Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - Lexus RX 450h Black Line 2022

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Ford Explorer Timberline 2021

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

45,765

Updated:

21 May 2021

48,720

Updated:

07 Aug 2021

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2022

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

17.20gals

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

Color:

Atomic Silver

#ABAAB8

Matador Red Mica

#720D14

Eminent White Pearl

#F2F2F2

Caviar

#2E2E2E

Nightfall Mica

#1A2D51

Nebula Gray Pearl

#4F5052

Nori Green Pearl

#535739

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

Limited-edition Black Line variant returns

Pros
Impeccably crafted, attractively designed cabin
Generous passenger room
Supremely quiet interior
Smooth power delivery

Cons
Below-average cargo capacity
Relatively slow acceleration
Touchpad controller is distracting to use
Subpar real-world fuel economy

By:

edmunds.com

Pros
Classy cabin
Long list of standard and optional features
Well-balanced ride and handling

Cons
Unimpressive cargo space
Cramped optional third-row seats
Some distracting infotainment controls

By:

usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

31.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

28.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.30L

3.50L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

300hp

at 5 500rpm

308hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

198.80in

192.50in

Width:

78.90in

74.60in

Height:

69.90in

67.70in

Ground Clearance:

8.20in

Wheel Base:

119.10in

109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.70

39.40

Rear Head Room:

40.50

38.20

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

44.10in

Rear leg room:

39.00in

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

56.60in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.80in

57.80in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

56.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.90in

57.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.80cu.ft

32.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5300lbs

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.20cu.ft

16.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

17.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.00degrees

24.90degrees

Curb Weight:

4740.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

4 one-touch power windows

Hands-free entry

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

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

Leatherette

Bucket front seats

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8 -way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

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

Split-folding rear seatback

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual zone front climate control

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

6 Total Speakers

USB Connection

USB With External Media Control

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

9 total speakers

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Memory card slot

Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

18 In.

18 x 7.5 in.

Wheels more:

Temporary Spare Tire

Underbody Mounted Spare Tire

All Terrain Tires

All season tires

Temporary spare tire

Underbody mounted spare tire

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

265.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R18

Width:

235.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Disc Brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

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

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

4-wheel ABS

LED headlamp

Turn signal mirrors

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages:

Equipment Group 800A

Smoker's Package

Black Line Special Edition

Towing Prep Package

Luxury Package

Cold Weather Package

Premium 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

Premium Paint

Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/Aluminum Roof Rails

20" Dark Silver Alloy Wheels w/Machined Finish

Triple Beam LED Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Adaptive Front Lighting System

Paint Protection Film by 3M

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Fog Lamps

Door Edge Guards

Touch-Free Power Rear Door w/Kick Sensor

Mudguards

Triple Beam LED Auto-Leveling Headlamps

Panoramic Moonroof w/Aluminum Roof Rails

Body-Side Moldings

Running Boards

Door Edge Film by 3M

Interior Options:

Cargo Mat

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Heated Leather Steering Wheel

Wood and Leather Heated Steering Wheel

Cargo Net

Key Gloves w/Lexus Logo

All-Weather Cargo Mat

Carpet Cargo Mat

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

Heated Front Seats

12.3" Navigation System w/Multimedia Display

Color Heads-Up Display

Power Folding Heated Rear Seats w/Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

Illuminated Door Sills

Universal Tablet Holder

12.3" Navigation System w/Mark Levinson Premium Audio Package

All-Weather Floor Mats

All-Weather Floor Liners

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Deep Cypress, leatherette

#556C75

Color:

Black w/White Accents, leatherette

#252525

Black, Premium leather

#000000

Birch, leatherette

#BCBCB7

Black, leatherette

#252525

Glazed Caramel, Premium leather

#9B6849

Birch, Premium leather

#BBBBB6

Parchment, Premium leather

#C2AD95

Glazed Caramel, leatherette

#9B6849

Parchment, leatherette

#C2AD95

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Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - Lexus RX 450h Black Line 2022

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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