Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - Genesis GV70 Prestige 2.5T 2022

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
45,765
Updated: 
21 May 2021
$
53,795
Updated: 
10 Jun 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
6
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.90gals
17.43gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
#FDFFFB
Agate Black Metallic
#303030
Iconic Silver Metallic
#C7CAD0
Forged Green Metallic
#374448
Carbonized Gray Metallic
#4F453E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

For 2021 New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.More affordable version of the Explorer ST debuts.Platinum trim is now available for the Hybrid model.New off-road-themed Timberline debuts midway through the model year.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By: 
edmunds.com

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, Off-road enthusiasts may find the new Timberline trim interesting; it features a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and more rugged exterior styling cues.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer's #16 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.6 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines
Plenty of features
Composed ride and handling

Cons
Low-rent interior
Second- and third-row seats less comfortable than in rivals
Upgraded infotainment system not much of an upgrade

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
A pair of gutsy engines,
high-end interior design,
surprisingly athletic chassis.

Cons
Snug rear seats,
a few questionable ergonomic choices,
paltry towing capacity.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Powerful and response V6 engine
Interior materials rival those in top-tier competitors
Costs thousands less than other luxury SUVs
Lots of cargo room

Cons
Infotainment system can be difficult to use
Firm front seats
Small door openings and tight rear seat
Models with large wheels produce a noticeably bumpy ride

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Well equipped
Keenly priced
Lots of safety technology

Cons
Larger wheels ruin the ride
Some rivals are roomier in the back
Noisy diesel engine

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
20.00mpg
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
27.00mpg
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.30L
2.50L
Torque: 
310ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
311ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
300hp
at 5 500rpm
300hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Rear Parking Sensors
Leather Steering Wheel
Mode select (comfort, eco, sport, sport plus, custom)
paddle-shifters

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
198.80in
185.60in
Width: 
78.90in
75.20in
Height: 
69.90in
64.20in
Ground Clearance: 
7.30in
Front Track: 
65.00in
Rear Track: 
65.60in
Wheel Base: 
119.10in
113.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.70
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
40.50
39.10
Front Leg Room: 
43.00in
41.30in
Rear leg room: 
39.00in
37.20in
Front Hip Room: 
59.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.80in
59.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
59.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
61.90in
56.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
87.80cu.ft
56.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5300lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.20cu.ft
28.90cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
21.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4167.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
Odometer
Engine Coolant Temp

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
4 -Way Power Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support
Heated Front Bucket Seats
12-way power driver seat w/4-way power lumbar
8-way power front passenger seat and adjustable head restraints
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Multi-Level Heating
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
strut
Rear Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
Multi-Link
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
6 Total Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
9 speakers
14.5" HD display screen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth hands-free phone system w/audio streaming
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Siriusxm Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 In.
18 X 8
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Terrain Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags
Emergency Braking Preparation
Front, Rear And Third Row Head Airbags
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Hill Descent Control
Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Auto On/Off Projector Beam
Blind-Spot Detection/Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Height Adjusters and Pretensioners

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 800A
Smoker's Package
Exterior Options: 
Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior
Roof-Rail Crossbars
Outfitters Bike - Front Loader
Outfitters Cargo - Skybox
Splash Guards
Dual Panel Moonroof
Wheel Lock Kit
License Plate Bracket
Interior Options: 
Cargo Mat
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Cypress, leatherette
#556C75