GMC Envoy vs Ford Explorer
Overview | |
Years produced1998-2000 | Years produced1991-Present |
MSRP$30,625 | MSRP$38,465 |
Listings118 | Listings9565 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.2L 285 hp I6 | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower285 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.2L 285 hp I6 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque276 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower285 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length39.7 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space43.7 cu ft | Cargo Space16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4404 lbs | Curb Weight4303 lbs |
Height71.9 in | Height69.6 in |
Length191.6 in | Length198.7 in |
Width74.7 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1146 lbs | Maximum Payload1467 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1146 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity5800 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-2000 | 1991-Present |
MSRP | $30,625 | $38,465 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.2L 285 hp I6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.2L 285 hp I6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 276 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 285 hp @ 6000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 39.7 in | |
Cargo Space | 43.7 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4404 lbs | 4303 lbs |
Height | 71.9 in | 69.6 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 198.7 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1146 lbs | 1467 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1146 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5800 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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