The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum has always been a luxurious choice, but this new model year elevates your ride to new heights. In addition to its premium comfort features, Ford’s iconic midsize crossover SUV debuts new exterior styling, a redesigned cabin, and street-smart tech features!
Key Takeaways
- The Explorer Platinum gets a major refresh for 2025, introducing a new look, redesigned cabin, and an incredible tech lineup.
- This three-row midsize crossover puts a luxurious spin on family-friendly travel!
- Although the Platinum doesn’t come standard with the twin-turbo V6, this 400-horsepower engine is available as an option.
- Choose from five stylish paint colors for your classy Explorer Platinum!
Has the Ford Explorer Platinum been redesigned for 2025?
Although the new Explorer hasn’t been completely redesigned, Ford gave its popular family crossover a major makeover for 2025. As always, the Platinum trim model delivers an elevated driving experience with its premium comfort features and tech upgrades. But the latest model also comes standard with sleek new exterior styling, a fully updated cabin, and cutting-edge tech features — including the all-new Ford Digital Experience infotainment system!
How’s the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum interior?
This new three-row crossover SUV is loaded with upscale comforts and tech upgrades. Of course, that’s what makes the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum a great choice for a refined driving experience! Compared to lower trim models, the top-tier Platinum adds premium leather upholstery and multicontour front seats with massage capabilities. It even offers a gorgeous view of the sky, compliments of the Panoramic Vista Roof. And the panoramic sunroof’s power shade helps keep the cabin cool all summer long!
The updated Explorer Platinum comes standard with these interior features and more:
- Leather seating
- Heated and ventilated multicontour front seats with Active Motion massage
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-covered first-row center console armrest
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Heated second-row seats
- PowerFold third-row seats
- Ford Digital Experience with 13.2-inch central touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 14-speaker B&O sound system, including subwoofer
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Ambient interior lighting
- Remote start
- 360-degree camera with Split View
- Panoramic Vista Roof with power shade
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 suite of safety aids
- BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving Equipped (with one-year subscription)
- Available Lux Leather Package
Does the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum have a twin-turbo engine?
Although the Explorer Platinum comes standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, it’s also available with the twin-turbo V6! Equip your model with this 400-horsepower V6 for an extra-spirited performance. This high-end Explorer is also available with all-wheel drive. Combine this trail-friendly gear with the V6 engine upgrade, and you’ll be ready for all of your family’s outdoor adventures.
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Powertrain Options
- Standard turbo 2.3L four-cylinder engine (300 hp, 311 lb-ft)
- Optional twin-turbo 3.0L V6 engine (400 hp, 415 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive
What are the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum colors?
Choose from six shades for your new Explorer Platinum:
- Star White
- Rapid Red
- Agate Black
- Carbonized Gray
- Space White
You can also order this luxury SUV at your local Ford dealer! At Karl Flammer Ford, we’re happy to help you assemble the perfect Explorer Platinum for your family. Plus, you’re always welcome to drop by and experience everything the Explorer Platinum has to offer in person!