The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a great midsize SUV for scaling steep hills and fording deep streams, but it also rides comfortably on city streets. The 2025 Ford Explorer is similar in size and ride quality to the Grand Cherokee, but it's not as capable or luxurious as the Jeep Grand Cherokee. To help you decide between these midsize crossovers, Basswood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has provided the following comparison.
One of the reasons people drive SUVs is because they can pull trailers or boats behind them. The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee can tow up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped. The 2025 Ford Explorer has a towing capacity of just 5,600 pounds.
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has sensational off-road capabilities, making it ideal for exploring mountains or wooded trails. It comes standard with 8.4 inches of ground clearance, but Overland trims and above have four-wheel drive and up to 10.9 inches of clearance. The 2025 Ford Explorer comes standard with just 7.9 inches of ground clearance. Timberline models have four-wheel drive but only 8.7 inches of ground clearance.
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a classy, well-designed cabin with plenty of soft-touch surfaces. Higher trims have Palermo or Nappa leather upholstery. The 2025 Ford Explorer has a stylish interior, but there are too many hard plastics and other unremarkable materials for some people's tastes.
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee's Uconnect infotainment system is feature-rich and easy to use. It comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but a 10.25-inch front passenger-side touchscreen and a 19-speaker premium McIntosh stereo system are available. The 2025 Ford Explorer doesn't offer a passenger-side touchscreen. Its best audio system only has 14 speakers.
Your safety comes first with Jeep SUVs, and the 2025 Grand Cherokee offers the most available safety and security features in its class. Five driver aids come standard, including adaptive cruise control. The 2025 Ford Explorer only comes with four standard driver assistance features, and adaptive cruise control is just optional.
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has tremendous capability and a plush, well-equipped interior. Visit Basswood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and test drive a new Grand Cherokee trim today.
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