The 2022 Explorer has set a new standard in the world of midsize SUVs with its blend of luxury and high-performance features that drivers are raving about. If its spacious, plush cabin and terrain tackling off-road features don’t catch your attention, then its staggering engine performance and cutting-edge technology certainly will. While all of its characteristics are sure to impress, here are six key features found in the 2022 Ford Explorer that drivers are talking about.
1. Autonomous 4WD System
The available Intelligent 4WD feature, which works in tandem
with the Terrain Management System, is capable of detecting which tires may be
at risk of wheel spin and can apply traction to these tires automatically.
While you control which of the Terrain Management System’s seven modes you’re
in at any given time, the 4WD system is adapting itself to this while
monitoring the tires and remaining ready to adjust traction at the first sign
of slippery surfaces.
2. Auto High-Beam Headlamps
The vehicle’s distinctive LED lighting is complemented by
the fact that the headlamps have an automatic high-beam function. Instead of
having to worry about when to switch your high beams on and off during drives,
this feature can do that automatically. It uses radar-sensor technology to
detect changing lighting conditions, which includes illumination from both
streetlamps and the headlights of other vehicles.
3. An Infotainment Center
Functioning as the Explorer’s all-in-one command center for
all your infotainment needs, SYNC 3 pairs with an available 10.1-inch display
and offers both Android and iPhone connectivity. With this system, you can
toggle through song selections or SiriusXM channels using your voice, set up
personalized user profiles to save settings, view your GPS location on highly
detailed maps, and so much more.
4. Active Park Assist 2.0
Maneuvering a vehicle into tight spaces can be a hassle
sometimes, especially when it comes to parallel and perpendicular parking.
Thankfully, the Explorer offers an intuitive driver-assist feature known as
Active Park Assist 2.0, which can automatically park the vehicle for you once
you’ve approved a parking spot. If someone happens to park too close to you in
a parking lot, you can also use this feature to easily maneuver your way out.
5. A 400-Horsepower V6
This edition of the Explorer also has some truly incredible
engine options, including a hybrid V6. But the clear standout among the
vehicle’s three engines is the twin-turbo 3.0L EcoBoost, which churns out 400
horsepower and an inspiring 415 pound-feet of torque. Paired to an automatic
10-speed transmission, this engine comes standard on both the ST and King Ranch
models and is capable of towing up to 5,600 pounds when fully equipped.
6. Wireless Charging Pad
Have you ever been on a long trip and suddenly realized that you had forgotten to bring a charging cord for your smartphone? When you or your passengers need to charge your Android or iPhone devices, it’s a lot easier when you opt for the Explorer’s wireless charging pad. Best of all, you can still charge devices even when the vehicle’s turned off, so you won’t have to worry about wasting fuel.
Thanks to its sensational performance options, driver-assist technologies, and intuitive safety systems, the luxurious 2022 Explorer raises the standard of what we should expect from an SUV. Come see this impressive vehicle by stopping by our dealership today at Crain Ford Jacksonville.
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