Future Ford of Roseville presents a 2024 Ford Explorer Trim Comparison
Boasting a reputation as one of the most well-established SUVs on the market, the 2024 Ford Explorer is in its sixth generation and still coming on strong! Many features come standard on this roomy SUV, which can seat up to seven passengers and features ample in-cabin storage as well as class-leading cargo capacity. Not only does the 2024 Ford Explorer work for a family who is on the go every week, it can meet your adventure needs with an available four-wheel-drive system that can handle snow, mud, and even the off-road! You can even bring your favorite adventure toy along with a towing capacity of up to 5,600 pounds! Families all over Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Folsom, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Elk Grove, Woodland and Roseville love all the fancy available features like massaging quilted-leather seats, a premium Bang & Olufsen sound system, and a powerful 400 horsepower twin-turbocharged engine. With a whopping eight available trims to choose from, there is sure to be a 2024 Ford Explorer that meets your needs! In this trim comparison, Future Ford of Roseville will talk about each of the 2024 Ford Explorer trim levels, including the Explorer, the XLT, ST-Line, Timberline, Limited, ST, King Ranch and Platinum models. We will discuss engine specs, feature differences, and interior highlights, so get ready to get very familiar with the powerful and ever-popular 2024 Ford Explorer!Engine Specs and Fuel Ratings
Before we begin discussing the differences between the eight trims of the 2024 Ford Explorer, let’s make sure to cover the engine options. The Explorer, XLT, ST-Line, Limited and Timberline models all have a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine under their hood matched with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, boasting an output of 300 horsepower. If you decide to move up to the higher trim levels like the ST, King Ranch and Platinum models, you get the most powerful engine offering; a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 that produces 400 horsepower! These models are also equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The base 2.3-liter engine returns 21 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway, while the 3.0-liter engine drops a little to 18 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.
Trim Comparison
Explorer
This base trim offering is pretty well-equipped in our opinion, boasting exterior features like power side mirrors, a power liftgate, automatic LED headlights, rear parking sensors, and automatic on/off high beams. Enter the interior and you will find the Terrain Management System, which includes up to seven selectable drive modes, an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Amazon Alexa capability, a Wi-Fi hotspot, satellite radio, six-speaker sound system, and convenient USB ports for charging your devices. This base trim also comes with a slew of safety features including a back-up camera, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and forward collision warning.
XLT
Next up in the trim offerings for the 2024 Ford Explorer is the XLT, which adds some handy convenience touches like heated side mirrors, an alarm system, keyless ignition, heated front seats, a power-adjustable passenger seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
ST-Line
If you are the sporty kind, you will love the 2024 Ford Explorer ST-Line trim level, which adds onto the XLT model with sporty black exterior and interior accents like ActiveX seating material with Miko inserts and red accent stitching, black skid plate elements on the front and rear, black rear fascia applique, unique blackout treatment on the headlamps and taillamps, and an “EXPLORER” hood badge to finish off the look. You also get a 12-speaker sound system by Bang & Olufsen with a subwoofer, a voice-activated touchscreen navigation system, and second-row captain’s seats with E-Z entry.
Limited
Luxury awaits in the Limited trim, which includes amenities that make your life that much easier. On the exterior, enjoy a motion-activated liftgate, roof rails for your cargo, rain-sensing wipers, fog lights, 20-inch premium painted aluminum wheels, and power-folding side mirrors. The interior cabin boasts leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, power-folding rear seats, ambient lighting, wireless smartphone charging, a house-hold style power outlet, tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control, second-row sunblinds, and a larger 10.1-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Timberline
This adventure-inspired trim features a unique Timberline Grille in a Dark Carbonized Gray color, which is also built with provisions for dealer-installed Ford Performance auxiliary lights, which have an output of 160,000 candelas and 2.5x the brightness of high-beam headlamps. You also get front tow hooks, steel skid plates, and a body-colored rear spoiler. The Timberline also comes standard with a 3.58 TORSEN Limited-Slip Rear Axle, Hill Descent Control, off-road front struts and rear shocks, and Intelligent 4WD.
ST
The ST is the first trim to offer the more performance-oriented 3.0-liter engine that pounds out 400 horsepower and also boasts Auto Start-Stop Technology. Other features include paddle shifters, hill descent control, front and rear parking sensors, automatic parking assistance, and a sport-tuned suspension. Enter the interior to experience the performance-inspired feel, which includes Miko micro-perforated inserts, City Silver accent stitching throughout the cabin, and an ST logo.
King Ranch
Oozing with a western vibe, the King Ranch trim is luxurious with antiqued Del Rio leather seating with lasso-perforated inserts and hand-stitched King Ranch seat back logos. We love the flashy 20-inch 10-spoke Aluminum wheels with a King Ranch Center Cap as well as the quad chrome exhaust tips. The interior showcases a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, an upgraded cargo organizer bin, and a heated Mesa Del Rio leather wrapped steering wheel with Norias stitching.
Platinum
Finally, we come to the pinnacle of the trim ladder for the 2024 Ford Explorer. The Platinum model is graced with similar amenities as the King Ranch, but trades the western styling for a more modern elegance, which includes a unique grille with a satin aluminum finish, satin aluminum liftgate applique, and leather seating surfaces with tri-diamond perforated inserts. You also get a wireless charging pad, PowerFold third-row seating and a 980 watt 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
Future Ford of Roseville
Proudly serving the greater Roseville area, including Lincoln, Rocklin, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Granite Bay, Elk Grove and Woodland, we pride ourselves on outstanding customer service! Look no further than the capable, powerful, and legendary 2024 Ford Explorer as your next new family-friendly SUV! The staff here at Future Ford of Roseville are ready and waiting to share our knowledge of this outstanding and powerful SUV, which has stayed put at the top of the charts for six generations! Designed to provide a plethora of unique options for today’s family, we hope this trim comparison of the 2024 Ford Explorer has helped you figure out which one is right for you! We would love the opportunity to show you all of the amazing features that can make this SUV uniquely yours here at Future Ford of Roseville. Come see why people all over Roseville choose us, Future Ford of Roseville, as their 2024 Ford Explorer dealer!
