2021 Explorer Platinum 4WD

CARFAX CERTIFIED

The 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD is the version for buyers who want three-row practicality with real luxury and strong twin-turbo performance. Finished in Agate Black Metallic over Ebony, this Platinum combines a 365-horsepower EcoBoost V6, 4WD, heated and ventilated leather captains chairs, heated rear seats, a Twin Panel Moonroof, 21-inch wheels, B&O audio and advanced driver-assistance technology. Original MSRP was $59,810.

FACTORY OPTIONS & PACKAGES

$1,695 TWIN PANEL MOONROOF Opens up both the first and second rows and gives the cabin the brighter, more premium feel buyers expect in a Platinum.

$1,395 EQUIPMENT GROUP 601A The Platinum high-equipment configuration, pairing the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 and 10-speed automatic with premium leather seating, 21-inch wheels, Navigation, B&O audio and upscale cabin appointments.

$995 PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE Adds the 10.1-inch portrait touchscreen, multicontour front seating with Active Motion and upgraded B&O premium audio with additional speakers.

Power comes from Fords 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 producing 365 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 4WD. The rear-drive-based platform gives the Explorer a composed, confident feel, while paddle shifters add more driver control. EPA estimates are 18 MPG city / 24 MPG highway.

Inside, the Platinum gives you heated and ventilated leather sport captains chairs, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, driver-seat memory, power tilt/telescoping steering column, tri-zone automatic climate control and genuine wood interior trim. The third row folds for cargo flexibility, while the power liftgate makes loading easier.

Technology is a major strength. You get a 10.1-inch portrait touchscreen, Voice-Activated Navigation, SYNC 3, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, FordPass Connect, SiriusXM capability and B&O premium audio. A 360-degree camera system, front and rear parking sensors and Active Park Assist 2.0 make a large three-row SUV much easier to maneuver.

ADVANCED SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE

Active Park Assist 2.0 • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go • BLIS Blind Spot Information System • Driver Monitoring Alert • Evasive Steering Assist • Lane Centering • Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert • Reverse Brake Assist • 360-Degree Camera System

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

IIHS lists the 2021 Explorer as a Top Safety Pick+ for vehicles built after May 2020, with Good ratings across its major crashworthiness evaluations. NHTSA also awarded the 2021 Explorer a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating.

NICOS TAKE

This is the Explorer to buy if you want family space without settling for a basic family SUV. The 365-horsepower twin-turbo V6 gives it effortless highway power, 4WD adds confidence, and the Platinum trim makes long trips genuinely comfortable.

What really separates this one is the equipment: heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, the Twin Panel Moonroof, 10.1-inch screen, B&O audio, 360-degree cameras and Active Park Assist. It has the power to feel special from behind the wheel and the space, comfort and technology to make everyday life easier.

Add the CARFAX Certified history and $59,810 original MSRP, and this is a very complete three-row luxury SUV with real performance and everyday usability.