Long are the days that a family has to buy a minivan to have space in a vehicle. With SUV, a parent can look sporty while also being functional. Unfortunately, SUV can make you feel like you are driving a bus if you are used to sedans. Recently my family put the
2013 Ford Explorer Sport to the test and found that
Ford has listen to the voices of cautious SUV drivers of the past.
First thing you notice is how the exterior has changed from boxy to body similar to a crossover. Bravo, Ford! The
Ford Explorer Sport has a noticeable black grille and the all-over black exterior accents, including the lower body cladding and Explorer-specific alloys.
The era of the truck-based SUV, and all of its handling and fuel-efficiency faults, has passed. The new hotness is focusing on the sport rather than the utility, and you can see this by the
Ford Explorer Sport interior. The black leather-trimmed seats with sienna inserts were inspired by accessories and apparel from the design houses
Balenciaga and
Prada. How posh is that?!
But, let me get bak to my original point: the
Ford Explorer Sport provides tools to help you stay safe while driving this 7-passenger SUV. What stood out to me as I test drove this vehicle was all the safety features. The rear-view camera system is amazing with its green-yellow-red alert, and when I say alert, I mean an alarm goes off if you are in the red...which I love!
Next, BLIS (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert is my second favorite feature. This technology warns you when a vehicle is in your blind spot. (And, you know those drivers who love to hang out in your blind spots. It also alerts you of approaching vehicles when backing out of a parking spot. Another great feature is the low-fuel notification with the estimated mileage you need before your tank runs dry.
Lastly, I was impressed with attention to safety detail of the
Ford Explorer Sport with the inflatable rear seatbelt airbags along with the
Want a quick, agile, fun-to-drive vehicle you can stuff a bunch of kids into?
Ford Explorer Sport is just what you’re looking for!
It really is a beautiful car with great features. Unfortunately, I can’t afford to buy a new car and am currently in the market for a used one. But since you’ve given Ford a good review, I might look more into used Fords that are for sale.
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