The Explorer, now a mid-size SUV in its sixth generation, is one of the most popular and recognizable Ford vehicles on the road today. It was so popular that two years after it was first introduced, the Ford Explorer XLT starred alongside Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill in Jurassic Park, which debuted in 1993. Yes, the Ford Explorer is truly the only known SUV ever to outrun a T-Rex on film.
Decades later, the new 2025 Ford Explorer is more popular than ever. These models were recently refreshed, facelifted, and launched with improvements set to impress. The Chevy Traverse is a fantastic full-size crossover SUV that is ranked high, rated as safe, and competes with the Ford Explorer in most categories.