could find for under $30,000. The 2021 Lexus IS originally had an MSRP starting at $40,025 but can now be found for under $30,000 in some instances. It's not the roomiest car on our list, but those in the market for one are probably already familiar with this. All trims have a five-star NHTSA rating and received the IIHS top safety pick+ that year. Last, but certainly not least on our list is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. This model is available in the $20,000 range, depending on the mileage and dealership. It's your chance to get a luxury car without breaking the bank. It gets approximately 25 to 27 MPG combined and has several safety features such as automated emergency braking and a lane departure warning system. The 2021 C-Class received the IIHS top safety pick+ and the NHTSA awarded the 4WD and RWD models a five-star rating.
Forbes
3 hours ago
- Forbes
Elevated Tech Adds Even More Luxury To The 2025 Lincoln Navigator
2025 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label in Chrystal White In the world of full size luxury SUVs the pressure is on to deliver an advanced experience that will stand up to time. Luxury cars and SUVs are expected to go the distance, after all. But they're also expected to be timeless, with subtle changes that maintain the design and luxury of prior models. That is an expectation that Lincoln doesn't take lightly. For the redesign of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, the company delivers a simple lineup and simplified interior choices paired with a tech experience that is both visceral and tactile—tech and textures. It starts with a fixed panoramic screen assisted by a smaller touch-controlled screen, touch-sensitive controls throughout and voice-activated assistance that allows anyone in the cabin to adjust the climate, audio or navigation. Adding to the new look and feel is a full makeover inside and out that adds to the Lincoln Navigator experience, with new interiors palettes, a new exterior lighting signature and a new split tailgate that adds to the utility of this SUV. Connected Technology Is At Center Stage In The Lincoln Navigator The panoramic screen that spans the front of the Lincoln Navigator is hard to miss, but also, not nearly as distracting as might be expected. The screen features fixed functions on the left side for the driver, but can be customized on the right side to serve driver and passenger. The screen's graphics are easy to see and since it's set a fair distance from the seats, it's not overly intrusive. A smaller center screen tucked into the dash allows control of many of the car's functions as well as the panoramic screen; this is where functions can be added or adjusted on the main screen. It's also where the car's climate controls are found. Adding to the connected tech experience are driver controls on the steering wheel, a flat-top and -bottom wheel, or square/circle squircle, with two unmarked touch pads on either side of the wheel. As the driver swipes a finger over the pads, controls light up on the driver display portion of the panoramic screen. The driver can use these pads to set adaptive cruise or activate Blue Cruise, to adjust entertainment functions or to adjust the foot pedals, steering wheel position and side view mirrors. More connection is found in wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and in Google Built-in voice activated assistance; any passenger can simply say 'Hey Google' and change the radio station, set the cabin temperature or ask for navigation directions. The interior of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Elevated Interior Materials Add A Technical Feel, Too Lincoln's current era of design includes an interior theme approach that layers colors, contrast materials, metals, woods and technology. In the base reserve model, buyers can choose from three color palettes for the upholstery on the lounge-inspired front and center row seats; in the top-tier Black Label edition Lincoln simplified interior design themes, keeping the 'Invitation' theme with a dark tone-on-tone graphic look, or the brighter Enlighten theme which blends a lighter beige look with dark accents. Wood surfaces are dotted with sparkling copper inlay, a nod to the 24' copper etched wheels that are offered as an upgrade and that, with the Sunrise Copper exterior paint add to the Navigator's feeling of impenetrable strength. The technical feeling of the interior continues with the floating center console, a minimalist surface anchored by a faceted glass multimedia dial and gear selector buttons. Retractable panels reveal a wireless phone charger and cup holders. Rear seat passengers will see these materials in the center row, and models with a center row console will find it mimics the look and feel of the front console. The 2025 Lincoln Navigator is powered by a twin turbo V6 that delivers 440 hp The Lincoln Navigator Still Delivers Reliable, Confident Power There's one thing that has not changed with the 2025 redesign: the Navigator's powertrain. This large SUV continues to rely on the twin turbo V6 engine that delivers 440 hp. This is the same engine that is found in the Ford Expedition Tremor and is an option on the Expedition King Ranch, and is also the foundational engine in the Ford F-150. This large, powerful engine allows for 8,700 pounds of tow capacity, a feature enhanced by Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, a system that combines sensors and cameras to assist and automate backing up to a trailer for an easier, more precise hitch experience. The system will even test out the trailer's lights to ensure everything is working properly. A rear view of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label Blue Cruise 1.4 Delivers Lincoln's Most Advanced Hands Free Driving (So Far) An upgrade for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator is the most advanced hands-free driving system yet from Lincoln. Blue Cruise 1.4 allows the driver to set adaptive cruise, then choose Blue Cruise. The system, which will advance to 1.5 soon, works only on certain mapped roads and only under safe conditions, and will keep the car centered in the lane, will change lanes and will adapt its speed as traffic ebbs and flows. Blue Cruise is quickly becoming quite good, delivering solid and reliable performance, and is standard feature on all Lincoln Navigator models. After trying it out and comparing it to GM's Super Cruise, the 1.4 edition delivers on Ford's promise and even though a new version will be released soon, this version is quite good. The interior of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Three Lincoln Navigator Trims Simplify Choices and Pricing Lincoln offers the Navigator in three trims: Reserve, Reserve with Jet Appearance and Black Label. The Reserve model, the only one that offers a choice of captains chairs or a center row bench, starts at $99,995 and comes with all wheel drive, all the screens, leather seating and Ford's Pro Trailer Hitch Assist as standard features. The Jet Appearance model adds black exterior details, a black interior and $3,500 to the price. The Black Label model starts at $116,495 and is ideal for buyers who chauffeur passengers or VIPs; it offers only center row captains chairs with a fixed center console that offers a function screen to control climate, seat massage and more. All center row seats slide and tilt for third row access, and the third row is nicely outfitted with air vents, USB ports and cup holders. Buyers can add an additional 12' of linear cargo space by opting for the 'L' extended wheel base option, a $2,990 upgrade, and additional function can be had with the cargo management system ($370), a panel that can divide the cargo space or function as a table. Many of the additions to the 2025 Lincoln Navigator are subtle compared to the prior model, which offered plenty of innovative luxuries. But the impact is sizable, which, as a full size, full-luxury SUV, it should be.
