Looking to move to an Explorer. Either ST or Platinum at this point. Have driven both with the V6TT. The only way I would buy either is with the twin turbo V6.
Have a 2020 Raptor and wife loves those seats. We use it for long trips to a rental house we have in SE Va. She says the seats are very comfortable for her. So the seats are an important part of the decision as she has back issues. I think she would be satisfied with either the platinum or ST. She didn't like the seat color combo on the platinum we saw, Ivory seats but bottom of seat and "frame" was black. Are the "massage" seats any better? She wasn't exactly fond of the glitz in the platinum.
Is there any difference in the seats? I realize neither seats are similar to the raptor seats.
Same engine
400HP ST 2020+
365HP PL 2020-2021
400HP PL 2022+
The following comparison is for the 2020 models, but this will give you an idea of the difference.
ST 2020
MECHANICAL
Engine – 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop
Technology
EXTERIOR
● Black
— Grille Mesh Insert
— Liftgate Appliqué
— Lower Bodyside Cladding
— Roof-Rack Side Rails
— Sideview Mirror Cap (Gloss)
— Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear
● Class III Trailer Tow Package (Contains Cargo Area
Management System)
● Door Handles – Body Color with Black Insert
● Exhaust Tips, Quad – Chrome
● 'EXPLORER' Badge on Hood
● Unique Blackout Treatment on Headlamps and Taillamps
● Wheels – 20" Machined Aluminum
INTERIOR/COMFORT
● Floor Mats – Black Carpet with City Silver Stitching and ST
Logo, Front and Second Rows)
● Instrument Panel Cluster – 12.3" Digital Productivity Screen
● Instrument Panel Film Accent Appliqués – Hexacut
● Seats
— Sport Captain’s Chairs
— Leather Seating Surfaces with Mirco Perforation and City
Silver Accent Stitching and ST Logo
● Steering Wheel, Heated – Sport Style with ST Logo and
Paddle Shifters
SAFETY/SECURITY
● Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and
Heated Glass, LED Turn Signal Indicators, ST Projection
Lamps, Driver’s Side Auto-Dimming, Driver/Passenger
Side Memory and Gloss Black Caps
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY
Active Park Assist 2.0
Reverse Brake Assist
FUNCTIONAL
● Sport-Tuned Suspension
PLATINUM 2020
MECHANICAL
Engine – 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop
Technology
EXTERIOR
● Class III Trailer Tow Package (Contains Cargo Area
Management System)
● Exhaust Tips, Quad – Chrome
● LED Taillamps with Amber Turn Signals
● Satin Aluminum
— Door Handles (Body Color with Satin Aluminum Insert)
— Liftgate Appliqué
— Lower Bodyside Cladding Insert
● Skid Plate Elements, Front and Rear – Premium Silver
Painted
Tires – Self-Sealing P255/55R20 All-Season (A/S)
● Twin Panel Moonroof (Includes Remote Control Front
Windows. Opens front windows from outside of the vehicle
via the key fob.)
● Unique Grille with Satin Aluminum Finish
● Wheels – 20" Bright Machined-Face Aluminum
INTERIOR/COMFORT
● Door Inserts with Unique Quilting
● Floor Mats – Black Carpet with Brunello Stitching and
Platinum Branded, Front and Second Rows
● Illuminated Door-Sill Scuff Plates (Front Only)
● Instrument Panel Appliqués – Real Wood, Gray Ash Swirl
● Instrument Panel Cluster – 12.3" Digital Productivity Screen
● Leather-Wrapped Door and Front Console Armrest
● Leather-Wrapped IP and Door Rollovers
● Seats
— Tri-Diamond Perforated Leather Seating Surfaces with
Accent Stitching
— Front Row Platinum Branded Embroidery
SAFETY/SECURITY
Adaptive Headlamps
● Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and
Heated Glass, LED Turn Signal Indicators, Security
Approach Lamps, Driver’s Side Auto-Dimming,
Driver/Passenger Side Memory and Premium Finish Caps
DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY
Active Park Assist 2.0
Reverse Brake Assist
FUNCTIONAL
● 3.31 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle
