Is the 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum the ULTIMATE 3-row SUV? 

Am I crazy watching videos on Ford Explorers? I don’t even want one. Only watching because I love Raitis unbiased reviews. I love that he does not just gush over every car so as not to upset the dealership. This guy is the best reviewer on RU-vid

I just can't get enough of Raiti's Ride! Im like obsessed with it.

I had a Ford explorer platinum and absolutely loved it! I now drive and explore ST! I can’t tell you whether I love it or not because I haven’t driven it enough to make that decision.

I thoroughly enjoy all of Raiti’s reviews and has helped immensely in my hunt for a replacement for my 2015 Ford Explorer Limited. I have seen many of the 2020 Explorers in the showroom and just cannot pull the trigger on one of these for one primary and incredibly bothersome factor. For a vehicle in this price range, the design of the front seats should be so much better. I’ve not seen any reviews where this is mentioned but where the side bolsters meet the hard plastic back and sides, there are large gaps where you can pull it apart and literally see foam, wire harnesses and airbag. This is such a poor design from the folks at Ford. I hope there is a redesign for mid-year to eliminate this gap. Such a superior seat design on the Kia Telluride in comparison. Aside from this seat issue, I do really like the new Explorer but just know that as the seats become aged, these gals will become more noticeable. Ford engineers, please fix this ASAP!

I love the Explorer Platinum I believe they have a massaging seat for the passenger and the driver

How do you stay in shape eating all those snacks?!?! Nice review. Keep finding all the snack cubbies in all the new cars!

Great video Joe! I didn't hear you mention the massaging front "multicontour seats." Any ST or Platinum trim with the 10" screen should have the massaging seats.

I love the 2020 Explorer! I drove past one a few days ago

We have a 2017 platinum and couldn’t wait for the 2020. As soon as they came out we went for a test drive. We were very underwhelmed. We preferred the previous model over the new one. Unfortunately , I think Ford missed the boat on the redesign.

Love the way you use Twinkies and junk food to describe size and storage. Don't forget about Ring Dings and Funny Bones though. Those were my faves. Seems the Explorer Platinum is knocking at the door of the mid luxury SUVs now (e.g., Mercedes GLE, BMW X5). It also has parking assist and other luxury amenities not mentioned. I feel comparatively speaking, the Platinum gives quite a bit for your money.

Damn 60k for a Ford. I got my Audi Q7 for 64k. Love the videos Raiti just subscribed

You always do an awesome Job Raiti, it would be cool if you took a vote once in a while and did more comparison videos like you did with the veloster. really dug that. Id like to see your opinion of the Gulia vs the G70. At equal price and spec.

Man joe hitting us with the big boy Fords 🤣. Man I love the way the 2020 Ford Explorers look they're awesome 😏. If I was to get any Ford SUV it would have to be the 2020 Ford Explorer ST with the Street Pack with Performance Brakes any day ❤. Would love to see what the changes r on the 2020 Ford Raptor & 2020 Ford F-150 Limited 1 day. Thanks Joe.

Finally the platinum, thank you!!

Another great video. I like how you do multiple trims in models. You really get to see the differences. I like the new explorer but some of the fitment near the screen is not good. I think Ford could of done more to make the explorer a real step above the rest. IE Kia Telluride.

Someone has a sweet tooth! Love it! Hostess needs to send you a care package! ;)

And not sure if you noticed this but that back compartment in the floor can be reversed along with the side compartments. So carpet on one side, and hard plastic on the other so if you're hauling a filthy dog or bags of mulch you won't muck up the carpeting. I really like this trim level and am thinking of buying one in the near future. Thanks for the great review.

My very first Ford SUV! Brilliant video Joe.

My mom wanted this one because she had a ‘16 Platinum but I convinced her to get the ST haha awesome review Joe

Another great review. I used your channel a few months back to help me narrow down models. Ended up with the explorer st, though I agree with your zonks. The back up camera and that one spot on the interior trim. The exhaust is actually nice though if you ever leave your car running with the lift gate up. No exhaust gets into the cabin. Also, as a ford there are always going to be rebates/discounts. Got my St for over 10k off msrp, making it less than a highlander platinum or Kia telluride (and much more fun to drive imo). Keep up the great reviews!

Thanks for the detailed review! You were the most thorough of any videos I've seen on this

I rather save $12K and go with the Palisade Limited... My kid get heated AND cooled seats in the second row and USB in the 3rd row and their 3rd row seats recline... These cars are also for the kids, they appreciate those little things too...

When's that 2020 Shelby GT500 review coming? 👀

I like the explorer but I would get the limited edition and stay with the 8inch for the extra storage under it but you don't have those problem on it. Everything fits.

Are you sure about towing capacity of 4000 lbs? Ford website says 5600. Thanks

Thanks for you review. I am confused when you say the Wheels are 20". The Tires are 21" and the wheels are 22" across. Your wheels are slightly different than the Explorer Platinum wheels I have which I find interesting. I also think your towing pounds are off some. I thought it was 5600 pounds. I agree with you on the hood pop up rod. That rod gets very hot when the engine has been used. I like the quad exhaust and not having to deal with the dust or dirt that come out. Some of us like to keep our cars clean without having to clean the rear area every so many times than necessary. The real reason the quad exhaust is designed the way it is,is to keep the exhaust fumes from entering the car through the tail gate. I also don't mind the flat black tire wheel moldings. I think if they were glossy they would show too much in rings that you get with glossy plastic .

You're hilarious!! In a good way! Enjoyed the entire video as well as your intermittent humor! We just bought one used and LOVE-it!! Thanks for the video!!

The exhaust on the explorers is that way for a reason there trying to fix the fumes from keep coming in the vehicle all those explorers are having issues with fumes carbon monoxide coming in through the back tailgate and choking people out obviously they still cant get it right just an F Y I fun facts for you oh and im a big fan love your videos

Thanks for recommending us a car! I'm gonna pick it up tommorow!!!

Next time, I hope you will show the comparison between Explorer and other competitors, such as Telluride, Palisade, etc.

when you come on over to the business and I love your honesty. But truthfully you had me at ZONK! You just won yourself a new subscriber

Another great review! I’m torn between this and the ST. Does the platinum sit up a bit taller than the ST ??

Another awesome review - can't tell you how much that was needed - Thanks!

Raiti.. I'm about to riot if you dont hurry up and review the LINCOLN AVIATOR.

I agree about your thoughts on the plastic grey wheel wells... they should be body color painted. However, in this color scheme, I'd give it a, Half Zonk! Nice Thick Wheel, is awesome! ++ C'Mon! Who eats Hostess Sno-Balls, in Florida! They'll melt, and get Gooey! -- -- Honda Odyssey, Chevrolet Traverse, or This... Decisions. Decisions, Decisions, in the 50-60 thousand dollar range. Thank you, for another detailed review!

This is fr my dream car

For 60K they should make electric rear window

For this kind of money, I’d just step up to the Aviator

Nr 1 off the suv not so expensive and all options included 🤠

They shortened it down in the back but I like the way it looks but it’s smaller

you mention in the video that the platinum version is quiet, as it has additional sound dampening fts. my question is "compared to what?". you also drove the ST, so, at the end of the day, is the platinum quieter than the ST? thank you. great videos.

I forgot to mention to you my daughter has about a two year old Ford explore that she has been going around and around with Ford on because of the exhaust coming into the inside of the car they’ve done everything to replace the exhaust system and it still comes in the cabin so bad that it gives her a headache and I’ll be willing to bet you that was probably back when the exhaust came all the way out to the back of the truck.

Thank you for another excellent video Joe ...can you give us a review on the 2020 expedition and if the stealth model is still available in 2020. Thanks. Steven.

Incredible review!!!🔥

Why there is so little discussion/review about the Explorer 2020 base model?

I have a 2017 or 18 explorer platinum and I love that Truck we’re at the time I didn’t like the payment I was making on the lease so I traded in on something else but I’m really considering going back to one of those it was really comfortable and it performed wonderful but I think back then they had the 3.5 twin turbo and it was really fast

i hope u keep the engine running while u reviewing its features, i wanna see its leds

I will never get used to that shift knob YUK

The Explorer might be one of the top designs on the market today. Regardless of cost. It retains a "boxy enough" rear so that you still have "enough" space by the rear door. That SHOULD BE why any one buys a SUV today...knowing you're going to be carrying items once in a while too big for any sedan trunk. Most SUV's today have sloped the rear window too far FWD. To the point where their SUV's look like hatchbacks. The Explorer also has a 11" NAV screen (portrait orientation). Something that SHOULD BE in most SUV's today. Funny enough I think it was RAM's F1500 pick-up trucks the first to have a huge NAV screen..theirs being 12"!! Maybe he largest on ANY vehicle. LUX SUV's from Audi, Benz, Jaguar, BMW still have small 8" screens if that. We are in the tech age. Most of us will not be taking our SUV's off-road. Let's be real here. :) The Platinum is smart looking too. Outside and in. Only other SUV I like is the expensive 2021 Range Roger Sport (SVR or Autobiography)...which still has a sloped rear window but not too much. Their Discovery...even less...but it doesn't h ave Parking Assist"...which IS valuable today as we WILL find ourselves in tight parking spaces from time to time and SUV's all have not the best visibility to the sides.. though many have 360 Cameras. You will still want to look out via the side mirrors. The Toronto police drive Explorer's. :) Must be for a good reason. So if it's good enough for the police...though they do have a "police version"...less luxuries. More beefed up in case of collisions. Forget the name of their model. But it is an Explorer. I

I had a 2015 built a few years ago and I swear I really like the refresh. Saw one on the street going in the opposite direction it was hard not continuing to look at the rear of it. It's just that darn tablet radio that just makes me bleeeeeehhhh!

You’re so right that prop rod is ridiculous! I am considering buying one of those but I definitely don’t like that.

Loved the video, good and topoint review! Hey can you do a video on the hybrid explorer?

Plastic trim on the exterior at this price tag is not good.

nice vid. Does Ford have 2020 expedition too?

I kinda wish they made the King Ranch trim

you should do a race with this between the st!!

I approve everything you said but my biggest dislike in the road hight clearance maybe another 2-4 inches I'd be happy cause I like the ground clearance especially if towing stuff

At the Platinum trim level, there should be rear heated captain's seats.

car and driver tested the platinum to go from 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and the at in 5.2 which is wild for a 3 row suv like the durango srt is faster but its more expensive than both the platinum or the st and in my opinion has a cheaper interior

There's a 12 volt right behind you in the 3rd row.

All this talk of Twinkies, makes me think he's after Woody Harrelson's spot in Zombieland!

Great review as always but not impressed with the vehicle overall due to the zonks which I concur with. Definitely missed opportunities as you mentioned brother.

Hi Joe, How are you doing?. Well, with this trim level 2020 Ford Explorer it seems like trim level ST. Is powerful with ecoboost engine, But this trim level the price is even more $ 60,000 And some details should be better and you are right about it. For me I don't think that this trim level is the ultimate SUV 3rd row. Is my point of view. Thank you Joe.

What's with the flat black fenders?! Gonna have to zonk!

Lmao so funny i saw you go through my workplace in this review haha

much better than the base...

I wish they would put the ST engine in this platinum I prefer the platinum for all of its luxury comforts but the ST for the 400 hp TwinTurbo V6.

He said $60,000 and I choked on my beer...

I don't have to hug the tree?? Awesome

I’ve had several vehicles with the panoramic sunroof and to be perfectly honest with you I never used it it was always closed with the cover over it I almost forgot they were there on most of my vehicles most of them were F150 super crew. But I did have an explorer similar to this but it was like a 2017 and it was not quite as nice but I’ll tell you what that 2017 really ripped it was fast as hell I don’t remember what engine it has in it I’m thinking the 3.5 twin turbo.

towing should be 5,600lbs unless this one specifically is derated (the standard 2.3 tows 5.3k and the hybrid tows 5k) At least they finally put the engine in the right way.

Hi, in plug n hybrid models, when the electric only mode is activated can I still use the padle shifters ? i mean does the gear box work with electric engine like the petrol engine ?? thanks

Maybe the third row can use the power outlet from the trunk... but nice suv , unfortunately the price of this is going to make some people think twice maybe or perhaps I’m the only one 😄

My man Joe!🤘🏼 Will you be doing the 2020 Honda civic SI coupe review anytime soon? I'm in the market for one and would be so great to see your review/input about the car! Thanks for your time dude!

I think of buying the used 20' Ford Explorer.

Exhaust sounds like a vacuum cleaner LOL !but it’s not supposed to be a hot rod

THIS - or an Acura MDX a-spec. Curious what people here think?

I had a 2018 and I,regret selling it.

they should have put the screen in landscape position! your not going to read a e-book while you drive

Hi! Does the XLT has a built in gps on it?

They used a prop rod cause they know your gonna have to be under the hood a lot and not in a good way and prop rods never break

Anyone know this specific color name?

ultimate is everywhere ...

$60k 🤮 The vertical infotainment pad looks weird. The black and brown seats are also strange. You didn’t use the paddles. 😀 Great video!!!

60k???Hell nah! Ford has definitely stepped up its game

Little Debbie called and zonked your endorsement of Hostess.

I can’t wait for my lease to be over I really want this badly except the ugly iPad

Ford say that for it don't get dirty but the real reason they did that with the tail pipe is because of last year fumes problem they had. That while parked had fumes was entertaining from behind so their thing was to make that cut for the fumes go down instead of up. They just not going to say that because they went people to forget it and question them about that problem. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

The prop rod is the worst thing for a car at 60k.

Another great review. In regards to the quad exhaust you "zonked", I personally like that the exhaust exits from the bottom. I am very meticulous in cleaning my vehicles. Some exhaust tips are so poorly made, even wiping them down daily, will not help keep them soot free. BMW for example. I think I will continue my journey in the purchases of the Lexus SUV's. Quality, quality, quality.

I'm gonna' zonk this dude. Platinum towing capacity with the Ecoboost is 5600, not 4000. Yes, it is real wheel drive but has intelligent 4WD which kicks in automatically and instantly when needed. This is not a "fully loaded" version. I have one myself and the fully loaded version comes with 21" wheels, not 20". Also has the DVD system in the headrests. These are just a few points of misinformation given in this video.

"Sport" mode should display a picture of someone chopping down a tree!

This is a 6 seater car in realty then not a 7 seater?

It’s cool but I still miss the old Land Rover design it looked so much better

$60K???....NO F'ing WAY!!!!!!!

The 2020 Explorer has come a long way from moms old 1996 Explorer (which she traded for a new Explorer ST🤣🤣)... but... I gotta go with the Kia Telluride SX in this segment

If you're willing to drop $60K plus for an Explorer why not opt for a Lincoln Aviator Reserve trim for about $5k more? More powerful, far better appointed, and with a tow rating of 6700 lbs compared to the measly 5600 lbs of the Explorer.

I think expedition platinum max is better , more leg room, more ride comfort, more cargo space and towing , 4x4 vs awd

Throw the Raptor engine “450 hp “in this and I’ll take it !

How many cases of Twinkies can the cargo area hold ?LOL!