The 2022 Ford Explorer is available in eight trims and three different powertrains. Each one aims to cover different family needs, ranging from the austere to the upscale to the adventurous.
The base model starts with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder making 300 horsepower, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s EPA-estimated to get 18 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.
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The 2022 Ford Explorer xlt delivers a pleasing evolution of the model’s design language and good proportions. While not as eye-catching as the latest SUVs from Hyundai or Kia, it’s a strong contender.
The base Explorer comes with a 8.0-inch touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility. Standard equipment includes a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, lane centering and lane-centering.
This trim is a bit more rugged than its predecessor with a unique gray grille, blackout headlight and taillight housings, tangerine accent striping, off-road shocks, and 18-inch gloss-black wheels. It also features synthetic-leather seats, red carpeting and surround-view cameras.
The high-end King Ranch and Platinum models have a few changes as well, with a choice between two captain’s chairs or a bench seat in the second row for no extra charge. They also get a boost in horsepower from 365 to 400 and offer an optional 10.1-inch infotainment screen on most models, along with 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio.
Interior
The interior of the 2022 ford explorer xlt is full of features that are designed to make it as comfortable as possible. It also offers plenty of space and versatility for the driver, passengers, and cargo.
For starters, the base model comes with tri-zone climate control, a power liftgate, a power driver seat, and a 8.0-inch touchscreen running Ford’s Sync3 tech interface. It also comes with a suite of accident-avoidance tech called Ford Co-Pilot360.
The XLT also features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and other essential smartphone connectivity features. Push-button Start, a 6.5 inch instrument cluster display and heated first row seats are all included in the XLT. There is also a second row of USB ports.
For about $4,000 more, the XLT upgrade makes the SUV feel much more luxurious. It gives you heated and power-adjustable seats, an upgraded interior trim, roof rails, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more.
Technology
Ford is the best brand when it comes to three-row SUVs. The new 2022 ford explorer xlt continues this longstanding tradition of prioritizing safety, comfort and convenience with several exciting technological innovations.
This popular SUV has eight trim levels. Each one is designed to provide drivers with the best fit. Every Explorer includes standard features such as LED headlights, a power liftgate and tri-zone climate control, as well as advanced technology such as a wireless charging pad and a voice-activated navigation system.
Ebony Black ActiveX ™, heated seats, Miko inserts and a sport-style heated steering wheel are all standard features on the XLT model. Premium features like a Bang & Olufsen 12-speaker premium audio system, a 360-degree camera and rain-sensing wipers are all available on this top-of-the-line model. It even gets a Torsen limited-slip differential and a recalibrating suspension to deliver superior off-road capability.
Safety
There’s no doubt about it: you want to feel safe on the roads, especially when you’re behind the wheel of your family’s next SUV. Fortunately, the 2022 Ford Explorer xlt is equipped with all of the latest safety features to keep you and your loved ones safe on every adventure you take in this versatile vehicle.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), gave the Ford Explorer 2022 a Superior rating for its optional and standard safety technology. These include the IIHS’s top-rated Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and its SOS Post-Crash Alert System.
You can also get the Reverse Sensing System on the Explorer, which helps you back up into a parking space and parallel park confidently. It has a camera that can span the length of your vehicle to alert you when there’s a curb, another car or anything else coming towards you.
The standard Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assistive tech is also available on the Explorer. This includes the Blind-Spot Information System and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, as well as Lane-Keeping System.
