The Active is the base level trim of Explorer and is a great mid-size SUV for your day-to-day adventures. It has great performance and power with a newly revamped interior including new Ford software. And to top it all off, the Active is reasonably priced.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Explorer Active has the power for your day-to-day life, projects, and adventures, but still gets reasonable fuel efficiency.
- The revamped interior of the Explorer makes your driving experience a comfortable one and has new tech right at your fingertips.
- The Ford Explorer Active is a reasonably priced mid-size SUV, starting about $40,000.
The Active is a fun SUV to drive with enough power to handle your in town and out of town adventures.
The base level trim Explorer is equipped with a 2.3L four-cylinder engine that gets 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. It is matched with a ten-speed automatic transmission and has standard rear-wheel drive, though four-wheel drive is an available option. This powertrain gives all the power needed to make the Explorer a lot of fun to drive, stating that it “out-steers, out handles and out-accelerates the rest of the pack”.
You’ll be able to tow up to 5,000 pounds and all Explorers come with the Class III Towing package that includes a hitch, trailer writing harness, and trailer sway control system. You’ll have 16.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row seat, which is not a lot compared to other SUVs of this size. But with both back row seats folded down, you’ll get 85.3 cubic feet of space.
The Active is rated to get a reasonable fuel efficiency of 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway in rear-wheel drive; with those numbers dropping by one if you opt for all-wheel drive.
The front row of your Active is roomy and comfortable with new tech right at your fingertips, but the rear rows have less space than competitors.
You’ll find the interior of your Active roomy and comfortable with heated seats and plenty of cubbies and storage spaces, so long as you’re sitting in the front row. The second and third rows have less space than other SUVs of this size.
The interior overhaul Ford gave the Explorer includes a new infotainment set up. You’ll find a standard 12.3” digital instrument cluster and a 13.2” touchscreen featuring the new Ford Digital Experience infotainment system. It is an Android-based system with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as Google Maps and Google Assistant.
The Explorer Active is a moderately priced SUV.
The base level trim Explorer is a good value starting at about $40,000. Depending on options and packages, the price may change. If you’re in the market for an SUV that won’t be too hard on your wallet, the Active is a good option.
Summary
The Active is a great option if you’re looking for a good entry-level mid-size SUV. It has the performance and power you’ll need on a day to day basis and for those fun adventures you’ve been planning. Though, you’ll have room to bring the family, you’ll want to be sure to call dibs on the front row for the most comfortable experience. Visit Alan Jay Ford of Sebring today to discover if the Active is the Explorer for your lifestyle.