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Ford Explorer vs. Chevy Traverse: Which American 3-Row SUV is Best?

2025-11-06 Autos & Vehicles
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If you’re shopping for a midsize 3-row SUV but want something American, the Chevy Traverse and Ford Explorer are your best options. But which one is better? Edmunds’ Clint Simone puts the two head-to-head to find out in this comparison test video. Ford Explorer: https://www.edmunds.com/ford/explorer/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Chevy Traverse: https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/traverse/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 00:40 Explorer Interior, Tech, & Storage 05:31 Explorer Driving Impressions 07:33 Traverse Interior, Tech, & Storage 11:50 Traverse Driving Impressions 14:47 Value 16:21 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@meanmugginj 2025-11-06

I rented the Explorer Platinum to drive to Florida 8+ hr trip i couldnt believe it was a 4 cylinder that thing could move Good gas mileage loved the interior specially the panoramic roof I will rent one again if i get the chance

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@SawyerandGordy 2025-11-06

I LOVE my 25 Explorer!

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@skycaptain3344 2025-11-06

Parents have a 2023 Explorer ST that replaced their 2015 Explorer. Love the power. Both overall great vehicles. 🚗

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@edmundscars 2025-11-06

Would you buy a Hyundai Palisade over either of these three-row SUVs? Let us know what you think in the comments!

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@puertoryan 2025-11-11

You mentioned that the auto climate in the traverse will put the heated or cooled seats on no matter what… I have a different Chevy with the same entertainment system and OS and there is a setting that you can turn that feature on or off… not sure if the same applies here

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@thatzigdude7303 2025-11-08

We have a 25 Explorer ST Line and we love it. It’s the Goldilocks size of 3 row SUV’s. Just right! Fits nicely in the garage and still carries a lot of stuff. The new infotainment up front is miles better than it used to be. We think it’s a great road trip vehicle for a family of four with young teens.

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@JohnConnor636 2025-12-08

Nice to see Google Services available. It's truly the standard.

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@KnowNadu 2025-11-09

Your channel is underrated.

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@dayseebourquein7036 2026-04-07

I like my Ford Explore XLT 3row 2008 and still running 🙌🏼 🙌🏼 🙌🏼

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@desertmodern7638 2025-11-07

Excellent comparison.

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