Everyone keeps talking about the front and rear, but I think the profile is just as bad. There’s nothing exciting about it from this angle. It looks like it could be a sedan from any automaker. I would have liked to see them push the wheelbase a bit more. With those giant wheels, they seem to be a little close.   i might be in the minority here, but bring back door handles. Giant slabs of sheet metal on the doors doesn’t look good. I think door handles add to the design.   What’s crazy is this is basically the size of an Explorer. here are its numbers vs the Explorer length - 197.9 vs 198.7 width - 78.7 vs 78.9 Height - 60.8 vs 69.8 wheelbase - 116.6 vs 119.1   The interior is alright. The best part is the materials being used. I also like how the screens have the switches incorporated in them. I’d like ford to copy that. I think the movable screen is a cool idea, but at 640k, why not give the passenger their own screen? I also hope it’s connected really well. I could see passengers mistaking it for a handle 😂.  

Thanks for the confirmation!   Those are the same base numbers I saw, so I guess it is true.  Basically it's getting a FREE 7.3L engine with a $65 decrease in the base price, and three minor increases on options ($100 on the Chrome pkg, $50 on FX4, and $25 on Tough Bed).  I kinda wish I had waited to order a 2027 model.......... oh well.         

My friend suddenly started getting an error on the generator on a similar car, they changed everything in a row, but it turned out that the wire under the hood that went to the monitoring sensor was simply frayed.

Yes, it is a great color!

The Chinese Explorer last got a refresh in 2022 and the US got one in 2025   I'm guessing the US one might see a deeper refresh in 2028  

Yep, kinda. So the trucks themselves are pretty close to 2026 pricing, just grabbing the F-250 pricing charts for 2026 and 2027. Some went up a few hundred bucks, which isn't bad. What changed is that the base engine is now the 7.3 gas, so there's no $1500 upcharge for it. I'm a little impressed the destination & delivery didn't jump up a couple hundred bucks.

Yeah I agree, it's better than 2020, but not as natural or cleanly designed as my 2017. I will say I don't hate it, but it does look a little out of place. It looks like they tried to give the explorer a more assertive, squared off, and aggressive look. It doesn't really work with me on lower trims, but it works well with the sportier st trim and the platinum imo. 

Had it on my 2013 Titanium Fusion.  Still a great color.

Ruby Red Metallic is like the McRib of paint colors. lol

That question was for Ben who does work at a dealership.