The Ford Explorer has been a mainstay for families in the New London, WI and Shawano, WI area for decades. Combining legendary Ford quality with three-row space and an impressive level of power, the Explorer is popular for drivers throughout our area, and it's one of the most sought-after models at Klein Ford. It's versatile, comfortable, well-equipped, and one of the best SUV investments you can make for your family.
To illustrate what makes the 2022 Explorer the best SUV for your consideration, we've highlighted it next to the Toyota Highlander for you here. Read on to learn more about how it stands out next to the competition, and then take a look at our current new vehicle inventory to see some of the impressive and outstanding Ford Explorer options we have available.
2022 Ford Explorer Takes on the 2022 Toyota Highlander
While the Ford Explorer appears to have a lot in common with the Toyota Highlander at first, they differ in several key areas. Both have three rows of seating standard, and both have both gas and hybrid engine options available, but the similarities don't go much further beyond that. We can explain.
Cargo Space
The 2022 Ford Explorer is a larger SUV than the 2022 Toyota Highlander. As such, it has a greater interior space than the Toyota, including more room for your cargo. Whether it's groceries or camping gear, the Explorer has the space you need, with more than 18 cubic feet of cargo space available in the rear, compared to just 16 cubic feet of space in the Toyota.
Passenger Space
In addition to having more room for your gear than the Toyota Highlander, the Ford Explorer also has more space for you and your passengers to stretch out in. You can look forward to extra inches of shoulder room, elbow room, and legroom in all rows of the Ford Explorer when compared next to the Highlander.
Power & Performance
Regardless of whether you're interested in the gas-powered version or the hybrid model, you can expect a greater power output from the Ford Explorer than the Toyota Highlander. Base Explorer models with gas power deliver 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, compared to 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque for the Toyota Highlander.
Opt for the hybrid versions of either SUV, and the Explorer delivers 318 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque, compared to 243 horsepower for the hybrid Highlander.
Additionally, Ford makes the Explorer available with an even more powerful engine option, a turbocharged gas V6 with 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque that's available on select trims. The Toyota Highlander doesn't have other gas engine options in its lineup, and its top power doesn't come close to the Explorer.
Towing
Larger and more powerful than the Toyota Highlander, it probably comes as no surprise that the Ford Explorer also has a higher towing capacity than the Toyota model. Whether you have a small boat or a camper, the Explorer can help you get where you need to go, with a towing capacity range of 5,000 to 5,600 pounds.
Meet and Test Drive the Newest Ford Explorer SUVs in Winneconne, WI
The best way to understand what's made the Ford Explorer a favorite for decades is a test drive. We invite you to visit us in person soon and let us introduce you to the latest models we have in stock. One spin around town and we're sure you'll understand what makes the Explorer a great SUV for any driver.