A refresh is on deck for the 2024 Ford Explorer line. Several prototypes have been spotted undergoing testing, another giving us a look at its interior, and another Explorer ST prototype out and about without any camo at all. Now, our photographers have spotted yet another model out and about, this time an Explorer in Platinum trim without any wraps or coverings.
Outside, the 2024 Ford Explorer Platinum features a restyled front fascia with a bold grille treatment featuring striking chrome accents. It also has larger grille openings and updated headlights featuring a new lighting element tracing the underside of the assemblies, adding a point of interest to the otherwise slim design.
The side of the 2024 Ford Explorer, meanwhile, doesn’t feature any changes over its 2023 model year predecessor. However, moving around to the rear of the crossover, a set of redesigned taillights can be found, with the innermost corners extending well into the liftgate. The gradient of the taillights fade out toward the “Explorer” script on the liftgate, a deviation from the simple, self-contained taillights found on the current model.
As for what sets the 2024 Ford Explorer Platinum apart from the rest of the lineup, this trim features things like dual or quad exhaust tips finished in chrome, depending on whether it’s outfitted with the 3.3L V6 hybrid powertrain or the 3.0L V6 EcoBoost engine. LED headlamps can be found out front, while Premium Silver painted skid plates protect the vehicle’s undercarriage out front and out back. Meanwhile, Satin Aluminum door handles adorn the doors, carried through to the lower bodyside cladding insert.
As for what’s in store inside, the 2024 Explorer will also get a restyled cockpit with new infotainment screens. The Platinum trim will gain a larger, horizontally oriented screen, while other upgrades will likely include 5G modem connectivity and Ford BlueCruise, the automaker’s advanced hands-free driver assistance system.
