Introduction
Once a compact SUV, now a mid-size crossover, the infamous Ford Explorer is one of the best-selling SUVs in America. The Chevy Traverse is a full-size crossover with class by General Motors (GM) and Chevrolet’s second-largest SUV, perfect for families.
Both boast spacious interiors with three rows of seating, large infotainment displays, and room for everything you want to bring along the journey, but which SUV best fits you and your crew? Read more as we compare these two SUVs in the great crossover competition of the year, featuring the new 2025 Ford Explorer and the new 2025 Chevy Traverse.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Explorer is a mid-size crossover SUV with three rows of seating for up to seven passengers, cargo space, and driver assistance technology.
- The 2025 Ford Explorer has eight USB ports, three 12V power outlets, seamless streaming capability, and FordPass Connect.
- The Ford Explorer is available in four trims with two powerful EcoBoost engines, including the 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine.
Does the 2025 Ford Explorer outshine the 2025 Chevy Traverse?
To find which crossover SUV shines in every category, we compare the 2025 Ford Explorer and the 2025 Chevy Traverse in a closer look at features, performance, and more.
Both feature three rows of seating for seven passengers, except the Explorer ST trim, which only seats six people.
Both the Ford Explorer and the Chevy Traverse also feature driver assistance technology, with the 2025 Explorer including its exclusive Ford Co-Pilot360 safety features such as the Lane Keeping System, Rear Parking Sensors, a Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines, plus more.
The new Chevy Traverse has similar assistance technology with Traffic Sign Recognition, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Driver Attention Assist, and more with the Chevy Safety Assist suite.
Now, one area where the new 2025 Chevy Traverse shines is in the infotainment arena with its 17.7-inch touchscreen display with built-in Google and more. The 2025 Ford Explorer does have a 13.2-inch large infotainment touchscreen, but it is slightly smaller than the Traverse’s display.
Both SUVs have seamless connectivity, USB ports, wireless charging, cargo space, power lift gates, and more. Still, the 2025 Ford Explorer has eight USB ports, three 12V power outlets, FordPass Connect with a 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and the B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with twelve speakers, including a subwoofer.
What’s new for the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The big change for the new 2025 Ford Explorer models is the trimmed-down lineup now featuring the Active, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum. Another big change is the addition of the Ford Digital Experience-one of only two 2025 Ford models to get this new technology! You’ll also find it on the Expedition.
From the 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost I-4 engine to the 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine, the new 2025 Ford Explorer is packaged and powered to tow up to 5,000 pounds. These Ford engines are some of the best to power SUVs on the road today.
The 2025 Ford Explorer Active, ST-Line, and Platinum trims have the 2.3L turbocharged, direct injection Ti-VCT EcoBoost I-4 engine. While the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum can come with the available 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine. The 2025 Ford Explorer ST has the 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine.
The Power of a Ford SUV
The 2025 Ford Explorer shines as a powerful SUV with turbocharged engine options, advanced technology, and performance capability and beyond. While the Traverse offers a larger infotainment screen, from the cargo space to the room for three rows of passengers to all the ways everyone can seamlessly connect, the new 2025 Ford Explorer is a stand-out SUV with a lot to offer.
Your next new Ford SUV is at Banner Ford of Monroe, where experienced, friendly staff greet you with exceptional customer service. Take the trip today and drive him a new Ford Explorer.