Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Ford Explorer
Overview | |
Years produced1991-Present | Years produced2022-Present |
MSRP$38,465 | MSRP$42,600 |
Listings9775 | Listings9552 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Explorer was one of the first truly family-friendly SUVs, and continues in that role today as a midsize three-row crossover competing against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, the Honda Pilot, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Toyota Highlander. The current-generation Explorer has been around since the 2020 model year, and the big news for 2026 is a Tremor model that replaces the Timberline as the most off-road-capable Explorer. The available BlueCruise driver-assist system also gets an update. Verdict: Ford’s SUV stalwart still gets the job done, but lacks personality unless you go for the ST or Tremor models. | |
Reviews SummaryIt would appear to be the calendar, not the competition, that has the Ioniq 5 due for a mid-cycle refresh. We liked it when it burst onto the scene as an angular oddball in a sea of soft-lined sameness, and it has only improved over the last few years. Verdict: Hyundai makes minor but welcome changes and avoids tweaking the many things that were working well, successfully making a good thing better. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity63 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City131 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)54 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)5.7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)54 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)5.7 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity63 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City131 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway100 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space26.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4303 lbs | Curb Weight4144 lbs |
Height69.6 in | Height63.0 in |
Length198.7 in | Length183.3 in |
Width89.3 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase118.1 in |
Maximum Payload1467 lbs | Maximum Payload1081 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1991-Present | 2022-Present |
MSRP | $38,465 | $42,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Explorer was one of the first truly family-friendly SUVs, and continues in that role today as a midsize three-row crossover competing against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, the Honda Pilot, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Toyota Highlander. The current-generation Explorer has been around since the 2020 model year, and the big news for 2026 is a Tremor model that replaces the Timberline as the most off-road-capable Explorer. The available BlueCruise driver-assist system also gets an update. Verdict: Ford’s SUV stalwart still gets the job done, but lacks personality unless you go for the ST or Tremor models. | It would appear to be the calendar, not the competition, that has the Ioniq 5 due for a mid-cycle refresh. We liked it when it burst onto the scene as an angular oddball in a sea of soft-lined sameness, and it has only improved over the last few years. Verdict: Hyundai makes minor but welcome changes and avoids tweaking the many things that were working well, successfully making a good thing better. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 63 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 131 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 54 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 5.7 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 168 hp Electric |
Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 54 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 5.7 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 63 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 131 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 100 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 26.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4303 lbs | 4144 lbs |
Height | 69.6 in | 63.0 in |
Length | 198.7 in | 183.3 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 118.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1467 lbs | 1081 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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