With the news that Ford is possibly getting rid of the car line up people have been looking into the SUV market of Ford to get some clarity. Well we looked at the Explorer Platinum.
Here is my thoughts on the Explorer Platinum, they didn’t change anything really with styling this year nor the power plant in this SUV but if its not broke don’t fix it. Now I know they’re redesigning the 2020 model so hope we can get our hands on that! The SUV gives great power, comfort, gas mileage, and price point. 
The interior is Nirvana leather interior seats with multi-contour front seats and we were given leather heated seats and duel climate control. In the rear, the seats where 40/60 split seats that can seat 3 if they are smaller or kids you would be fine but hard to stuff 3 adults in the back. But you also got rear climate control standard and option of heated rear seats. Also, if you need devices charged it comes with a 12v plug and a 120v standard plug.
As for the exterior features you get LED headlights, fog lights, and tail lights. Also folding mirrors with blind spot detection, and 18” rims. You also get chrome accents and body color matched handles. The Platinum comes with solar tinted front glass and windshield and privacy glass tint in all other windows.
Then when you look at the Platinum power train you get the 3.5L Ecoboost and get standard intelligent AWD. Which it gives you enough power when needed and still retain some fuel efficiency.
Here are the standard extras you get with the Platinum series over the other lower packages:
110V/150W AC power outlet
12V powerpoints, 4 total (2 first row, 1 2nd row, 1 cargo area)
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision warning with brake support
Ambient Lighting
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS® with cross-traffic alert)
Floor Mats – Platinum-branded
Dome/map lights in all three rows
Twin-panel moonroof
Enhanced Active Park Assist with Parallel Park, Park out Assist, Reverse Perpendicular Parking, Forward and reverse and side sensing system
Lighted front scuff plates embossed with EXPLORER
Lane Keeping System
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Heated steering wheel
Power tilt/telescoping steering column
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped with wood accent and unique stitching with cruise control, 5-way controls and secondary audio controls
Power-adjustable pedals with memory
Front 180-degree Camera with Washer
Remote Start
Reverse Sensing System
Forward Sensing System
Sun visors, colour-keyed, single blade, with covered illuminated vanity mirrors
Universal Garage Door Opener
Rear view camera with washer
All-digital Instrument Cluster
Appliqué – Multi-piece with Real Aluminum and Ash Swirl Wood
Leather-Wrapped Door and Console Armrests
Leather-Wrapped IP and Door Rollovers
Upgraded Instrument Cluster
Unique Headliner
When it comes to newer SUV’s that I have tested I am partial to the Explorer but go to your local dealership and take one for a test drive to decide for yourself!
