2025 Ford Explorer first revealed, resembling Lincoln Navigator released on October 3

　　[Smart Car News] Ford recently released the first teaser images of the 2025 Explorer, shortly before its official debut scheduled for October 3. However, this is not surprising, as uncamouflaged test prototypes have been driving on the streets in the Detroit area earlier. And in August, Lincoln also launched the 2025 Navigator, paving the way for the Explorer’s launch.

　　From this teaser image, the full-size SUV will feature a new front face design with a wide grille surrounded by a slender strip of lights. We can also catch a glimpse of the slender headlights and small air intakes located below the grille. The combination of these elements makes the new Explorer visually more modern.

　　In addition, other design elements of the body are familiar, mainly retaining the design style of the Navigator. This includes rounded wheel arches, prominent body lines, and a slightly peculiar corner design at the waist line of the rear windows. At the rear, the 2025 Explorer will be equipped with a new split tailgate design for the first time, inspired by the Navigator. This design allows the upper four-thirds to open up like a traditional lift tailgate, while the lower part opens down like a normal tailgate, enhancing the vehicle’s practicality.

　　In the interior, the Explorer’s cockpit has undergone a complete redesign, and while the overall style is still influenced by the Navigator, it ditches the Navigator’s large 48-inch across-the-dash display in favor of a smaller display at the top of the dashboard. At the same time, the vehicle also has an auxiliary display that functions similar to a traditional infotainment system.

　　Other interior details include vertical air conditioning trending and a row of physical control buttons located beneath the infotainment system. The new Explorer also features a generous center console, and the Tremor model features contrasting stitching for added luxury.

　　In terms of power, while the Navigator is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 440 horsepower, the existing Explorer has two different power outputs. The entry-level model makes 380 horsepower and 637 Nm of torque, while the rest are boosted to 400 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque.