2027 Ford Explorer

Vapor Blue paint over 20-inch Carbon Gray painted wheels gives this new 2027 Ford Explorer Active 4WD at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana a sharp, modern look, and second-row captain's chairs make it just as easy on the people riding along. A 2.3L EcoBoost, a 10-speed automatic and the Active Comfort Package make this a three-row family SUV that feels well equipped from the moment you sit down.Options on the window sticker list at $5,890, or $4,890 after the $1,000 Active Comfort Package discount shown there, as the original listed cost of added equipment when new. The Active Comfort Package at $3,145 is the upgrade to look for, and it brings a remote start system, LED fog lamps, a heated steering wheel, LED signature lighting and an 8-way power passenger seat. That combination is what you want on a February morning in La Porte County: start it from the kitchen, then climb in to a warm wheel. The 20-inch Carbon Gray painted aluminum wheels at $1,395 come with P255/55R20 all-season tires and do a lot for the way this Explorer looks. Vapor Blue paint is a $495 selection, a keyless entry keypad at $455 lets you get in without reaching for a key, and an 18-inch spare wheel and jack kit at $400 adds peace of mind on long trips. Second-row captain's chairs are on board, a one-year security package and a one-year Ford connectivity trial are included at no charge, and Equipment Group 200A sets up the trim.The cabin is built around families. Captain's chairs give second-row riders their own space and make it easier to reach the third row, which folds flat in a 50/50 split when you need the cargo room. The front row is heated, the driver gets a power seat, and tri-zone electronic temperature control helps settle the debate over who is too hot or too cold. Smart charging USB ports keep devices running, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors are a nice everyday touch, and the rotary gear shift dial keeps the console tidy. Ultimate Dark Space Gray ActiveX seats are comfortable and easy to clean up after.Technology is a highlight here. A 12.3-inch cluster display and a 13.2-inch center display running the Ford Digital Experience give the dash a modern look, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mean your phone connects without a cable. Keyless entry with push-button start and tilt and telescoping steering with wheel-mounted controls make daily driving simple, and a power liftgate is a big help when your hands are full of groceries or gear.Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ and a rear view camera support an attentive driver and do not replace one. The Personal Safety System, Safety Canopy, a perimeter alarm and the SOS post-crash alert system add further protection, and AdvanceTrac with roll stability control and six selectable drive modes help you adapt when lake-effect snow rolls in. A Class III trailer tow package and trailer sway control are listed as standard on this Explorer, and LED headlamps, heated mirrors with approach lamps, LED taillamps and