Compare the 2020 Ford Explorer XLT and the 2020 Ford Explorer Limited

Back in the beginning of the 1990s, Ford made history by producing its first four-door SUV. Three decades in, this vehicle—known as the Ford Explorer—captivates with cavernous space, splendid all-weather driving performance, and a substantial list of tech features. The 2020 model year welcomes the Explorer's sixth-production model, which is split into four trims. Two of them are the base-level XLT and all-new Limited.

Performance

Both the 2020 Explorer XLT and Explorer Limited are powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine that pumps out 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. With the standard rear-wheel drive—which balances the weight of the vehicle with the engine installed in the front for excellent handling—the XLT can tow up to 5,300 lbs. On the Limited, you get the option of a larger and more powerful 3.3-liter hybrid V6 engine instead for an output of 318 horsepower, and a 10-speed automatic transmission system is standard. With a hybrid powertrain—the Limited can tow an impressive 5,000 pounds.

Appearance

The Ford Explorer is primed for the great outdoors. In addition to its drivetrain options, it receives headlights that automatically turn on and off in response to the amount of outdoor light. These headlights—which have decorating LED signature lights—include LED low beams for incredibly bright illumination and halogen reflector high beams for seeing farther into the distance when necessary. Flanking the doors are a pair of power heated manually folding side mirrors with turn-signal indicators. Side rails go on the roof for additional cargo-carrying capacity. LED taillights, a liftgate spoiler, and a single exhaust system appear in the rear. And the 18-inch alloy wheels keep the Explorer's undercarriage far away from potentially harmful elements on the trail.

Enhancing the Explorer at the Limited trim level are rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED fog lights, a hands-free foot-activated liftgate, a quad chrome exhaust system, and a Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist+ which includes all of the features on the XLT.

Features

The 2020 Ford Explorer provides three rows of cloth-trimmed seats to accommodate up to seven people. If you go with the Limited, the cabin adds many comfort and convenience touches not found in the XLT. Notably, the ST is the only trim with a sports-style steering wheel.

Standard amenities on the Ford Explorer include tri-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry with push-button engine start, remote start, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, a six-speaker stereo system with AM/FM radio and MP3 playback capability, dual second-row USB ports for charging mobile devices, a SiriusXM Radio trial subscription, voice-activated navigation, and the SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen. The Limited is bolstered by the addition of a voice-activated navigation system. It also gets upgraded to a B&O Sound system that utilizes 12 speakers, twice what the XLT has.

Ready to check out the Ford Explorer XLT or Limited for yourself? Test-drive one at our dealership in Grand Prairie, TX, today, and meet with one of our Ford sales specialists.