THE WHAT: Ford Explorer
THE HOOK: Family friendly vehicle with space and neat tech features
THE FINDS:
- Orange “warning” light pops up in side mirrors when a car passes you. Great for keeping blind spots in check. (Picture 2)
- Integrated GPS unit. As someone with direction difficulty (*waves hi*) this is an AMAZING feature. (Picture 3)
- Space without feeling like your driving a shuttle. Comfortable seating, loads of trunk space and the back seats fold down with a press of a button to provide even more space. (Picture 4)
- Integrated plug (and there is an integrated usb port plug too). Never knew I needed one until my experience with the Explorer. Integrated power plugs for phones, cameras, ipods and more make travel easy. (Picture 5)
THE REVIEW: Excellent vehicle experience. Comfort, safety, style meets tech world.
Comfortable to drive (easy for car seat installation too). Drink holders in front and back for the whole family. Seat warmer optional for front seat (great for chilly months!). Lots of space for a modern family. The one con is that visibility backing up is somewhat limited however the integrated camera is a smart Ford fix giving you a perfect view of what’s behind you (also has warning signals and visual indicators for backing up and parallel parking). Easy maneuverability. A very fine family car!
Disclosure: Ford provided a Ford Explorer for test drive. The opinions on this blog are my own.
The warning light on the mirrors is neat but the integrated camera, plug and usb features is a selling point for me.
I would love to take this car for a test drive. I have a compact car. Nothing like this at all!
This vehicle would be a huge step up from my compact car! Wonderful!