Trim Levels of the 2020 Ford Explorer

An essential player in the SUV market, the best-selling Ford Explorer returns in a big way in 2020! Like previous models, the 2020 Ford Explorer comes with a unibody design that features a chassis made of sheet-metal stampings welded together forming the main structure of the vehicle. The new frame has a rear-wheel-drive architecture with a longitudinal engine and transmission. With this, the all-new 2020 Explorer makes a return to its famous rear-drive roots. The new Explorer XLT is amply powered with the ability to merge on to freeways and sustain highway speeds with the greatest of ease. Additionally, the automatic stop/start system not only gives you tremendous fuel efficiency but functions so smoothly, there is no need to shut it off. With five trim levels, the 2020 Explorer is filled with a ton of features. Take a drive with us as we break down them all!

Base

Base, XLT, and Limited trims come with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine with 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standard on all Explorers is rear-wheel-drive, but all-wheel-drive is available if you so choose. All Explorers come with a ten-speed automatic transmission. As for features the Base comes with 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, a power liftgate, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a driver information display, and dual-zone climate control. Tech features include an 8-inch touchscreen with two USB ports and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additionally, all Explorers come with Ford's Co-Pilot 360 which gives you safety features such as a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning with mitigation, and pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking.

XLT

Stepping up to the XLT adds roof rails, heated mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, sound-reducing front side windows, upgraded cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and two additional USB ports in the second row. Several impressive packages are available for the XLT. A 202A package provides you with a silver-painted element at the bottom of the bumpers, LED fog lights, remote engine start, and simulated-leather upholstery. The XLT also offers you a Ford Co-Pilot Assist Plus package, which adds adaptive cruise control and improved lane-keeping assist with a navigation system. The package also includes a feature that assists drivers in performing evasive maneuvers when the car in front is slowing or stopped. If winter is coming, opt for the Cold Weather Package which adds a windshield wiper deicer, heated front and second-row seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Limited

At the midway point is the Limited and it comes with 20-inch wheels, upgraded rear brakes, automatic wipers, power-folding mirrors, front parking sensors, ambient interior lighting, driver-seat memory functions, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, and power-assisted folding and heated second-row seats. Also coming standard are second-row sunshades, a 110-volt household-style power outlet, and a 360-degree parking camera and a wireless charging pad. Available is a 310A package that includes 20-inch wheels and an active noise canceling system.

Unleash the fury with the ST’s turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine with 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque, 20-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension. The ST also adds distinctive styling cues, a Trailer Tow package, an auto-dimming exterior mirror on the drivers' side, sport front seats, automatic parallel and perpendicular parking, and reverse emergency breaking.

Platinum

Toping the list is the Explorer Platinum which, in addition to having the same engine as the ST, comes with adaptive headlights, unique taillights, leather-wrapped interior trim, and upgraded leather upholstery.

With three powerful engines and five trims with a ton of features and options, it’s no wonder that the Ford Explorer is the most popular SUV in America! And here at Fullerton Ford, we have all trims of the 2020 Ford Explorer available for purchase! Feel free to browse our inventory and then head down to the dealership to take a test drive of this incredible SUV!

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