Is the NEW 2022 Ford Explorer ST-Line a better SUV to buy that a Palisade XRT?
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- The Explorer is one of the best selling Ford vehicles of all time. The ST-Line is a new trim for 2022. On the outside you will discover the 20in wheels, front fascia, and grill of the performance ST trim. On the inside you will be greeted by a sporty black leather interior, 8in infotainment screen and special steering wheel. Under the hood is a 2.3L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 300HP & is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the NEW 2022 Ford Explorer ST-Line a better SUV to buy that a Palisade XRT?
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Nice look Joe. I ordered a 2023 Timberline. That’s my favorite trim. Great review given the nasty weather and dark conditions. Great job Stephen. Thanks for bringing it to us.
that green Mustang behind you looks good haha . thanks joe ..:)
300 HP are more than enough for daily use. There are some other parts which I would like to be a bit better but in general it is a pretty nice SUV.
I had one of these (XLT But same powertrain) for a little over two years and 300hp, especially if you put it into sport mode, was more than sufficient and fast for the size of the vehicle. Honestly it’s a large, top heavy vehicle. More power than that and the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
How about 400 HP
@@watchreport I agree. XLT for Ford Explorer sounds A-OK
300’s def ok. Had the 2nd gen in 04 with a V6 hitting barely 200 hp. I would have adored 300 hp back then!
agree
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It costs more, also reserved usually to get you to upgrade packages.
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Exactly
This is my favorite Ford performance SUV.
Great job with your content as always Joe.
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The color, the over all shape and stylish look make this an EYE CATCHER !!! Great and funny video Joe.......thanks !!
At a high level....it definitely reminds me of the 2014 Explorer. Gotta look close to see anything significantly different.
Truly love this SUV as Palisade remember when they came out 1990s those Explorers were small now after decades the styling has come a very long way. I might go with the Explorer back in 2020 when they newer generation came out wasn't fond of the looks now really like it a lot. I see a lot of these on the roads than before they are good looking also like interior so much grew on me with this SUV.
Great review!
I recently leased a Ford ST line Explorer in white. I have to say I’m in love. Most of the features of the ST but better gas mileage! I have to say though I wish the badging was bigger and in more/different places.
It’s definitely the best of both worlds. Sporty enough look and feel without having to fill the gas tank up every other day lol. And the price is up there but so are most comparable SUVs. It’s just the world we live in now.
I have a 2022 ST-Line in stone blue I got one of the 1st ones in January we ordered it and it came in March & we love ours. I do wish ford gave it better exhaust tips, as well as a bigger engine if optional.
Nice nice touches on the Ford Explorer ST line I think Ford did a dandy of a job. I love the fact that Ford did a good good badge with the ST-Line.
Whenever Joe does a Ford SUVs like the Explorer, I like it how Ford comes up with the St badge they have the St in red
I enjoy your reviews. Look forward to them after work. Keep it up!
I love the outside. For $48K I expect better fit and finish on the inside.
I have one. I’ve driven a lot of new luxury cars and I agree, the fit and finish isn’t up to par. But sadly, 48k isn’t luxury car money these days. A Mercedes GLE is close to $60k with only marginally better interior quality. I have an ST-Line and can say that it gives you luxury driving feel and amenities. The $10k discount from a real luxury car only really makes you sacrifice a little bit of interior quality. As annoying as it is even at nearly $50k, $50k doesn’t get you what it used to. Lot of bang for the buck with the explorer though.
For the negligible difference in price, much better to go up the ST. The ST is just a different animal, really.
Just purchased the exact same s line red explorer yesterday n it’s nice 👍 👍 plenty of quick power compared to my old V8 2001 triton supercrew n my old 2018 V6 explorer XLT I also have a 2020 twin turbo STX F150 supercrew n this S line turbo 4 EXPLORER is right up there with it it’s crazy that FORD has made a turbo 4 to put in an explorer it’ll hold my whole family plus it tows 🙂 I have no complaints I plan on taking it to Dearborn Michigan ( home of FORD ) n tow a trailer back down south
Thank You Almighty God for blessing me with Your grace I will buy one for myself
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First!!! Joe nice review as always 👌 👍 👏 😀.
In its own right, the ford is a good SUV and pretty fast too. But the palisade in my opinion is the winner because of a classier interior and more options (massaging seats, 2nd row heated seats etc) The ford interior looks a little bit cheap compared to the palisade and lacking on a few options too. Good review Joe.
The actual Explorer ST with the 400hp V6tt is a better choice than the palisade but the palisade is a better choice than all other explorer trims.
@@wantapgt maybe performance wise it is. Interior comfort is the palisade's I think.
@@alexmalie4221 yeah the palisade wins interior but the ST wins looks and performance. In an overall sense it takes throwing the ST performance into the equation to make me choose the explorer over the palisade. We own a 22 St. Shopped that against the pallisade calligraphy and still chose the ford because it’s much more fun to drive. If it wasn’t an ST would have gone with the palisade.
@@wantapgt oh yes I absolutely agree about the drive and performance. The ST should be more fun to drive for sure.
@@alexmalie4221 I test drove the palisade. It’s an excellent car. The explorer just drives better imo. I also think it looks better. The palisade has great features, but you could get the same in a platinum or limited explorer. I don’t think there’s a bad option between the explorer and palisade though.
Joe, I agree the badging needs to be better and I am not digging the taillights, they look cheap with the fake exhaust I would like to see more horsepower and better fit and finish.
I thought the same but with the 10 speed, 300hp is more than enough. 5.6 second 0-60 vs 5.2 in the ST. It’ll do 140MPH. Also, the exhausts are not fake. The badging could be better but I took mine off so it wouldn’t look like I’m trying to be an ST.
🤣👍 On throttle here we go!!!
Great review Joe.
It's a dream to ge it (ST Line), close to 90k in Panama 🤦♂️
Definitely one of my favorite reviews 😂😅. Keep it up
The palisade is the clear winner. You get better technology and upscale interior. Ford been lacking in those departments. Them palisades sell like mad
I test drove both and chose explorer. The tech is just as good in the explorer. The telluride just packages it better. The explorer drives way better though. They’re close to even overall. It just comes down to whether you want driving experience or interior looks.
I’ve drive the ST and it’s a blast…100% worth the extra expense.
The ST is amazing but the ST-Line is only half a second slower to 60 and handles just as well. It’s also more efficient. I can get 25-27mpg cruising 85-90mph on the highway. The 10 speed changes everything.
Very nice. Joe, I'm considering picking up a 2023 Explorer ST-Line. I already have a 2020 Lincoln MKZ 400hp 3.0 in the garage but I'm needing an SUV. However, Joe I agree with you that Ford should have beefed up the horses in the Explorer ST-Line. Make it special and possibly a HUGE seller. Ford could have dropped the 2.7L Edge ST engine in the Explorer ST-Line. That would have given the Explorer ST-Line 335HP and 380lb-ft of torque. Man I tell you that would have given it just the right amount of punch. C'mon Ford get with the program!!! Would that have been so hard?? I mean many folks just can't shell out the bucks for a full Explorer ST trim so give them a little something. Especially during these times. C'mon Ford. You can do it baby!! Talk to them Joe. Knock some sense into them. Thanks for the walk-around. This will help with my decision making. 👍
Forget the 'Exploder', over Joe's left shoulder that Eruption Green Metallic Mustang GT Premium is still on the lot...right next to the Atlas Blue Metallic one.
Dont like the Explorer..no sun roof and the interior plastic looks cheap for 48,000 great review Joe as always. Great camera work Stephen. To The Door Panels Joe!
I love this Ford. Ford still has to change their seatbelt/door/ignition chime soon, otherwise I'll be stuck buying the Mach-E forever.
I have a 22 ST Line. $49k sticker price and it has a dual pane sunroof. $50k just doesn’t get you what it used to. The explorer gets you all of the tech, comfort, and driving experience of a luxury car for a lot less money. You just have to sacrifice a little interior quality.
Very interesting take. I had a 2020 XLT, and was very disappointed in it. For one, I thought the interior trim was a huge miss. The large gaps and uneven surfaces you mentioned were not what I expected from Ford, or an Explorer. I'm also 6-foot-4, and was very uncomfortable in the car. I did not feel like there was enough room for me. All that being said, I had the same engine and transmission as in the one you tested, and mine was complete junk. Computer shifting was way too complicated, and the car took forever during acceleration to figure out what gear it wanted to be in. The entire vehicle just felt like Ford's interns had just phoned it in, half-@$$ed it, and knew that they'd move a bunch because it was an Explorer.
Am a tall guy as well, what vehicle did you end up getting over the explorer?
@@gamewizardx I haven’t replaced it, yet. Not really. My wife and I got a RAV4 after our Nissan Altima broke a transmission a year ago… I am currently borrowing my Father-In-Law’s 2000 Expedition. But I’m curious about the upcoming Grand Highlander, and I want to check out the Grand Cherokee once we get through the holidays.
Nice review keep up the good work Joe
You know what else I’m miffed about. There is no handle on the back lift gate on the inside. My edge had it and my 2015 explorer.
The handle always came in handy because I never wanted my lift gate to be opened all the way as I have to park in a parking ramp at work. Not to mention the garage! I don’t want it to hit anything.
This is a great car. Don't really know why Joe complains about this model being offered only with the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine which delivers 300 HP and 310 lb. -ft of torque. The Hyundai Palisade has a single engine offering: a 3.5-literV6 with 291 HP on all trim levels. I think at 300 HP the Ford Explorer is one, if not the most, powerful SUV on its class on this model and in the lower trim levels. We all know at higher trims, the Explorer is even more powerful offering other two more engines: a 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 with 400 HP 415 lb.-ft. of torque, and a 3.3L hybrid V6 318 total net HP with 322 lb.-ft of torque. As far as I remember, I don't think there is another SUV more powerful on the mid size SUV class.
In the video Joe asked if we would spend the extra 10k for the "real St" with the v6. For me that depends on the deal. If the st line gets everything, including suspension tweaks etc, minus the engine, then maybe. A 600 tune would get the 2.3 close to the stock ST power numbers if i wanted to tinker (yes im aware of what a tune to a real ST would do). If the prices were closer then yes, straight to the ST.
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In Europe, we get the ST Line Explorer, but we get it as a PHEV instead of a pure internal combustion engine version. Only in LHD European countries.
And in Europe, we have ST line versions of the Fiesta, Focus, Puma, Küga (or Escape), etc
The fact that there has NEVER been a v8 in the recent explorers to compete with Durango’s, tahoes etc
Who needs it? The 2.3 does 0-60 in 5.6 seconds with the 10 speed and gets 25-27MPG cruising 85-90mph on the highway. I love my V8s but the new engines and transmissions achieve the same speed with more efficiency. All of the new explorers are seriously quicker than you’d think. I have driven a Yukon Denali with the 6.2 liter and the explorer with the 2.3 liter and 10 speed is way more fun to drive.
Love this but the market is straight stupid no way I’m paying these inflated prices for anything. My bank who’s normally the best for low rates and term for loans isn’t even loaning out for 90% of the cars on the market without 5k down.
That grill is actually a diffrent design from the ST, it is the same as Platinum just in gloss black.
Thank you, I'm ready to buy my palisade.
Joe I thought you had a family show here again with the innuendos my grandma wanted to know what you meant by that. I find it hilarious but she always ends up asking me what you meant by that. She thinks you're an angel so I can't tell her what you meant. Thank you for your wonderful Channel peace
I JUST BOUGHT A ST LINE FROM CROWNE FORD LONG ISLAND NY. ITS LOADED 21 INCH WHEELS BLACK ON BKACK ROOF POWER FOLD MIRRORS 😃😃😃😃e.t.c @m loving the Explorer! This is my 5th one. I wanted the 23'!, But didn't want to wait @n additional several months, @nd keep paying for 20 lease I has that expires on the 19th of this month!!!!!
Hmmm..a tough choice because I really like the look of both..but overall I'd give the Koreans the edge
It's a phenomenal engine. I rented one and thought it was a v6.
For $48k , I’d expect a moonroof, ventilated seats and a power folding 3rd row. It’s not a bad package otherwise.
I spend a little more money and get the rwd version of the ST with the 21 inch wheels and upgraded brakes.
Mine stickered at $49k, has the big moonroof. Wish it had ventilated seats though. Annoying that it doesn’t have the option. Overall, it’s a great car and it’s way quicker than you’d think.
Yessir look at that beauty.
I am so glad that you approve.
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I like it overall. A power bump would've been greatly appreciated. My biggest issue is the wheel choice. Instead of actually designing a new wheel for the ST Line (like they did with the Edge ST Line) they just slapped stock ST wheels on it. Probably cause they have too many laying around cause everyone ops for the brake and street package on their STs. But still, little more effort on Ford's part would've gone a long way
I think you’d be surprised by how well the drivetrain actually performs. I have an ST-Line and it’s really quick with the 10 speed. 5.6 second 0-60 as compared to 5.2 in the ST. I agree to some extent about the wheels but they suit the car well. The ST- Line handles just as well as the ST and looks just as good. I don’t find the explorer to be attractive other than the ST and ST-Line. The ST-Line looks great, performs really well, and has all of the tech and comfort. I think Ford did great with it overall. I do wish the bigger ST wheels were available though.
Missing rear a/c controls is actually due to the shortage, I believe because of this there is a Ford credit on the window sticker.
I'm curious now on your review of the Edge ST-Line 🤔
When I think of St I think of sport technology
Not only did this vehicle theme turn me off, it just killed my interest in the real ST
Hey, look at that… old school, single style turn-singles! 😁
we are so happy with our 2013 Limited... and it has more features than this aside from a better interior... we got another 4 yr extended warranty from Walker since we only have 80k miles on it...
Might be getting my son one of these but im thinking of getting it for myself haha😂
Go for the ST, thank me later.
J ~ I like it, tony macaroni
those rims are comical and cheezy.
Joe, I don't need the extra horsepower. I have my Mustang GT in the garage. ;-)
Also I think if Ford wants they can make a raptor or a raptor R version to compete with the other SUVs that have 700+ hp
I might be going overboard with this but I think it would be cool
That or they need to give us an explorer with the coyote engine in it and slap a supercharger in it so we can mess with the hell cat fan boys
@@jaredholland6266 lol yes
I have it and love it.
Do you have the ST LINE and if so do you hear rattling or a sound when turning or sound of smthg scrapping or grinding. I just purchased one 2 weeks ago and I hear and feel sounds like this at times
even if it is an St-Line, I rather have the 400 hp v6 on the hood.
I agree with you so much!
Believe me, it's worth it.
We are heavily looking into the explorer for my wife’s next car. It seems odd that Ford doesn’t allow more engine choices for lower tier trims. Based on what I’ve looked into on their website certain features like power folding third row and four wheel drive are only available on limited and higher trims. Seems odd but hasn’t thwarted our decision.
I have a 22 ST-Line. The powertrain is so good. Honestly, I don’t think they need another option. It’s reliable, efficient, and quick. I do wish it had power folding third row but the manual folding is actually really simple and quick to use. The tech is also awesome. It’ll maintain its lane on the highway. 4wd is available on the ST-Line and lower trims. My local dealership just got a 4x4 ST-Line in. They drive and handle so well. You won’t regret it if you go for an explorer.
You know what I might get a Ford Explorer even if it's a 2023 or more
Looks good .
That's the exact same infotainment and dash screen from my 2020 Escape that costs almost $22K less. Come on Ford, $48K, this is less trimmed out than the Limited it seems? Plus, all these small displacement motors being asked to move 5000lb vehicles is a recipe for disaster. I like Ford and of the big 3, they are far and away the best but man have they've gotten big in their britches with their asking prices.
I’ve got one of these. The little 2.3 is efficient and quick. With the 10 speed it really isn’t overworked. The infotainment system is great. The difference between this and the escape is the driving quality and feel. It’s so quiet. It drives like a German car. It is surprisingly nice. I hated these until I drove one, now I have one.
They should make the regular Explorers look different than the cop explorer.
I'm thinking of buy a used 22' Ford Explorer.
Sounds like a plan.
How are LEDs as compared to projector LEDs? Is there any difference or is a gimmick.
Don't buy this in 2022... My father has the high end Platinum 2021 and he's a typical older guy who loves everything Ford, it is incredibly cheap feeling inside compared to other SUVs, but you're spending a ton.
@John 17 why can't people buy this in 2022
It drives better than everything else in the price range. It also has all of the tech. The interior is a little cheaper than a telluride but overall, the explorer drives way better than I expected.
Build quality is always been a problem with the Ford unfortunately!
Good review Joe👍
I agree
In this price range for this size SUV, it’s basically explorer or telluride. The explorer sacrifices a little interior quality for a much better driving experience. The Telluride has a nicer interior but doesn’t drive quite as well. Tech and features are very similar. Just comes down to what you prioritize. I went with the explorer and i love it.
A 2022 4x4 eight passenger Honda Pilot might be a better buy. Or the 4x4 Kia Telluride S.
I wish that Ford when they make the Explorer I still say again and again that they should sink the Explorer name on the hood and put the Explorer name with the emblems on the back
It's like between the Ford Explorer St and the Ford Explorer St line it's like the Ford Explorer St has 100 more horsepower than the Ford Explorer St line
For the Explorer they should have done ST1 st2 that's what Ford should do it's like Kia with the GT
Ford should have more leg room and the three row SUVs including the Explorer like Chevrolet SUVs like Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Tahoe those kinds of SUVs from Chevrolet
Not bad, but personally, I'd like the real ST. Although my wife isn't feeling the solid black interior, so we might be looking at a different version altogether. No Hyundai for us.
Still waiting for the Explorer RS.
I feel like the interior in the explorer feels too plasticky and cheap for the price you pay. Not impressed 🙁😕
i agree 100% for what u pay ford spend money on the engine and the rest is just hard black plastic........ i pass
😕 why
It feels better than you’d think. Telluride is packaged better for sure but the explorer drives way better. $48k isn’t what it used to be. These offer a luxury experience but sacrifice quality on a few interior trim pieces. I’m most disappointed with the silver plastic around the cupholders on the center console. Other than that, I have no complaints. I love my explorer!
whats the warranty on the explorer? i know the kia give u a little piece of mind 100k, ford has to feel confident in there vehicle
@@davidtate7699 It’s 5 years 60k. Mine has 17k miles on it in 8 months. No issues at all yet. Still looks and feels brand new. I’m pretty sure they sell a warranty extension too.
2023 Ford Explorer ST-Line
MSRP
From $46,005
Prices for a new Ford Explorer ST-Line currently range from $46,440 to $56,390 for a 2023 Ford Explorer St - line ☺️.
An ST Line Explorer/Edge is to me like a C8 Corvette with the little GM 3.6 V6 and calling an Ette.
The ST line does 0-60 in 5.6 seconds. The ST does it in 5.2. The ST line will do 140MPH. It isn’t like they’re slow. With the 10 speed, 300hp is quick! The displacement sounds small, but don’t knock it until you try it. I have an ST Line and it’s more car than I thought I’d ever want.
Side note, I did take my ST line badges off. I don’t want to look like I’m trying to be an ST. The ST-Line just looks way better than the other trims and I’d rather have efficiency and really good power than unnecessary power with less efficiency so I went with it.
@@Smhghejtn Unnecessary power? Who ever heard of such a thing? Regarding Power: if some is good, and more is better, too much is just enough!
@@Smhghejtn Well good for you. I, and a lot of folks, think the ST Line cheapens the ST. You get most of the stellar looks of the ST, but it’s just another run of the mill Edge under the skin.
@@CrazyPetez Fair enough. For me, 300hp and more options made more sense than more power and less options. Not saying that in a perfect world I wouldn’t rather have more power but I put interior options over the power this time.
That's not the base engine correct Joe? I mean, 300 hp isn't bad by any means, but a na six would make me happier
Fair point. The 10 speed makes it quick though. And the 2.3 is really efficient on the highway, even at high speeds. If I were keeping it to 300k miles I’d rather have a 6 but I’ll only keep mine to 150-200k so the 2.3 fits the bill perfectly.
God bless this King for driving into what appears to be a supercell storm system?? “Visibility out the front is great” … and yeah out to your left you’ll see several tornados.
The reason why the fit and finish in the interior is always cheaply done in the Explorer, because it's easier to modify it as a Police or Federal Official vehicle.
That’s true. Also, they aren’t trying to be full luxury. They have all of the features and tech for way less money. You sacrifice a little interior quality for that.
Gotta zonk that dash n horsepower
Rather have the new Palisade for a little more.
Overall it's a nice vehicle still prefer a natural V6
I'm Zonking that interior for you Joe. Looks super cheap, in a not so cheap package. I'm a Ford guy, own an F-150, but the Explorer needs some re-work.
For the price, it’s really good. My only complaint is the silver plastic on the center console around the cup holders. Other than that, it’s solid and pretty in person. The explorer gets you luxury driving feel and luxury amenities for a lot less money than a luxury SUV of this size. You just have to sacrifice the niceness of some interior materials.
Why did they change the rims??
Ford should have put the St line badge on the grill and the back like they did on the fenders. I don't even see Ford Explorer St/ St line, I always see Ford Explorer XLT, premium, or Limited and some of those are AWD. Why would Ford make a Ford Explorer St line but have it as a rear-wheel Drive doesn't make sense at all
4x4 is optional
It's not bad. But still would take the Telluride for the price.
Telluride interior is nicer. Explorer drives way better and has the same features, albeit not packaged quite as nicely. I went with the explorer after testing both. You can’t go wrong either way but I’m glad I went with the ford.
Is it me or does the current range of explorers seem cost reduced compared with the previous iteration?
Interior quality, maybe a little, but they have so much tech for the price.
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1st comment sorry good car but I love the Lincoln Aviator war too much
Look at time stamp, you second
ST owner here(2020 model)... POS over time, you should run away from it. Ford is making crap that looks good and runs well for the first year. My ST has been in and out of shop every 3 months, for all kinds of issues. Cheap plastics, computer issues, oil leaks, failed CV joints, exhaust leaks... the list goes on.
Is ford reliable or durable ?
For the price, way too much, for a suv without a sunroof, a prop rod to hold up the hood, and the fit and finish, American brands don't keep up with thier counterpoint for the price, I did love the color on it though
$48k isn’t what it used to be. The explorer gets you most of the features and tech of a luxury car with almost all of the driving experience. It’s comfortable and quiet. You sacrifice a little on the interior pieces though.
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I own the top of trim plantnium 2021. Huge disappointment on the interior material, and the the execution of the infotainment system.
Ford Explorer 3 row Suv is Rear Drive 🚗 with AWD???. GREAT REVIEW GREAT COLOR. 👍 👌 👏 Arby's. Mmmmm,Yummy. Is the Explorer strictly a 3 row SUV?? Is it available as a two row Suv???
Definitely go to another competitor.
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Explorer all day!