Hmmmmm, why did I order the 2013 Explorer? Let me count the ways…
(1.) The aesthetics! (2.) Equipment group 302A - park assist, adaptive cruise, collision warning / brake support, lane keeping, blind spot warnings, cross-traffic warning, etc. It’s difficult to find all that tech stuf in the competition , if and when you do, it is $$$ more. (3.) Intel key w/ push-button start (4.) Three LCD screens - the big 8” one in the center is great with the nav & moving back-up camera guide lines when reversing . (5.) Ambient lighting is unbelievable at night (6.) Power pedals & power tilt / telescoping wheel that retract when shutting off. (7.) I even like the voice activated SYNC functions, (still learning how to handle Samantha)! (8.) Super comfortable leather (9.) Quiet, firm feeling ride & handling. This puppy feels substantial. (10.) Those 20” wheels . (11.) Good build quality - NO “tin roof” noise, no poorly aligned dash-to-door problems, no A-pillar noise, no rear hatch alignment glitches. (12.) Beautifully applied white platinum metallic tri-coat ! (13) Hidden trailer tow pkg. (14.) Convenient power liftgate. (15.) Huge dual moon roof - what a view! (16.) Cool 4wd knob on console. (17.) Made in good ‘ole Chicago, USA.
We’re still in the “honeymoon” period with “Casper” and will stay in touch as the miles accumulate.