Compare 2021 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Chevrolet Traverse

Serving Maumee, OH

If you want a car that stands out from the rest, the 2021 Ford Explorer is an ideal choice. The Ford Explorer at Brondes Ford Maumee ranks above its competitor, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, among midsize three-row SUVs. The Ford Explorer only gets a few changes for 2021, but it doesn't need many adjustments to remain at the top of its class. With the Ford Explorer comes a daring exterior design that is more intriguing and modern than the design on the Chevrolet Traverse. Additionally, the Ford Explorer has superior performance and handling capabilities, and it has a more luxurious interior with higher-end amenities. To see all the benefits that the 2021 Explorer offers, contact us today for a test drive of the Ford Explorer.

Performance and Handling

When you compare it to the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, it's clear that the Ford Explorer at Brondes Ford Maumee has superior performance and handling capabilities. The Ford Explorer tows up to 5,000 pounds, and it gives you the option of two engines. The first engine that is available for the Ford Explorer is a turbo 2.3L engine with four cylinders. With this engine you can get a power output that reaches 300 HP and about 310 LB-FT of torque. A second engine is available that delivers even more power, which is a turbo V6 engine with a maximum of 400 HP in power output. The second engine cranks out 415 LB-FT in torque. The Chevy Traverse is only offered with one engine, which is a V6 that has a maximum power output of 310 HP. The Chevy's engine delivers a maximum of 266 LB-FT in torque, which doesn't rival the performance capabilities of the Ford.

Style

The 2021 Ford Explorer is a large vehicle with a unique style that adds to its originality and unique personality. From small touches like chrome accents to large wheels, there are many stylistic features that make the Ford Explorer easily stand out from the crowd. Even at the base level you'll find a nice array of distinguishing features on the Ford, including a power liftgate that opens without having to press buttons for convenience. Roof rails come with the XLT, while the Platinum gets adaptive headlights. A hands-free liftgate comes with the top trim level, and you can get wheels of various sizes and designs to complete your Ford's appearance. The Chevy Traverse does not come with a power liftgate to start. It also doesn't have the same sophisticated lighting that you'll get with the Ford Explorer. The Explorer also has more unique exterior accents that give it a more distinguished and sophisticated appearance to draw attention as you're driving down the road.

Interior and Amenities

Along with its captivating exterior, the Explorer at Brondes Ford Maumee also has a spacious and lavish interior. You'll find a generous amount of cargo and passenger volume in the Ford Explorer, which has class-leading figures in both categories. The Ford also comes loaded with features starting at the base level. To start, you'll get three zones of climate control, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and split-folding seats in the second and third rows. An eight-inch infotainment display is standard, while you can upgrade to a larger 12-inch display on the higher end trims. A WiFi hotspot also comes standard at the base trim level of the Ford Explorer. The Ford also includes an abundance of standard safety aids, including frontal collision mitigation, lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring. Trailer sway control is also included in the base package of safety amenities. The Chevrolet Traverse doesn't have the same versatile seating arrangement that the Ford offers. It has a smaller touchscreen to start with, and you don't get as many advanced standard safety aids with the Traverse.

To book a test drive of the Ford Explorer, be sure to contact the helpful and welcoming staff at Brondes Ford Maumee today.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.