2019 Ford Explorer Sport

The 2019 Ford Explorer is a midsize three-row SUV that squares off against the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Chevrolet Traverse. The Explorer drives with a composed, planted feel, and the available V6s give it confident passing power. Inside, the Explorer offers seating for seven, but the third row is tight for adults and the lower trims have hard plastics. Cargo space is generous behind the second row, and the power-folding third row makes loading easier. Owners praise the Explorer's passenger and cargo room, the trio of engines, and the comfortable ride. The Sport sits above the Limited and below the Platinum, trading some luxury for a sharper, more aggressive character. Its 3.5L V6 makes 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic to all-wheel drive, so it pulls hard when you need it. The Sport's sport-tuned suspension and Terrain Management System let you firm things up for twisty roads or soften them for rough trails.