Review: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

I review the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. What do you guys think of these?
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[@demianreith8719]

Nice job, Matt. And I like the intro song to this, because it looks more adventurous. Heck, you could even fit kids in the back.

[@StreetSpeed717]

$55,000? Holy shit. Although the new discovery looks exactly the same and costs even more so there's that lol

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+Street Speed 717 lol Beth thought it looked like a Discovery too! And you're right, it's still cheap compared to the imports!

[@nafiztube]

And it's still shit

[@Trades46]

The Disco sport is much cheaper feeling inside; lots of hard plastics which the Explorer Platinum uses soft padding & leather. Land Rovers don't become luxurious until you step up into the full sized Disco or into the Range Rover Sport, which then ventures into ~$80,000 territory.

[@ShiningBright777]

Street Speed 717, Please don't use Holy in a vile way. Thank you.

[@ShawnCastator]

Diggin the new intro man! Good review. I needed to see this. My wife and I are comparing this to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. They're about the same price.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! Glad to help!

[@FameCaptain]

I have a 2014 grand Cherokee limited 4x4 and I enjoy it very much. Let me know if u have any questions about it

[@mrwafflez000]

just be careful with the jeep, lots of people have been killed because of that gearshift

[@mrwafflez000]

yup. a star trek actor died when his Jeep Grand Cherokee squished him against a wall or something. it was on headlines

[@ShawnCastator]

MrWafflez000 That's right I heard about that. Scary stuff.

[@IbanezPlayer124]

Good lord that is an awesome intro!

[@TWRX_Chuck]

$55k! My god cars are getting sooo expensive these days!

[@Speedaholics]

Because it's the Platinum edition so it has a super nice interior. Did you even the watch the review? It has massaging seats for crying out loud

[@Speedaholics]

***** ok well that's your opinion buddy. You can think it's 20k overpriced if you want. Here's a fact for you though (not an opinion): if you want many of the features that this car offers (such as the massaging seats) from a more prestigious car (BMW, Mercedes, ect), you're gonna pay a LOT more than 55k. And again, that's a fact, not an opinion.

[@frankmagana1408]

Thank the federal reserve

[@StirlingMossDrives]

+Frank Magana Best comment

[@colderbeer]

No worries....just buy another used Hyundai.

[@singletrackftw]

"If you like using lip balm, you're gonna love using the explorer" IM DYING RIGHT NOW hahahahaha

[@colderbeer]

Best SELLING SUV in its class.....all you little haters have so much to learn.....this latest version of the FORD Explorer is a home run.

[@SSFlyer]

Dear ford: Please bring back the bronco!!! great review matt like always!!

[@tommyhortin8696]

awesome video, although I miss your old intro for car reviews :(

[@tikiman48]

omfg, you said "Subaru wrx fan" in the intro instead of "Subaru dubadecks fan" for the first time ever!!

[@camfrederickson516]

My dad has a 2016 explorer sport, and its awesome. Its the bronze/orange/red color and has all the black accents outside (grill, lettering on the hood, door handles.

[@armyboy1207]

I love the Platinum. I'm a salesman for Ford Dealer and the whole Ford line is amazing. I've sold a couple of these. Fantastic cars.

[@Gtbomb1]

How is the reliability?

[@FastandFurious_family4ever]

Ford for life.

[@SFBay69]

Not for SUV..chevy is junk

[@FastandFurious_family4ever]

***** I was a Chevy fan, But Ford cars are nicer looking.

[@SFBay69]

***** I like ford quality...chevy jas gone downhill

[@stevendayt97]

kid. it doesn't take a genius to know that looks are subjective

[@frankmagana1408]

If im going to dump 55k on an explorer, make it look different from a regular explorer. Kinda like when you buy a yukon denali, it looks different than a regular yukon. Also, how are those front lights legal in california? The law says no reflecting headlights that have any blue should be allowed. Theyre blue and not projector beams, so how did they pass it. Where i live, i have strict cops everywhere so it has me wondering

[@jonathond6864]

Cool intro! I'm liking the change up!

[@NicholasResch]

i like the new intro!! very exciting

[@facemischief]

Any plans on reviewing the 2016 Mazda Miata (MX-5)? You mentioned that review was coming a while back.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I will be filming the review this weekend hopefully!

[@KevRunsOnDunkin]

That new intro is sick!

[@paultucker1272]

Nice review, Matt! I wish the Explorer was available for sale here in the UK. Ford are really missing a trick!

[@GoodsDell7]

Does the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum have the right stuff underneath to be a real off-road beast ? Is the four-wheel drive desert & mountain ready ?

[@godsaveamerica2611]

Is this the best selling suv in America? If it is I can see why. Best bang for your buck. If I'm in the market for an suv, I'm definitely considering it although the gas mileage does suck.

[@ajgreen868]

Do you know if the sync 3 would fit in this vehicle?

[@fareszxc]

Great review man 👍

[@A_guan]

Which one has more 3rd row space, CX9 or Explorer, with 3 person bench. Both of these are super nice luxury wise but can't decide which one

[@Jeschitown]

do you have a review on the Ford flex?

[@MrSniperFromMars]

no

[@davva360]

Its funny because I was just thinking about my experience test driving both. I can tell you if you are looking for space the Flex is far better. My needs changed and I didnt buy either but thats my opinion. I prefer the look of the Explorer but its not as practical as the Flex.

[@Jeschitown]

+davva360 thank you for your input I really like the styling and practically of the flex I'm leaning towards it

[@asdfjkl2881]

+davva360 have you seen ford made a twin turbo flex?

[@Jeschitown]

+asdf jkl; it's a beautiful thing!

[@BeesonsCars]

Your intro reminds me of an old Need for Speed game. Pretty cool!

[@agm5148]

Very nice review. Explorer now is a very nice SUV, with the Ecoboost it's fast and smooth. You can't get the Ecoboost in all the trim levels which I think it's too bad. The Explorer is now the choice vehicle for many police departments including the California Highway Patrol, so you know this is going to be a durable vehicle. As far as the MPG when tested they don't thump down on the accelerator like you are driving. Smooth acceleration will improve the mileage.

[@carsonfoy1546]

love the new intro

[@62_batthsaab62]

lmao man "you like using lip balm you'll love the explorer" I just can't man, u r hilarious

[@brunobr9]

hey man, what software you use to edit your videos? thanks and congrats for the mustang. hope to see more videos about it. success

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! I use Adobe Premiere Pro.

[@mrvince124]

if you can please review the BMW 335is. the one with the N54 engine and manual trans..

[@joshluttner]

awesome new intro!!

[@pistolpete6321]

Another great review, thanks!!

[@molo1706]

hey matt , do you think reviewing jaguar xe s is possible?

[@Began2011]

I wonder can you get it with the 5 liter

[@CMLayton88]

I have driven a bunch of the 2014 & 2015 Explorers and I loved them. Sometimes a little slow taking off, but still very nice. I do really like the new refreshed look they have now. Definitely would have been nicer if Sync3 was in at least this top trim or it would at least include a free upgrade once available, especially for the money one is putting out for the Platinum.

[@JanieYoung-p7n]

Yep they are awesome I'm cruising one now

[@babyjoker360]

Any jeep srt8 review soon?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Still looking for one!

[@62_batthsaab62]

matt, do u know about the Lincoln mkt, I would live for you to review it so limo drivers can see the ups and downs, and please compare to a Lincoln Town car

[@62_batthsaab62]

like not live lol

[@allencovert2360]

Mr. Singh b

[@BIGWEBB88]

did you drive an Ats V yet?

[@Speedaholics]

What did you mean on Twitter when you said you would pronounce "SubaruWRXfan" correctly in this review? I didn't catch it haha

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I meant I actually slowed down a bit and pronounced it correctly in my opening remarks.

[@Speedaholics]

subaruwrxfan oh ok haha

[@rhillerb2]

+subaruwrxfan Hey guys, Subarufrhhvxjnvgjnncxfan here!

[@SFBay69]

Please review Cadillac XT5 thanks

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

NICE Review: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

[@demianreith8719]

And BTW, I'm surprised that from June 1st to today you haven't thanking anyone but the press car givers (You have done an entire month of press cars.), so why wouldn't you do other cars from Tom Henry Chevrolet, Harrison Auto Sales, etc. It's OK, you can do more press cars. Speaking of press cars, do you think you're going back to press car status on the Friday Mustang update like you did before?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I will be mixing in some stuff from Harrison Auto Sales later this summer along with reviewing more privately owned cars again. I actually won't have another press car until August so the weekly updates will be in the Mustang for the next month.

[@demianreith8719]

+subaruwrxfan OK, great.

[@A_guan]

Which one is nicer luxury wise, the new cx9 or this platinum explorer?

[@A_guan]

+Clorox Bleach only problem is that it's a Ford you'd still look like your in your in the middle class unlike a xc90 which is also 55k

[@clint0073]

Tech Defender XC90 is a Fully Premium Car

[@Mak933]

Massaging seats? What's next?

[@bobkeefer3822]

Does ford really think people still use a compass that they have to put it front and center in the dash,???

[@braidenjohnson5424]

great vid man

[@dongshuowu3454]

Captain chairs without armrest??

[@genisandreu3059]

Nice video and nice SUV but I still prefer the Flex over the explorer

[@genisandreu3059]

+Clorox Bleach The flex would still be my preference if I had to geg a full size SUV

[@maximilianoluera6679]

White leather in a family SUV? Big mistake.

[@wisb_1658]

the buyer can choose the color of their seats when they buy the car from the dealer

[@austinallmond8999]

This is a pretty cool SUV but I would like too see cooler and more rarer cars. Don't matter if they are older. That would be better. Still do some new cars but I hope you can mix it up a little. But you do a fantastic job on the reviews.

[@dustinmorris13]

Good review, I had one for a few days to try out as well. I was glad it doesn't have the Sync3, that system is pretty ugly and not as easy to use I would say. Too bad about the front and rear of this vehicle, they really didn't do a good job with this refresh.

[@efraing726]

I love my explorer! and I paid 48k not 55k! it has way more features than what I would get in a Beemer or audi.

[@7amood231]

WHEN R U GONNA TRY THE NEW F-150 DUDE :) ??!!

[@BlueFoxtv-iv8wo]

You should do the 2016 Chevy Tahoe

[@LN_06]

Matt, please, change your username to "TheBackroadEnthusiast". I think it would suit you and your channel so well! Keep up the great work.

[@rygromoll]

any Toyota 4 runner or tundra, Tacoma xrunner

[@Montblanc1986]

I would take this over the other Suv you have tested.

[@samuelkessler4462]

see if you could review a dodge neon srt4. those cars are sick

[@maximus9401]

Does it have halogen reflector headlights?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+maximus9401 they're LEDs but they kind of look like halogens.

[@forreal7848]

What happened to Stuff I saw last month?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I didn't see anything last month so I didn't make a video, I'll have another one to post for this month.

[@juancarlos.ok.]

Subaruwrxfan.. Does ford charge you to review their vehicles??

[@amggaming3528]

Why would they charge him? He's giving them free publicity.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Nope.

[@juancarlos.ok.]

+amgGaming cause he's putting miles on it... I was just wondering, no reason y to get butt hurt bro

[@jasonhill2101]

he is not butthurt lol

[@ericcampbell2360]

+subaruwrxfan does ford pay you to say nice things about their vehicles?

[@SpencerHogg]

Eh great video man

[@hyypersonic]

It's crazy to think that this car has a 0-60 time that is about the same as a 2015 Mustang V6. That just goes to show how much Ford is neglecting the V6 this generation :(

[@ethanerickson8220]

Why not the sport

[@madmula2190]

nice review

[@markryl-kuchar2373]

My dads 1999 Chevrolet Suburban lt, with the 5.7 vortech v8 will get 14 in the city if driven conservatively enough.

[@Bmackins94]

a 6.2 Sierra can get 14 in the city

[@unclepeanut15]

thats good mpg my 2014 durango v6 gets 13 mpg mixed mostly city

[@brentgath4447]

Nice review of the Explorer. No way I'm paying 54K for an Explorer, in any trim, but something to keep in mind when these start showing up on the used market. Have you tested the sport trim versions of either the Escape or Explorer?

[@valentinleon9657]

In my country you cant afford the "basic" ford explorer for $55k, the basic version in here is the explorer limited and it costs $65k.

[@demianreith8719]

If you won't believe me, I'm actually 6 feet tall (you're 5'9), I still would fit in any roomy car whether it's front or back.

[@fluke205]

2016 370z?

[@ge8basefan19]

Yay for red s2k in the parking lot at 0:46 hahaha

[@kvs7983]

2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 review pls :D

[@snowman2834]

I can already see the leather wrinkle behind your back, those gauges are boring as hell, you lose a seat in the second row of seats, and get 14 mpg.... my SUV seats 7,leather is nice and tight, the gauges are all digital and smooth as butter, and I get 19 city 31 highway with a 3.3 v6 290hp. guess what it is? anyone paying 55k for a Ford, especially this one, is insane.

[@mozillagenesis]

Is it a Kia my brutha? I have a Kia Optima and it's a sweet car

[@snowman2834]

+Mozzie lol you're right. I got a sorento and I love it, especially that it costs half of what they're asking for this, and feels just as premium.

[@Landofmagic678]

killed in action

[@kevinruiz2121]

+CrazyFastRapper the volvo is 10x better in every way and is 10k cheaper wtf!?

[@Landofmagic678]

Kevin Ruiz They said kia not volvo

[@isaacthurston9632]

Fourth view, first comment

[@donnazheng5830]

I have this exact model though I admit it’s quite pricey for a Ford

[@jgwimmer]

Driving a 4900lb SUV like you do your Mustang is not surprising you got 14MPG.....hahaha

[@Ragingxplorer92]

365 horsepower and 3.5 eco boost 0-60 in 6.1 hell yeah its gonna be 50 thousand

[@markassbrownlee2739]

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe has more space more luxurious and is cheaper why is this 50k?

[@zackeryjones3114]

That is the same engine out of the Ford tarus sho

[@seant9080]

Loved the review and I love the car but I don't think I would refer to it as a luxury SUV, it's still a Ford. I will admit I like it a lot more than any previous explorer though.

[@johnd5805]

And us Americans have come to except a $56,000 SUV as normal.

[@michaelwood4444]

bunch of bs smh

[@TheBossfivepoint0]

14 mpg is really low even for a v6 SUV

[@unclewilliamderek]

real world driving, 10MPG city + highway combined

[@camfrederickson516]

My dad has the sport version of the same year (same engine) and it gets around 20mpg real world mpg

[@devn3813]

It's awful. "Ecoboost" and it gets worse gas mileage than something with a v8

[@devn3813]

+Clorox Bleach no they don't.

[@MrIsaiaslee]

I think that that intro is too "gamey." Like, I think that it is not the adequate intro for a review of a car. Understand the point I'm trying to make?

[@Mast3rAssas5in]

nope dont understand what you're saying, sounds fine to me

[@mertz313]

Agreed lol

[@mertz313]

***** You're an irrational child..shoo. Fuck out of here

[@Mast3rAssas5in]

Heartagram says the guy whos being irrational and freaking out over a comment... come on dude, do you not realize the hypocrisy of your comment? but anyway no need to be so aggressive

[@mertz313]

Mast3rAssas5in There is no hypocrisy and nice logical fallacy LOL

[@Kevinb1821]

More mustang gt videos!

[@tonypham8553]

for 55k, I would go for a Lexus NX 200t. More luxury in my opinion.

[@SFBay69]

Cadillac XT5 > all

[@epicclips456]

Hate the headlights on these and the f150.

[@epicclips456]

Clorox Bleach eh I'm not a huge fan of it. More of a ram and Silverado guy myself

[@Veyronp87]

i like this car but no way i would spend 50k on an explorer. thats not far off an audi q7 or volvo xc90

[@BernonCars]

Exactly...

[@ShiningBright777]

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

[@XPred71]

Girlfriend has a 2015, worst driving position ever. It's absolutely impossible to be comfortable in.

[@fairfaxflashin6486]

Great SUV, Sketch inro.

[@fairfaxflashin6486]

sketchy*

[@RS8715]

+Fairfax Flashin intro* :)

[@Boss-ec4if]

i really dont understand why anyone would spend close to 55k on a ford? with that money u can get an AMG gla45. with look way more badass than this american junk.

[@misosoup1336]

Boss American junk??

[@bsmityful]

Ic u opted for the long ads with no skip option lol... Jew

[@tungol00]

Poor fuel economy, marginal saftey rating and expensive, what more could you ask for?

[@k.schr1398]

first

[@michaelwood4444]

chicken legs lol

[@韓国J]

looks like a dodge citadel

[@dawhitecastle]

Ugh...i hate their center consoles...why Ford...why.

[@xXRobbie98Xx]

Looks like a Range Rover

[@MA-it3ps]

Because it was designed by the same person who designed the Range Rover lol

[@oneslowwdsm]

$54k... ouch.