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**2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Includes BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving**

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The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum has been comprehensively redesigned, enhancing its status as America's best-selling SUV. The new model features a striking exterior with a larger grille and sleek LED lighting, while the interior is crafted with premium materials and advanced technology. It offers a choice of a 2. 3-liter EcoBoost engine producing 300 horsepower or a powerful 3. 5-liter V6 with 400 horsepower.

With three-row seating for up to seven passengers, the Explorer is ideal for families. The introduction of BlueCruise technology allows for hands-free highway driving, improving the driving experience. It maintains impressive fuel efficiency at 29 miles per gallon on the highway and has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, making it versatile for both everyday use and outdoor adventures. Priced at $51,665, the Explorer Platinum offers significant value in the competitive SUV segment.

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