Families everywhere are looking for the perfect blend of amenities, power, and comfort that SUVs can provide. The 2019 Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Traverse do not disappoint. But when the rubber hits the road, which one really packs the powerful and people-pleasing punch we're looking for? Let's compare these two popular SUVs and choose a winner.

Exterior and Engine Features

Both the Chevy Traverse and the Ford Explorer are similar in exterior features, both favoring popular modern SUV styling, but the Traverse has a longer wheelbase by about 5.5 inches, making it harder to maneuver. This size difference doesn't necessarily have an impact on the Traverse's power or performance though, allowing it to pack in 300 hp with its 3.6L V6 engine and up to 5,000 lbs. max towing capacity, with front-wheel or all-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic transmission. 
 
The Ford Explorer, though a few inches smaller in its wheelbase, still outpaces the Traverse with a chart topping 365 hp on its 3L EcoBoost V6 engine and up to 5,600 lbs. in max towing capacity. It also offers rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and three additional engine options that all match or exceed the Traverse's hp output.

Interior and Tech Features

 

In terms of interior and tech, the Traverse offers many of the typical tech features most buyers are looking for, including 8 seats, cloth or optional leather seats, Infotainment 3 system with 7-inch touchscreen that upgrades to an 8-inch screen on top trim packages, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, USB ports throughout, and hotspot capability. It also comes with several safety features on the top trim packages like blind spot monitoring, teen driver technology, rear park assist, forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, and rear-view camera. As nice as they may seem, these optional features come at a high price. 
 
The Ford Explorer offers an 8-inch infotainment screen on the base model and higher trim packages come equipped with a vertical 10.1-inch tablet style display. Volume, tuning, and temperature control knobs are located below the infotainment system so that you have easy access to control the interior without having to flip through several screens. It also comes equipped with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Alexa, and Waze connectivity, as well as a wireless charging pad, and a digital instrument panel. With FordPass connect, you can start the car remotely, schedule maintenance or roadside assistance, and check vehicle diagnostics like tire pressure and gas level with the touch of a button. 
 
The Explorer takes the cake with a full suite of safety and convenience features, including a hands-free liftgate, push buttons to fold seats quickly and easily, forward collision alert, rear park assist, rear-view camera, front pedestrian braking, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assistance, cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and auto beam headlights.

Test Drive the 2019 Ford Explorer at Franklin's Spring Creek Ford in Colquitt, GA

 

With its power and safety features, the 2019 Ford Explorer proves itself as the clear winner for a family SUV. But don't take our word for it, test drive the new Explorer and check out all the bells and whistles for yourself at our showroom on West Crawford Street in Colquitt, GA today!

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