How Does the 2024 Explorer Compare?

We’re excited to present the 2024 Ford Explorer SUV at Ford of Port Richey. This vehicle comfortably seats six or seven and packs a punch with its powerful engine. We invite you to take it for a spin at our Port Richey, FL dealership and experience its performance and cutting-edge safety technology. We’re sure you’ll appreciate what this SUV brings to the table. For your peace of mind, we have also put together a comparison of the 2024 Ford Explorer and the Honda Pilot.

We invite you to visit our showroom today to experience firsthand the superior features and capabilities of the 2024 Ford Explorer. This exceptional three-row SUV is designed with attention to detail and stands out in its category for its comfort, performance and advanced technology.

In a head-to-head comparison with other three-row SUVs, like the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, you’ll find that the Ford Explorer consistently outperforms. Its unique blend of style, power and luxury sets it apart and puts it in a class of its own as shown in our comparison of the 2024 Ford Explorer vs 2024 Honda Pilot. So don’t wait, come in today and discover the remarkable difference of the 2024 Ford Explorer.

Impressive Design

The 2024 Ford Explorer certainly demands attention, boasting a striking grille and a sporty design. The vehicle’s exterior includes black door handles, a body-colored rear spoiler, a power liftgate and a choice between 18-inch or 21-inch wheels. This high-end SUV offers standard LED headlamps, with premium models showcasing adaptive headlamps with LED signature lighting. Extra options include a twin-panel moonroof, heated power folding side mirrors, quad chrome exhaust tips and body-colored door handles.

In contrast, the all-new Honda Pilot also provides standard 18-inch wheels, but only offers 20-inch wheels at premium trim levels. A moonroof is available, but LED headlights come as a premium feature, much like an active shutter grille. Both the 2024 Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot offer three-row seating.

Inside the 2024 Ford Explorer interior, you’ll find either cloth or leather seats, as well as cargo hooks, grab handles and tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control. Upgrades include a 10-way power driver seat, multicontour seats with Active Motion®, heated second-row seats and heated and ventilated front seats. A heated steering wheel and a PowerFold® third-row seat to expand cargo space are also available.

The 2024 Honda Pilot offers comparable seating options and tri-zone temperature control. Although heated and ventilated front seats are available with premium trims such as the Pilot Trailsport, this Honda SUV does not include heated rear seats.

Variety of Engine Choices

When comparing the 2024 Ford Explorer and the Honda Pilot, it’s worth noting that the Pilot offers only one engine option, while the all-new Explorer from our Ford dealership in Port Richey, FL offers two. The 2024 Ford Explorer comes equipped with a 300-horsepower 2.3-liter EcoBoost® I-4 engine that delivers 310 lb-ft of torque. This is paired with rear-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, this high-end SUV offers a 400-horsepower 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 option that generates 415 lb-ft of torque and comes paired with all-wheel drive.

On the other hand, the 2024 Honda Pilot comes with a 285-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine across all its trim levels. This is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and the option of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Clearly, in terms of power and performance, the 2024 Ford Explorer stands out as the more powerful of the two SUVs.

Intuitive Safety Features

Embark on a test drive of the 2024 Ford Explorer trims to experience the Ford Co-Pilot 360™ Safety Suite. This suite features pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection, a rear view camera, blind spot monitoring, cross traffic alerts and lane departure warnings with lane keeping assist. The premium trims of the 2024 Explorer even offer a 360-degree camera and reverse brake assist.

While the 2024 Honda Pilot does come with the Honda Sensing™ Driver Assist suite, which includes collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warnings and adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring is only available on premium trims. Meanwhile, this feature comes standard with the 2024 Ford Explorer from our Ford dealership in Port Richey, FL.

Impressive Interior Technology

The 2024 Ford Explorer interior is not just spacious and comfortable, it’s also packed with top-tier technology. Standard features across all models include push-button start, remote keyless entry, a Wi-Fi hotspot and smartphone syncing via Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto. The base trims come with an 8-inch touchscreen, USB ports and a 6-speaker sound system, but upgrading will get you a voice-activated navigation system, remote start and a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen display with the SYNC®3 infotainment system.

In addition, the 2024 Ford Explorer interior includes a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen® audio system, Active Park Assist 2.0 and intelligent access. While the 2024 Honda Pilot also offers smartphone syncing, a push-button start and USB ports, it only comes with a 7 or 9-inch touchscreen display and a Wi-Fi hotspot is a premium addition.

The Superior SUV: The 2024 Ford Explorer

The 2024 Ford Explorer specs from Ford of Port Richey stands out as top notch in the SUV category. It’s high time to experience it firsthand. Why not book a test drive today? Discover our dedication to customer satisfaction and our enticing monthly deals. We’re eager to showcase the key features of the 2024 Explorer and we believe you and your family will be impressed.