2020 Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Palisade
When you’re weighing your options with the 2020 Ford Explorer and Hyundai Palisade, making a final decision can be tough. North Carolina drivers love these three-row crossovers for their sporty performance and richly appointed cabins. At LaFayette Ford, we’ve got the details you need to choose the best model for your unique needs.
Max Seating: 2020 Hyundai Palisade
The Palisade offers seating for up to eight passengers, which automatically makes it a major contender among big families. Although the all-new Palisade isn’t technically a luxury crossover, its high-end cabin materials and sleek design certainly make it feel like one. Comfort abounds in every row.
The 2020 Ford Explorer is only one seat off, with max seating for seven. But the Explorer also impresses with its roomy, plush seats and lasting comfort. And, like the Palisade, the Explorer offers every imaginable comfort upgrade, from leather-trimmed upholstery to cozy heated seats.
Modern Cabin: 2020 Ford Explorer
After a complete redesign, the Explorer is fully loaded with the latest tech features. Every model comes with features you can’t live without — namely, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and complete smartphone integration, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Also standard is the Sync 3 infotainment system, easy-to-use technology that includes an 8-inch touchscreen interface and two USB ports.
Of course, the all-new Hyundai Palisade is no slouch in the tech department. It, too, comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment interface that displays smartphone apps, courtesy of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s just one feature you won’t find: an in-cabin Wi-Fi hotspot.
Standard Safety: 2020 Ford Explorer
The 2020 Explorer comes standard with more high-tech safety aids for your money, making it our pick in this important category. Features that are standard on the Explorer (but optional on the Palisade) include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, technology that helps you avoid hitting whatever vehicles you can’t see. The Explorer also features standard forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking.
Safety features standard on both models include automatic high beams and lane-keeping assist. While the Palisade doesn’t come standard with pedestrian detection, it does include forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Other features, like blind-spot monitoring, cost extra for Palisade drivers.
Rugged Performance: 2020 Ford Explorer
If it’s athleticism you’re after, the Explorer will both tow more and take you deeper into the wilderness than the competition. Thanks to its new rear-wheel drive platform, the Explorer is both sportier and more capable than ever. Add all-wheel drive, and you’re all set to wander down off-road trails. This Ford crossover also tows more, lugging up to 5,600 pounds’ worth of boat or camper to your final destination.
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is also pretty sporty in its own right. With max tow ratings of up to 5,000 pounds, this three-row crossover is also capable of hauling around some heavy toys. The Palisade, however, comes standard with front-wheel drive, so it doesn’t feel as sporty on a twisty road. Should you need a little traction on the trail, though, you can also add all-wheel drive to this crossover.
While the 2020 Hyundai Palisade delivers an extra place to sit, it’s the 2020 Ford Explorer that gives you the best overall experience. With best-in-class capabilities, sporty rear-wheel-drive platform, and all the latest in comfort and convenience features, the 2020 Explorer will transport you and your crew in style. Swing by LaFayette Ford to test-drive the fully redesigned 2020 Explorer!