2025 Ford Explorer Active 4x4: Base Trim Worth It?

[@cfrank925]

I test drove an Active with the comfort package that adds leather and I was really impressed. I think it will be my next vehicle.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Good review Mike! I test drove a Platinum Trim with the 3.0 Ecoboost today and thought it was very good! They did not have an ST on the lot but basically Platinum is the more comfort oriented option as opposed to the stiffer suspension in the ST.

[@chabbysrides]

Yes. I’m looking for a Platinum.

[@louispaxton8336]

An nice vehicle in a sea of various suv autos. Larger and better equipped than previous Edge base models for not a great deal more of list price. This is a very "out of touch" vehicle for me..I love the Sportage/Tucson/Santa Fe triplets and the new Nissan Kicks is responsive and appears well designed and built. Completely different class of vehicles..the smaller ones are much more efficient and environmentally friendly. To be fair, Ford put a lot of effort in here and it shows! Very good review!

[@chabbysrides]

Thanks Louis!

[@christopherarmata823]

Great review but I think ford is overpriced especially being made in the USA

[@chabbysrides]

Hey Chris. Everything is more expensive these days. Prices are up with all manufacturers. And you’re going to pay more for USA built opposed to Asia or Mexico.

[@leol9281]

Ford is lame for using Google and charging people $800 a year, instead of using sync 4.

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

Actually the google map seems to be working pretty good for me but it does also have wireless car play and Android Auto and as for the $800 a year for the blue Cruise it is actually cheaper now and also as of October 1st, if you buy a new car you can get a pay one time with no additional cost which is like $2995.00 or something like that (can't remember exact amount) so you'll have Blue Cruise for life basically with no additional cost unless they decide to stop supporting it.