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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid: Beautiful in blue

The sixth-generation Explorer gets an evolutionary design update and a whole new powertrain.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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The Ford Explorer has been a best-seller for Ford for 29 years and is now in it's sixth generation.

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For 2020 the Explorer is available in rear-wheel drive and as a hybrid.

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The hybrid utilizes a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated internal combustion engine and an electric motor. A 35 kWh battery stores the juice.

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Total power output is 318 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque. 

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A 10-speed automatic transmission gets power down to the rear wheels or, optionally, all four wheels.

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The latest design keeps the new Explorer looking much like the last generation, just buttoned up a tiny bit.

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The hybrid is available in Limited trim only, which means LED lighting is standard all the way around.

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Plenty of ADAS features are standard as well, like adaptive cruise control with lane centering and blind-spot monitoring. 

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The Hybrid is pretty expensive, however. You're looking at a $52,280 starting price.

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