Stopped and saw a 2020 Hyundai Palisade and a 2020 Ford Explorer today
07-10-19, 07:29 PM
#61
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BOF is still around for off-roading because there's a demand for it, not because it's needed.
anyway, this has NOTHING to do with palisade and explorer.
anyway, this has NOTHING to do with palisade and explorer.
07-11-19, 07:09 AM
#62
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The Explorer with 3.0 can tow 5,600lbs
The Aviator hybrid can tow 5,600lbs
The Aviator with 3.0 can tow 6,700lbs
The Jeep GC with V8 can tow 7,200lbs (thanks bit)
The LR Range Rover Sport can tow 7,716lbs
The LR Discovery diesel V6 can tow 7,716lbs
The LR Discovery gas V6 can tow 8,201lbs!!!!!!
UNIBODY is more than capable with the right powertrain, tow class / package
The Aviator hybrid can tow 5,600lbs
The Aviator with 3.0 can tow 6,700lbs
The Jeep GC with V8 can tow 7,200lbs (thanks bit)
The LR Range Rover Sport can tow 7,716lbs
The LR Discovery diesel V6 can tow 7,716lbs
The LR Discovery gas V6 can tow 8,201lbs!!!!!!
UNIBODY is more than capable with the right powertrain, tow class / package
07-11-19, 08:31 AM
#63
But if you tow all the time, odds are you have a BOF Truck or Full size SUV. Still it's nice for these unibody's to give you the option every now and then.
07-11-19, 09:25 AM
#64
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ok, back to palisade / explorer please.
07-11-19, 10:25 AM
#66
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^^ ha. i'm sure the new explorer is a GREAT drive, but i just can't get past the interior. i guess an aviator is basically a fancy explorer, as an option.
07-11-19, 10:33 AM
#67
When our local Ford/Lincoln has a better selection I'll have mom try the Explorer Platinum as I prefer V6 to the turbo4 (though I shouldn't judge till I drive one), and a base Aviator back to back. Her 2008 RX350 is getting long in the tooth, and the cargo area/second row is getting worn because of her two GSD's one 85lbs and one 110lbs
07-11-19, 11:03 AM
#68
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I'm saving most of my comments for my (upcoming) full-review, but I did check out a new 2020 Explorer ST this morning, without a test-drive...it was the only new Explorer in stock close to my house. I had mixed-opinions on it. Overall, I liked the previous 2019 better...the 2020 had some compromises in the interior, fit/finish, materials, niceness of the paint job, design/location of the engine start/stop button, video-screen, and some gimmicky new features like the rotary-shifter, although I know that some of you like the rotary-shifters (and I respect your opinions). And, on a vehicle that can, in some versions, list for more than 60K fully-loaded, a manual prop-rod under the hood?.....Give me a break. 
Last edited by mmarshall; 07-11-19 at 11:10 AM.
07-11-19, 01:49 PM
#69
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Rather have a fully loaded Explorer than a fully loaded KIA or Hyundai. Would probably still want a 4Runner over and above any of these.
I don't see these vehicles appealing to the same buyers. Explorer is a cut above IMO. RWD, 365hp turbo option, I4 option, hybrid option. Base price is $5500 more as well.
I don't see these vehicles appealing to the same buyers. Explorer is a cut above IMO. RWD, 365hp turbo option, I4 option, hybrid option. Base price is $5500 more as well.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 07-11-19 at 01:53 PM.
07-11-19, 01:55 PM
#71
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The Explorer with 3.0 can tow 5,600lbs
The Aviator hybrid can tow 5,600lbs
The Aviator with 3.0 can tow 6,700lbs
The Jeep GC with V8 can tow 7,200lbs (thanks bit)
The LR Range Rover Sport can tow 7,716lbs
The LR Discovery diesel V6 can tow 7,716lbs
The LR Discovery gas V6 can tow 8,201lbs!!!!!!
UNIBODY is more than capable with the right powertrain, tow class / package
The Aviator hybrid can tow 5,600lbs
The Aviator with 3.0 can tow 6,700lbs
The Jeep GC with V8 can tow 7,200lbs (thanks bit)
The LR Range Rover Sport can tow 7,716lbs
The LR Discovery diesel V6 can tow 7,716lbs
The LR Discovery gas V6 can tow 8,201lbs!!!!!!
UNIBODY is more than capable with the right powertrain, tow class / package
07-11-19, 01:58 PM
#72
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