2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Chevy Traverse Exterior Design

With their eye-catching exterior designs, the 2025 Ford Explorer and Chevy Traverse both impress with their refined styling and athletic dimensions. The Ford Explorer features 18-, 20-, or 21-inch wheel options, while the Traverse expands that range with available 18-, 20-, or 22-inch wheels. A power tailgate and LED headlamps and taillamps are standard on both models, with walk-up and exit animation available only on the Traverse. Blacked-out exterior accents are available only on select Chevy Traverse trims. The 2025 Ford Explorer blends style and practicality with signature LED lighting and integrated fog lamps that enhance visibility in varying conditions. For added versatility, a Class III trailer tow package is standard in the Explorer for confident hauling of trailers, boats, or fun summer fun gear.

Shared available exterior design features include:

• LED headlamps and taillamps
• Heated, power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
• Power liftgate
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Roof rack side rails

Available 2025 Ford Explorer exterior features include:

• 18-, 20-, or 21-in. wheels
• LED signature lighting and fog lamps
• Twin-panel moonroof
• Class III Trailer Tow Package

Available 2025 Chevy Traverse exterior features include:

• 18-, 20-, or 22-in. wheels
• LED lighting with walk-up and exit animation
• Blacked-out exterior accents
• Panoramic power sunroof

2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Chevy Traverse Interior Design & Technology

Both the 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Chevy Traverse bring a range of sophisticated amenities, each with their own unique touches. Available on both models are leather upholstery, as well as heated and ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats and a heated, wrapped steering wheel. The Explorer provides a ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, while the Traverse includes an eight-way power driver’s seat. Adding a unique advantage, Active Motion® massage in the front seats is available on the Ford Explorer. Tri-zone climate control is standard in both models for year-round passenger comfort.

Digital innovation surrounds you in the 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Chevy Traverse with the abundance of cutting-edge technologies at your fingertips. Standard on the Ford Explorer is a 12.3-inch instrument panel productivity screen and a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen. A 17.7-inch advanced infotainment display with Google built-in is standard in the Chevy Traverse. Enjoy your favorite playlists and podcasts with an available 14-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with a subwoofer in the Explorer and an available Bose® premium ten-speaker audio system in the Traverse. Wireless phone charging is standard in the Traverse and available in the Explorer.

Shared available interior and technology features include:

• Leather seat upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated second-row seats
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power tilt and telescoping steering column
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Wireless phone charging
• Ambient interior lighting

Available Ford Explorer interior and technology features include:

• Unique cloth, ActiveX®, or leather seat upholstery with Miko micro-perforated inserts
• Eight- or ten-way power driver’s seat
• Four-, six-, or eight-way power front passenger’s seat
• Second-row 35/30/35 split-fold-flat bench seat or captain’s chairs
• Third-row 50/50 split-fold bench or PowerFold® seats
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Enhanced voice recognition
• 12.3-in. instrument panel productivity screen
• 13.2-in. infotainment touchscreen
• Six speakers or 10- or 14-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen

Available Chevy Traverse interior and technology features include:

• Premium cloth, Evotex, or perforated leather seat upholstery
• Eight-way power driver’s seat
• Six-way power front passenger’s seat
• Four-way power front seat lumbar controls
• 60/40 split third-row bench seat
• 11-in. driver information center
• 17.7-in. advanced color LCD display with Google built-in
• Six speakers or Bose premium ten-speaker audio system
• Rear camera mirror

2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Chevy Traverse Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

The 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Chevy Traverse both bring confident performance to everyday driving with athletic engine options catered to family demands and weekend getaways. Ford offers two Explorer powertrain options, including the 2.3L EcoBoost® turbo inline four-cylinder (I4) engine or a 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 for increased performance; each is paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission. The Chevy Traverse features a 2.5L turbocharged engine across its trim lineup that is matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Both models boast a 5,000-pound towing capacity.

Exclusive to the Ford Explorer is the available Terrain Management System™, delivering selectable drive modes to adapt performance depending on road and terrain conditions.

View engine specifications for both models in the accompanying table.

2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Chevy Traverse Size & Cargo Space

Spacious and comfortable, the 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Chevy Traverse bring their A-game when it comes to everyday utility. The Ford Explorer accommodates up to seven passengers, while the Chevy Traverse extends seating capacity to eight. When it comes to cargo versatility, the Explorer provides up to 85.8 cubic feet of storage and the Traverse delivers 97.6 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded.

View interior specifications for both models in the accompanying table.

2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Chevy Traverse Safety Options & Features

Both the 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Chevy Traverse offer a range of innovative safety and driver assist technologies to provide peace of mind on every journey. The Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ suite is standard on the Ford Explorer, while the Traverse is equipped with the Chevy Safety Assist. Intuitive features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping capability, automatic emergency braking, reverse park assist, and a rearview camera are included on both models. Both models offer hands-free highway driving technology for enhanced confidence on extended journeys, including Ford BlueCruise in the Explorer and Chevy Super Cruise® in the Traverse.

Available Ford Explorer safety features include:

• Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centering
  • Auto high beams
  • BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert, exit warning, and trailer coverage
  • Evasive steering assist
  • Intersection Assist 2.0
  • Lane-keeping system
  • Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking
  • Rear cross-traffic braking
  • Rearview camera
  • Reverse parking assist
• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
• Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving
• Rear parking sensors
• Side-wind stabilization
• Trailer sway control
• Perimeter alarm
• SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system

Available Chevy Traverse safety features include:

• Chevy Safety Assist
• Enhanced automatic emergency braking
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind zone steering assist
• Intersection automatic emergency braking
• Front pedestrian and bicyclist braking
• Side bicyclist alert
• Rear cross-traffic braking
• Rear park assist
• Enhanced lane-keep assist with lane departure warning
• Reverse automatic braking
• LED reflective windshield collision alert
• HD rear vision camera and surround vision
• Rear pedestrian alert
• Traffic sign recognition
• Super Cruise driver assistance technology
• Enhanced automatic parking assist
• Driver attention assist

2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Chevy Traverse For Sale in Bainbridge, GA

Riverbend Ford is where you’ll find the 2025 Ford Explorer for sale. Browse through our inventory to find the Explorer trim that reflects your personality and active lifestyle. Schedule a test drive at our Bainbridge, GA, dealership. Questions? Call us at (229) 246-0860 or message us online.