Why You Should Consider The 2022 Ford Explorer Over The Hyundai Palisade

If you’re in the market for an SUV that’s as capable of getting the job done as it is keeping you comfortable along the whole journey, odds are you’ve come across both the Ford Explorer and Hyundai Palisade as worthy contenders. Both of these vehicles offer great value and are well-equipped to make for a pleasurable experience, but the question remains: which vehicle does it better? That’s just what we aim to expound on to ensure you get the best vehicle for you and your needs.

How Do They Perform?

When it comes to your next vehicle, it’s important you get exactly the kind of performance you need to keep up with your busy lifestyle. The 2022 Hyundai Palisade offers a 3.8L V6 standard on all models, putting out 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. While a solid powerplant, that’s the only choice you’ll get with the Palisade. The Explorer takes the performance challenge seriously, as shown by its standard 300 horsepower turbocharged engine, putting out an impressive 310 lb-ft of torque. It’s standard on Ford Explorer Base, XLT, ST-Line, Timberline, and Limited trims and can tow up to 5,300 lbs (the Palisade can only tow up to 5,000 lbs). It does all this while still beating out the Palisade’s fuel efficiency, earning up to 28 MPG on the highway over the Palisade’s 26 MPG.

Even this base-level Ford Explorer engine outperforms the Palisade offerings, but Ford didn’t stop there. There are two additional powertrains available: the 3.0L EcoBoost and 3.3L hybrid engines. Whether you’re after peak performance with the 400 horsepower 3.0L V6 or the merger of performance and efficiency on the hybrid powertrain, there’s a 2022 Ford Explorer for you. Learn more about what it feels like to drive a Ford Explorer with a visit to our showroom at Ford of Homewood.

How Does Their Tech Keep Up?

As tech advances, exciting new features and functionality are implemented in new vehicles. Both of these vehicles offer welcome amenities like available wireless charging and a well-equipped suite of driver assistance technology. The 2022 Palisade and the 2022 Explorer share a number of similarities when it comes to the technology they incorporate, but there are a few standout differences. Take, for example, the available Active Park Assist 2.0 in the 2022 Ford Explorer. It makes parallel parking and perpendicular parking as easy as pushing a button—with a literal push of a button. Simply activate this system, and your Explorer will do the rest, safely navigating you into tight spots with ease. The tech inside the Explorer helps your tech, too, offering an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot for exceptional connectivity wherever your journeys take you. If you’re in the Palisade, you’ll have to stick with data-enabled devices to keep connected. Experience a 2022 Ford Explorer test drive at Ford of Homewood today and see the difference all of its tech makes for your drive.