Exploring the 2025 Ford Explorer, Classic Car Prices, and the Ford F-150 Hybrid

2025 Ford Explorer Review

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time out of this hour's car review .

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Mr mars , the ford explorer yeah , buddy , this is a 2025 ford explorer now explorer explorer , explorer , explorer , explorer , explorer .

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Final assembly point is in chicago , illinois . I can get that part straight . Uh , Four trim levels Active , the ST line and then the Platinum and then you have the ST standalone . Now we happen to be driving the Active , which is actually the base model . Now this is considered a standard SUV . We used to call them midsize , but now they're standard Seats six people . Because of the interior , the way we had it said . Now it's been refreshed on the front and rear and this is the sixth gen of this vehicle , so they offer a bench seat in the front .

Speaker 2 0:50

No , no , we have bucket seats in the second row , so it's two , two , two , oh , okay . I was saving that for later .

Speaker 1 0:58

We'll get to the interior parts . Yeah , we'll get to the interior parts , we'll get there .

Speaker 2 1:05

So you're going to find you've got the automatic LED headlights , taillights , fog lights and even LED signature lamps . They make a big deal out of that . Yeah , they do . Heated side mirrors , got black roof rails , got a rear spoiler that's body colored . Power liftgate , got the optional 20-inch 10-spoke wheels that we're rolling on Now . On the interior , it's got ActiveX seating material . Front seat is buckets , they're heated . Second row is buckets . Third row is a 50-50 fold flat . That is , I'm going to say , very suited to smaller personnel .

Speaker 2 1:35

Now you're going to find that you've got a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster for the driver , configurable several different ways that you can configure that . You've got a 13.2-inch touchscreen , which is new for this year , and that's where you're going to find your infotainment , your nav , all your convenience controls . It has Android Auto , apple CarPlay and they're starting to bring in more of the Google services there USB-C on all levels for all the seats . I really like the way that controls were laid out , particularly the shifter in the console . It's a rotary shifter . I would rather have seen it up on the dash where I had a little more room down on the console , but that's fine . 2.3 liter EcoBoost up underneath the hood , 300 horsepower , 310 pound-feet of torque , backed by a 10-speed automatic , so you can actually tow 5,300 pounds with this vehicle . Now the EPA says in the city you should be looking for about 20 . Highway 27 combined about 23 . I drove this vehicle 451.3 miles . It's got 21.5 miles across that whole thing and I really like the wide power band because it really rolled up pretty quick when you started it and rolled into it . It was very responsive . Nice wide power band because it really rolled up pretty quick when you started it and rolled into it . It was a very responsive . Nice wide power band , great road manners , very comfortable to drive .

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Now the base trim price on this vehicle $39,785 . You're going to find that the base model price was $41,755 , as tested MSRP at $48,520 . Something to compare it to the Kia Telluride starts at $36,390 . Mazda CX-90 , $37,845 . And the Hyundai Palisade at $37,200 . Great driving vehicle . I really like driving it . It just should have been a two-row . Anyway , that's my review of the 2025 Ford Explorer , you know if I'm not mistaken .

Speaker 1 3:25

I don't think that gets recalled very much . No , it doesn't .

Speaker 2 3:29

And , like I say , that's the sixth gen . It was introduced in 2020 , so they've been tweaking it pretty good for the last five years , yeah .

Speaker 1 3:36

A friend of mine asked me you know , I'm really looking at that new Nissan Armada . Oh Okay , it's big , why ? Well , it's not as big as you think . They've cut back on that . But this is a first-generation vehicle . You sure you want to get into that , because you're basically being a test mule ?

Speaker 3 3:59

Yeah , you're a skinny pig , yeah .

Speaker 1 4:00

Expect problems and expect it to be recalled . It's just part of the deal . You want to be cutting edge ? Then you're going to have to pay the pony on that one .

Speaker 2 4:09

One of my daughters had one of these about six years ago and she loved it . She drove the wheels off of it , literally , literally .

Speaker 1 4:17

All right , the In Real Time Car Talk Show will continue . Thanks for being with us today here on the In Real Time Car Talk Show . Let's check

Interior Features and Technology

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in with Jeff's car culture .

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You betcha . Despite the overall solid and stable market of classic cars , there are some cars that have actually lost their value . This first one we have is a 1957 Ford Thunderbird . The Ford Thunderbird was fresh . Everybody loved it . The car wasn't excessively oversized , rather , a two-seater came with a well-proportioned design . The removable top as well as a panoramic windshield were highly appreciated among the young drivers . In 57 , the model had a 202 cubic inch V8 . It was improved by mating it to twin McCullough superchargers . This stock modification aimed to increase the power outlet to 300 horsepower and 340 pounds worth of put that's stout . Yep Now this . Back in the day , or not very long ago , actually a couple years ago this car was 40 grand . Today it's less than 30 . It's about 29.4 is what they've added today , and this is according to Hagerty .

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The next one we have on the plate is a 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Gorgeous car . The Pontiac Bonneville was only produced in 56 and 57 . It's a very expensive car . Back in the day . The reason it was priced that way it was higher than its competitors , with a limited production . They only made 630 of these units and each of the units was destined for the Pontiac dealerships on the US side . Nothing went abroad and you know how you like broads .

Speaker 3 5:55

The Bonneville presented some outstanding features that were pretty uncommon on most 50s cars . Everything was power , everything was electric . So it was a high-class , very quality car . Back not very long ago it was $112,500 . Today it's about $73,000 . Wow yeah , jaguar 65 , the Jaguar E-Type SI 4.2 . In response to the American Corvettes and the German Porsche , jaguar released the stunning and beautiful E-Type , which was also called the most beautiful car ever made by Enzo Ferrari himself . So he tagged that . Presented in 61 at the Geneva Motor Show the speechless audience was amazed by its aircraft-inspired lines and some innovative technical solutions . Back in the day , not very long ago , the car was $130,000 . Today it's a little over $100,000 . So it has lost some value there .

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The next one we have is a 1953 to 1954 Cadillac Eldo Gorgeous car . Oh my God , look at the size of that thing . I know they all say that . Yes , they do . The Cadillac Eldorado was the most luxurious model produced by the car manufacturer up to that time . Every single detail of the car bears a sense of fanciness and just extraordinary . Starting from the car's name . Some say the Eldorado was suggested in reference to the mythical city of gold . Some others reported the same name was chosen at the Eldorado Country Club located in Coachella Valley , california

Performance and Market Comparison

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, the favorite holiday location for the GM top executive management .

Speaker 1 7:27

What are those things called Dag bars , dag bars ?

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Now , not very long ago , this car was $162,500 . Today it's about $120,000 . So they did lose value . Next we have the 58 Ferrari 250 California long wheelbase . There is a difference , uh-huh , most desirable Ferrari of all time is the 250 California ? No , it's not . That's what they're telling me . Okay , the two-seater came in two different wheelbase versions a short wheelbase model and a long wheelbase model . This one's the long , extremely high value collectible car , also due to limitless production of only 50 units . The beating heart of the Ferrari 250 California is a 3-liter naturally aspirated V12 . Produce some 240 horsepower a little weak , while one of the 50 models in good condition could possibly get $12,500,000 . Today's value is about $9,000,000 . There you go . Watch your money , people , when you're buying Ferraris , don't just throw it away . The last one we have here . Gorgeous car . I want one of the 1970 Buick Riviera GS baby .

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Who put the skirts on the back wheels ?

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I don't know but I'd drive it . Oh yeah , baby , here we go . The Buick Riviera has a special role in the golden era of muscle car fleets . Due to the high-end nature of this car , it received a warm welcome since its very first release . It wasn't a muscle car like the others . Its luxury interior , completed by wooden details and fine leather seats , made the Riviera stand out , I agree . Also , in 1970 , the Grand Sport package was available . The Riviera wasn't only about details , but it was a car of substance Bulky , 455 cubic inch , developed 370 horsepower . Of substance Bulky , 455 cubic inch , developed 370 horsepower . 0 to 60 in 7.9 . Back in the day it was 20 grand . Today you can get it for about $14,000 . Wow . So there you go .

Speaker 1 9:15

Hey , that's my future right there .

Speaker 3 9:18

There you go , skirts and everything .

Speaker 1 9:20

Think that the Corvette's expensive to take care of . Can you imagine trying to find parts for that thing ?

Speaker 3 9:25

Plus , it's bigger than the Corvette .

Speaker 1 9:26

You need a bigger garage no-transcript

Jeff's Car Culture: Classics Losing Value

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, had a chance to drive the 2025 Ford F-150 . Final assembly location Dearborn , michigan . Yeah , buddy , the home of Ford Motor Company . It comes in these trim levels XL , stx , xlt , lariat , tremor , platinum , king Ranch and Raptor . Reviewed trim level 4x4 SuperCrew , king Ranch . Oh , my God , your living room is not this nice , I promise you . This is a standard pickup truck . Seats five people , 14th generation yes , 14th generation . Wow , redesigned and all new for 2021 .

Speaker 1 10:18

Exterior features Classic Ford design with conservative , not overpowering grill . It seems to be a thing these days and I don't get it . Uh , wheel opening trim varies depending on the trim level that you choose . Swinging tailgate yeah , it's a swinging tailgate option . When it opens , it allows for easy bed access and reach . So it's got like a door within the tailgate . It's in the middle of it and you can swing it open . Yeah , it's cool . Yeah , their competition they all have something special . That General Motors one is pretty cool too and it helps in you getting closer to the bed . So if you've got something really heavy and you want to get it in the bed , you don't have to put it on the tailgate and shove it in . You just go right to the bed with it .

Speaker 2 11:07

Yeah , you don't have to reach over and strain your back any more than you already do . What ?

Speaker 1 11:10

I liked about it the optional Pro Power for camping or working with a 120-volt connection . That is very cool . Do any of the others have that ? I think they're starting to put them in .

Speaker 2 11:23

I think they're putting some plugs back there .

Speaker 1 11:26

So , many . Listen , here's the deal , and this is directly from Ford . This is mine . There are so many options and trims and configurations . If you can't find one on the lot , which is highly unlikely somewhere in the state of Texas , there's one exactly the way you want it but order it .

Speaker 1 11:49

And I say that because I had a question to Ford one time . This is years ago . I said so what if I'm going to pull a trailer with the half-ton pickup truck ? I'm going to pull a trailer with the half-ton pickup truck . Can I change out the rear axle ? Because I'm going to tow it a lot . The majority of the truck's work is going to be towing A big boat or whatever it is that I'm towing Trailer . Yes , you can do that . Chances are you're going to have to special order it Because for the most part now with these new 10-speed automatic transmissions sometimes you don't have to change the rear axle . But if you are going to drive in a mountainous area , for instance , travel to Colorado all the time and you're pulling your travel trailer behind you in the halftime tongue weight , everything else is good you might want to go for a lower differential right . And so there's that . Order it from the factory is my suggestion .

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Interior highlights Awesome , easy to find dash buttons and switches , configurable instrument cluster , huge touchscreen with killer radio in it and I checked the radio out with David Ainsley because he wanted to hear his fine work that he did with the new transmitter at 107.5 . My God , that thing sounded like a billion dollars . Yeah , I can't imagine somebody taking that out and putting an aftermarket radio in it , because that thing works great . Configurable instrument cluster , as I said , the huge touchscreen . King Ranch leather interior is beautiful and comfortable . The cargo in the back seat is superb . Fold up the seats . What I loved about it ? The blue cruise for a highway is absolutely the best and you know it basically guides you through it . If it's time for you to put your hands on the wheel , it'll tell you to do that . It's easy to use . Loved the work surface that uses the backside of the center console and the armrest Folds out over the shifter in the center console . The shifter goes down into the console . It's really cool . This thing is a Swiss Army knife of goodness . Turn the page . I like that .

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3.5 liter twin turbo V6 with a 1.5 kilowatt per hour lithium battery motor Turns out a total of 430 horsepower with 570 pound-feet of torque . 430 horsepower with 570 pound-feet of torque . Toll rating up to 13,500 , depending on the configuration . Haul rating up to 2,445 pounds , depending on the configuration . City 22 miles per gallon . Highway 24 , combined at 23 . I got 19.3 over 348.7 miles . What I liked . The mileage was better than the 13 miles per gallon this thing used to get when it had the V8 engine in it . Nice yeah , the V6 is really awesome .

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What could use improvement ? Nothing . What I liked fairly smooth without a load of any kind in it , which was kind of surprising , because you know a pickup truck is made to haul stuff . Well , with that you've got to have the suspension that can take the heavy load . 1,000 pounds in the bed would make it a lot smoother . Of course it would

2025 Ford F-150 King Ranch Review

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cut down on the cast mileage a little bit , but you really don't need anything in the bed , right , it's pretty well . Air suspension option would be good . Base trim price $74,805 . Base trim price $74,805 . Price is tested $79,825 . I didn't say it was cheap , right . Base model price $44,950 . Chevy 1500 is one of its competitors . It starts at $42,700 . The Ram 1500 starts at $43,025 . And the Toyota Tundra starts at $40,090 . Nice yeah , it works well If you're on a truck shop around , but I think that you're going to wind up checking out the Ford , all right .