2013 Ford Explorer Sport - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow

Drive Time review of the new 2013 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $47,150.
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[@robertbachman2633]

The Taurus SHO is on the right side of my garage, and the Explorer Sport will be on the left side by this Tueday. Both in the sparkling white....

[@salpirwani]

Love the Video. Awesome Mr. Steve!

[@MandusahRamirez]

You should’ve put it in Sand Mode. That locks the 4x4 50/50 an you get more torque from a pull with 0 turbo lag. I love my 16 Sport. Just wish I would’ve got the 17 with Sync 3

[@chele089]

Very great review! This car is awesome!

[@76carmel]

Steve -- I think Ford should have that 3.5L Ecoboost V-6 engine in the uplevel Limited as an extra-cost option.

[@stevehammes]

The 3.6-liter engine in the GMC seems so much more refined, both in sound and power delivery and honestly the Ford didn't feel quicker in highway passing maneuvers. The Acadia Denali's chassis is more pleasing, too. From a standstill the Sport is an eager machine.

[@thisismrharper]

Just purchased our 2014 Sport yesterday... We looked at both the Sport and GMC Acadia Denali. It was a very tuff choice to make because both vehicles offer similar creature comforts. We have always owned Fords and never had any issues... My wife loves her new vehicle! #HappyWifeHappyLife!

[@paulpalacios1016]

best suv around. had my limited edition for 3 years, about to trade it in for Sport, in black of course. Looks mean and this baby is powerful. wow!!

[@76carmel]

Congrats, John. How has the Explorer Sport been for you?

[@Aligums]

Looks and power!

[@Aligums]

Great video review though!!

[@JayNiceX7]

It's a beautiful cross over. The best looking one out there.

[@Mr.77776]

I had a 2014 explorer sport . I upgraded to a 2017 in the spring of last year. I love it. Great Suv.

[@JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting]

I just bought a 2014 explorer sport. I love it.

[@Mr.77776]

@@JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting What color? How many miles?

[@JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting]

@@Mr.77776 Tuxedo Black! The one with the metal sparkle in the paint. It's slick!

[@Mr.77776]

@@JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting My 2014 was tuxedo black. The one I have now is charcoal Grey with tinted windows. Looks like a cop car.

[@JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting]

@@Mr.77776 I love it so far. Pretty sure I will get a newer one at some point (as you did). The only thing I don't like right now is the Gas mileage. I'm averaging around 15 MPG. Which is bad considering my old vehicle got around 28Mpg

[@salpirwani]

Drove the Explorer Limited for about a couple months and since then have fell in love with the car and what Ford have done with their new vehicles and packed on the High End Tech Stuff. Microsoft Sync is amazing and very user friendly. No doubt the Explorer Limited engine is a bit weak since I'm coming from an 09 Range Rover Sport, so cant wait to check out the Explorer Sport and consider that for my new car. The downside is I don't know how I feel going from a Range Rover to a Ford? lol

[@bmwmsport11]

The Toyota highlander hybrid Limited cost just about the same, and you get much more MPGs. Great video Steve!

[@76carmel]

You're right, the crossovers are tuned differently. And Ford has geared the F-150 with more torque to improve towing capacity.

[@Aligums]

Well, to really let the beast out and push its true power, it needs a proper higher octane tune, CAI mod, bigger exhausts, and cooler temp plugs. It's got the nice suspension already and it's AWD plus the stability with the brace bar in the engine compartment.

[@DavidBoy333]

Nice Review! This ford is the best looking ford out there so far i think. If you dont count the mustang line ups in there.

[@DRII-yv1yt]

you actually compared the performance of an Acadia Denali with that of the Explorer Sport??? Did you have a straight face while uttering those words?

[@madjak30]

I liked the Explorer when it came out in 2011...but it just doesn't have that "I gotta have one" feeling...how does it compare to the Durango R/T? The Durango is a little more masculine in it's styling and should be getting the 8spd auto with the Hemi soon...

[@DevPack]

have you seen the fusion?

[@RodHykes]

But the Acadia Denali has 280 horses? So you're saying although weaker the GMC is better appointed?

[@5Nivram]

f him he is anti FORD Ford on race day

[@fantomtuba]

this model isn't meant to be compared to a Highlander Hybrid. Check out the Ecoboost 4cyl.

[@theomorrow6277]

That's what I was thinking! They might do that within a few years. And since the XLT trim sounds truck-like and dated, they should replace it with SEL. And the Sport should become Titanium. The Explorer still has some way to go!

[@Chitownsfinesthoops]

Steve, what would you prefer, Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited or Ford Explorer Sport

[@stevehammes]

The Jeep.

[@Aligums]

They have a company in Detroit called Livernois. They do business with major companies including Ford. Anyways, they patented a device that tunes it up to 70 hp and increased (not sure the number) significant torque. That is very noticeable. It beat a mustang in a drag.

[@khunopie]

Should one opt for the For Oh Too, Eh?

[@vwmatt33]

I like our 2013 explorer XLT, I just don't love it. It's way under powered but overall it's just boring to drive. I feel like I'm sitting in a tub. It has plenty of room for the family plus dog and the my Touch is easy to use....it really is! I had 2 "Sports" back in the day. A 1999 and a 2001. Both 2 door models. Loved those especially with the SOHC 4.0 I had in my 2001. It had so much useful space! I'd like to see a sport trac version of this model!!

[@michaelanthony878]

Looking for a newer SUV but i don't think this will take my 1998 5.2 Grand Cherokee place.

[@dustinfreeman3573]

This is a performance vehicle. It has a firmer ride on purpose. I have a sport and a limited. The limited has a lot more body roll and the sport is planted firmly to the ground like a corvette. It is amazing the corners this vehicle can take at high speeds. For the price plus 1,500 dollar LMS chip you will be spanking srt's, Audi, and BMW M's up and down the highway with a top speed over 140mph. She just keeps going and going and going. I do miss the sound of a v8 under the hood. Ford did finally come out with a platinum version that has performance features under the hood with Lincoln like luxury that would make an MKS blush. Ford is doing good with explorer but would love to see a high output v8 performance option soon.

[@RossMKF1]

People just buy for the looks because it looks very nice

[@76carmel]

I think Ford's EcoBoost V-6 found in the F-150 (which has more torque) should be in this Explorer Sport (which is the same engine as the Taurus SHO and Flex).

[@MandusahRamirez]

That’s because it’s on the same platform as the other 2. I own a 2016

[@stevehammes]

If only the Ford's EcoBoost engine felt as strong as the Explorer Sport's looks they'd have something. Looks better on paper than it plays in real life. Lots of weight to carry here...even more than the Acadia Denali.

[@seahunter75]

I have the 2014 v6 sport. Car if fantastic! ! My ford touch is a fkn nightmare. ..

[@knack0125]

I will agree but disagree, yes the Sport version (which there is no such animal for Acadia) there is more power. But in their normal versions, Explorer has 2 more hp and -15 lb ft of torque then Acadia. So they aren't to far off one another in that realm but its all in taste and what you prefer. For that kind of money though, I don't want to feel a rough ride on a vehicle with a car chassis....but as I said, all in your preference.

[@Aligums]

I like both but the sport has something the acadia lacks...power!

[@pdx650]

A little bit of understeer at the end there. And when will ford start producing diesel-powered cars for the everyday communters? Vw does it with almost all of their cars, Mazda and Subaru are almost introducing them into the U.S. market and now Jeep has the Grand Cherokee as a diesel option.....I'm waiting for options here......

[@stevehammes]

I certainly don't hate it...it's actually pretty good. But I don't consider it the best choice in the class either.

[@jeepguy95]

For not having surround sound, or Limited-spec features, $47K is a little much to spend for one of these...

[@kalargyi]

instead of Ranger SUV, this is just Tall Taurus Wagon, I hate to be the one to say it but it is good for parts and economical, suck to be the fun of 4x4

[@tuananhha94]

actually, it has the feature of Limited. But it requires some options :D and you need to pay $47K + :D

[@rdaffon23]

Wow...$50k?!

[@DRII-yv1yt]

its called success! deal with it!

[@stevehammes]

....until you actually drive them and try a passing maneuver on the highway.

[@DRII-yv1yt]

the Explorer is doing very well! Looks like Ford needs no advice from you.

[@stevehammes]

I bet it happens.

[@Aligums]

Acadia is nice but no power..

[@theomorrow6277]

Is it just me, Steve, or do I feel like I'm being surrounded by Ford Explorers? From where I live (which is in Pennsylvania), they're EVERYWHERE! There so popular (too popular). And the fact that auto critics, like yourself, hate it means that people are not even thinking before they buy. It's just stupid! (P.S. The Explorers that I'm seeing, in case you want to know, are XLT's and Limited's.)

[@daddyavalos9]

Cool story bro

[@brazeagle]

Like it a lot. Just purchased a Grand Cherokee SRT 2014, for 70K, if I had seen this before, I would have considered. Incredible how marketing works! Ford came a bit too late. They should do better, as I am a two times owner of Ford before my SRT! Ford should have kept in touch! Love the Explorer Sport. Great video.

[@barbarellamendes159]

Coooollll... Congrats Luigi.. Agora vao poder sobreviver nessa neve sem problemas!!!

[@DRII-yv1yt]

obviously this is your youtube video and your allowed to state your opinion, but its clear you're no Ford fan. the Eco Boost 3.5 is a great engine and GM has no 6 cylinder as of right now that compares. the only thing I remotely agree with you regarding the 3.5 EB is the exhaust sound. Ford greatly restricts the exhaust to limit its power...

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

This is the poor mans LandRover

[@mikej0hn75ll]

u mean.. Landrover evoque lol

[@jrvital1470]

😋

[@Lukos0036]

I just wish they could still go off road. They are glorified station wagons now.

[@issambiskri2620]

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[@TheCireMC]

Looks like a police vehicle...I don't know if I like it

[@knack0125]

They ruined this thing, I know a few generations old, but I loved my '94 Explorer, this thing just doesn't speak Explorer to me at all and the ride isn't that great either. Much rather an Acadia for the price.

[@youngblood23rb]

Wayy over priced