2027 Ford Explorer
Key takeaways
- The Ford Explorer helped define the modern family SUV, but today it has to work harder to stand out in a crowded three-row field.
- Midsize three-row rivals include the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, and Nissan Pathfinder.
- For 2027, the Ford Explorer ST gets darker and more enthusiast-minded with the new Sinister package.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
The Ford Explorer helped define the modern family SUV, but today it has to work harder to stand out in a crowded three-row field. For 2027, the Explorer leans into what differentiates it: rear-drive-based bones, strong turbocharged engines, useful family space, and an ST model with more attitude than your average grocery-getting SUVs.
Midsize three-row rivals include the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, and Nissan Pathfinder.
For 2027, the Ford Explorer ST gets darker and more enthusiast-minded with the new Sinister package. Inspired by ST owners and the aftermarket scene, the package gives Ford’s performance three-row SUV a fully blacked-out look with amber LED daytime running lights, 21-inch Gloss Black wheels with all-season tires, and black-accented ST Sinister exterior badging.