2017 Ford Explorer XLT | 2017 GMC Acadia SLE-1 |
| 3.5L V6 | Engine | 2.5L four-cylinder |
| 290 | Horsepower | 193 |
| 255 lb-ft | Torque | 188 lb-ft |
| 5,000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity | 1,000 lbs |
| 21.0 cu.-ft. | Cargo Space, Seats in Place | 12.8 cu.-ft. |
| 81.7 cu.-ft. | Maximum Cargo Space | 79.0 cu.-ft. |
In the search for the ultimate SUV, it can be difficult to find the vehicle that strikes the perfect balance between "sport" and "utility." However, if you can count on anyone to get it right, it's Ford. The 2017 Ford Explorer outpaces its prime competitor, the 2017 GMC Acadia, in a number of crucial categories that DeForest area shoppers will find compelling. When you're on the hunt for your next SUV, don't settle for a slouch.
Start with the spacious cabin. A range of thoughtful features such as available electronic automatic temperature control and the second-row 60/40 split bench seating will make this three-row SUV a great pick for families with a variety of needs. When the seats are in place, you still have 21 cu.-ft. of cargo space in the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT, whereas the comparably priced and equipped GMC Acadia SLE-1 offers only 12.8. Unsurprisingly, the Explorer also bests the Acadia in maximum cargo space, offering 81.7 cu.-ft. of space versus 79. When you can fit more, you can do more, and the possibilities are endless in the 2017 Explorer.
Your 2017 Ford Explorer Is In It for the Long Haul Near DeForest
For 25 years, the Ford Explorer has dominated the U.S. sales figures, and one peek at its capability figures will explain why. It takes utility seriously, which could explain why shoppers at our Ford dealer serving DeForest are always eager for a test drive. The standard engine on the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT is a 3.5L V6 that turns out 290 horsepower, perfect to help with the heavier work. Meanwhile, the 2017 GMC Acadia SLE-1 has a 2.5L four-cylinder engine under the hood, which offers considerably less get-up-and-go at 193 horsepower.
With its substantially more brawny powertrain, the 2017 Explorer nets 255 lb.-ft. of torque, besting the GMC Acadia, which tops off at 188 lb.-ft. That means there's more towing power for whoever is at the helm of the 2017 Explorer, putting its mighty engine to good use. While the towing capacity of the Acadia is a mere 1,000 pounds, the 2017 Explorer hauls five times that. That kind of power expands your world when you can hitch up some adventurous extras for your next road trip.
To learn more about the 2017 Ford Explorer or to schedule a test drive, contact Bell Ford at (877) 807- 8842.