2013 Ford Explorer Sport Keeps You Alert

Long are the days that a family has to buy a minivan to have space in a vehicle. With SUV, a parent can look sporty while also being functional. Unfortunately, SUV can make you feel like you are driving a bus if you are used to sedans. Recently my family put the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport to the test and found that Ford has listen to the voices of cautious SUV drivers of the past. First thing you notice is how the exterior has changed from boxy to body similar to a crossover. Bravo, Ford! The Ford Explorer Sport has a noticeable black grille and the all-over black exterior accents, including the lower body cladding and Explorer-specific alloys.

The era of the truck-based SUV, and all of its handling and fuel-efficiency faults, has passed. The new hotness is focusing on the sport rather than the utility, and you can see this by the Ford Explorer Sport interior. The black leather-trimmed seats with sienna inserts were inspired by accessories and apparel from the design houses Balenciaga and Prada. How posh is that?!

But, let me get bak to my original point: the Ford Explorer Sport provides tools to help you stay safe while driving this 7-passenger SUV. What stood out to me as I test drove this vehicle was all the safety features. The rear-view camera system is amazing with its green-yellow-red alert, and when I say alert, I mean an alarm goes off if you are in the red…which I love! Next, BLIS (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert is my second favorite feature. This technology warns you when a vehicle is in your blind spot. (And, you know those drivers who love to hang out in your blind spots. It also alerts you of approaching vehicles when backing out of a parking spot. Another great feature is the low-fuel notification with the estimated mileage you need before your tank runs dry. Lastly, I was impressed with attention to safety detail of the Ford Explorer Sport with the inflatable rear seatbelt airbags, which keeps kids safe along with 911 Assist.

Want a quick, agile, fun-to-drive vehicle you can stuff a bunch of kids into? Ford Explorer Sport is just what you’re looking for!