The 2020 Ford Explorer vs the Toyota Highlander at Hardy Family Ford in Dallas, GA
Both the 2020 Ford Explorer and the 2020 Toyota Highlander had major redesigns for the 2020 model year. The Toyota Highlander is one of the Ford Explorer’s major rivals. At Hardy Family Ford in Dallas Georgia, we wanted to see if the 2020 Toyota Highlander can measure up to the 2020 Ford Explorer.
2020 Ford Explorer Has Better Rust-Through Warranty
The Rust-Through (Corrosion Perforation) coverage of the 2020 Explorer is 60 months/unlimited mileage, while the 2020 Highlander limits you to 60 months/60,000 miles. The 2020 Ford Explorer will hold up through tough conditions.
You Get More Roadside Assistance With the 2020 Ford Explorer
Each manufacturer’s Roadside Assistance coverage is different as well. With the Explorer, you get 60 months/60,000 miles. With the Toyota Highlander, you only get 24 months of coverage. You get an extra 3 years of Roadside Assistance with the 2020 Ford Explorer. That’s a lot more coverage for a lot more vehicle!
2020 Toyota Highlander Has Only Two Engine Options While Explorer Has Four
The 2020 Toyota Highlander has only two engine options while the Ford Explorer provides four engine choices. The standard Highlander engine for 2020 is a 3.5L V6 which generates 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. Highlander’s second engine is a 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid engine that manages to get 240 horsepower.
Ford Explorer’s Standard Engine is More Powerful Than Toyota’s V6
The 2020 Ford Explorer’s standard engine is a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. This equates to 10 more horsepower and 47 more lb-ft of torque than the bigger Toyota V6 engine. The Ford engine also gets great gas mileage at 21 Miles per Gallon (MPG) in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. The 2020 Highlander engine has not yet been certified by the EPA, but it stands to reason that the more cumbersome engine with have less fuel-efficiency than the Ford.
The 2020 Ford Explorer’s V6 Out-Muscles Toyota’s V6
With the 2020 Explorer, you can also opt for a 3.0L V6 EcoBoost engine. It produces 365 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. This engine beats the Toyota V6 by a whopping 70 horsepower and 117 lb-ft of torque.
High Performance Ford Explorer Engine
With the 2020 Ford Explorer ST and Platinum, you can get a more powerful 3.0L V6 EcoBoost, thanks to the addition of twin-turbochargers. This increases horsepower output to 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. These numbers best the Highlander by 105 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque.
Ford Explorer’s Hybrid is Much Stronger Than Toyota Highlander’s Hybrid
Ford, like Toyota, offers a hybrid engine. It’s a 3.3L Atkinson-cycle V6. It produces 318 horsepower. That’s 78 more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander’s hybrid engine.
The 2020 Ford Explorer Can Tow A Ton More Than Toyota Highlander
It’s no wonder why the 2020 Toyota Highlander can only tow up to 3,500 pounds, with its underpowered engine. The 2020 Ford Explorer can tow up to 5,600 pounds. That’s a 2,100-pound difference! This allows you to tow an entirely different class of travel trailers.
More Cargo Room in the 2020 Ford Explorer
Another important factor SUV-buyers find important is the amount of cargo room. Behind the third seat, the Ford Explorer has 18.2 cubic feet of space. The Toyota Highlander has only 13.8 cubic feet. If you fold the third seat down, Explorer’s advantage is larger, providing 47.9 cubic feet of room, while the Highlander only has 42.3 cubic feet. With the second and third rows of seats folded, Explorer has 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space. Highlander has only 83.7 cubic feet of room.
Contact Hardy Family Ford in Dallas, GA for Your New 2020 Ford Explorer
It’s clear the 2020 Ford Explorer beats the 2020 Toyota Highlander in areas that SUV buyers find most important. When you want to test drive the 2020 Ford Explorer from a dealer with a huge inventory, low prices, and a friendly staff, come to Hardy Family Ford in Dallas, Georgia. Contact us today for your 2020 Ford Explorer.