I participated in the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Adventure Tour to test drive this vehicle; all opinions are my own.
Someone hands you the keys to a 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum and tells you to go out and explore….it seems like a dream, right? But that’s exactly what happened to me recently when I participated in a unique event to get to know the newest Ford Explorer first hand. The 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Adventure Tour was an opportunity for me to experience this new vehicle among some our country’s most beautiful scenery.
As one of the first people to get drive this new SUV, I had no preconceived notions about what I’d find inside. Let me tell you, the tech they’ve loaded it with blew me away!
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum: Magical Features For More Safety
The Platinum joins the popular line of Ford Explorers, which include the base model, the XLT, Limited, and Sport. The Platinum takes all of the best features of the others, adds a little magic, and makes them standard. For instance, it has Enhanced Active Park Assist with Parallel Parking, Park Out Assist, Reverse Perpendicular Parking, and Forward and Side Sensing Systems. What’s that mean for you? It can get into, and out of, most any parking situation. You control the gas and brake; it controls the steering wheel. It’s some serious magic!
It also has a souped-up Lane-keeping System that does more than just warn you that you’ve drifted out of your lane by gently correcting you back into your lane. It also boasts Adaptive Cruise Control which changes your speed based on the traffic conditions as well as Collision Warning with Brake Support which doesn’t just warn you that you’re too close, it brakes to stop you from colliding.
You’ll also find wide-angle front and rear cameras with washers – a first in this class – and a hands-free liftgate to make life easier. Sure other cars have some similar features, but none of them has the full-on automatic power the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum has. And yes, if you’d rather the SUV not have that much control, you can set which options you’d like to turn off.
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum: Comfort
The only options available on the Ford Explorer Platinum is the color and bucket or bench seats; everything else is standard. That includes heating and cooling driver and passenger seats that also have built-in massagers. Plus Ford didn’t leave your passengers out in the cold, the second-row seats are heated as well! Combine that with the zone-controlled heating and cooling and you’ll find it’s comfortable for everyone. And comfortable it is. Even after more than eight hours of driving, I felt supported and ready to keep on heading south.
The interior is wrapped in high-quality Nirvana Leather. Not just the seats, but the door, console, and instrument panel. The dual-panel moonroof lets you choose the amount of air flow and sunlight you want to let in. The navigation system is incredibly user-friendly and the helpful. This new auto is also outfitted with a 500-watt premium sound system from Sony® that will rival home entertainment systems.
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum: Own It
This new vehicle is an SUV for those who appreciate the best of the best. The cutting edge tech and top of the line comfort and safety features are wrapped inside a sleek and stunning body. This Ford is all about an understated luxury – it’s not flashy or pretentious – it’s a comfortable and powerful SUV with 4-wheel drive and a 3.5L EcoBoost® engine with 6-speed SelecShift® Automatic Transmission.
Want one for yourself? Visit your local Ford’s showroom, you’ll find them there with a price tag of about $53,000. For all this luxury, comfort, and style, it’s a price you’ll find hits the mark.
Now that you know a little more about this new SUV I’ll be sharing about my adventure in the next few days. Also check out what my driving partner has to say about our adventure at Tammilee Tips.
Are you eager to check out the new 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum? Find out more about the Explorer Platinum online and at your local dealer. Let me know what you think!
Heyyy! I participated in the adventure also. I was in the last wave…The Land Of Enchantment is was epic. I had so much fun driving and taking photos of the gorg vehicle. I can’t wait to post.
What an awesome car. I love all the wonderful features and I also love that it has a lot of space.
Oh my goodness. I seriously LOVED my test drive. I really want one. Those massaging seats are for me!
That looks like one amazing vehicle. I will definitely be looking into this one!
The 2016 Eplorer Platinum is really sharp looking! Ford has yet again made a really nice car!
Looks like you had a great time! It’s amazing how many features they’re packing into vehicles these days!
I have always been a fan of Explorers. They have advanced so much!
Gosh these are so nice. I haven’t ruled out an SUV for my next car. This would be at the top of the list.
This would be a great size vehicle for our family. The kids are always traveling around with a ton of equipment. I will have to do more research.
The 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum looks like an amazing vehicle. I am looking for a new car. I will have to take this out for a test drive.
Wow! This is not your momma’s Ford Explorer! There are so many amazing features! Yes please!
This looks like an awesome SUV. I love all the park assist features.
Front and rear cameras are a must on my next vehicle. Love that they added them to the platinum!
This sounds pretty amazing! I love all of the safety features – especially the parking.
Wow this sounds pretty awesome. If I drove this is one I’d for sure look into. It sounds pretty fantastic!
This has all of the bells and whistles. This is on my wishlist for our next vehicle!
I love all the bells and whistles on it. I always wanted that backup camera on my car, but I have yet to get a car that has it. This would be a fun ride for a road trip!
That looks like a sweet ride. My sister has a Ford truck, and she absolutely loves it.
That sounds like one heck of a car! What a sweet ride.