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2022 Ford Explorer vs. 2022 GMC Acadia

With robust engines and spry handling to promise would-be car buyers out there, the 2022 Ford Explorer is ready to bring you to an adventure of a lifetime. The ride has a spacious cargo area, and is also gifted with a long list of reliable features.

Gifted with a user-friendly infotainment configuration, what else will you find in the 2022 GMC Acadia? Let us answer this question through the help of this comparison.

Design & Style

Noting the exterior dimensions of these medium-sized Sports Utility Vehicles, you will see that the 2022 Ford Explorer is longer, wider, and taller than that of the 2022 GMC Acadia. True enough to its promise, the Ford has a spacious cargo hold that measures up to 18.2 cubic feet when all seats are in use. The Acadia only has 12.8 cubic feet of room to offer in that area.

The interior of the Explorer has been sturdily built to bring you to the toughest terrains that you want to visit out there. It sits seven people, and that number drops down to six when you trade in the second-row bench for captain's chairs. The GMC Acadia 2022 edition, on the other hand, noticeably has cheaper-looking plastics inside. It promises to sit seven but the rear seats are best left to kids.

Technology & Safety

The 2022 Ford Explorer uses an eight-inch touch screen for its base infotainment system. This can be upgraded to a larger 10.1-inch touch screen display. Other standard amenities are USB ports, six speakers, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Automatic high-beam headlights, driver attention monitor, and rear parking sensors are included among standard driver aids for the SUV.

That of the GMC Acadia also has an eight-inch touch screen display, and six speakers. It integrates smartphone wirelessly. Safety wise, it misses on the driver attention monitor, and automatic high-beam headlights which are already standard to its Ford counterpart.

Performance

Both cars are tied in terms of city mileage since they rake in 21 mpg in that area. Highway driving fuel efficiency for the Explorer is better since it scores 28 mpg as against the 27 mpg for the Acadia. These rides use inline-four engines but the Explorer produces up to 300 horsepower, which is much better than the 228-hp result for the GMC.

The Bottom Line

When looking at the comparison between these two, it is notable that the Ford Explorer wins in all aspects, except for the fact that GMC already uses a wireless smartphone integration approach. Despite that edge from the Acadia, it is still worthier to buy a Ford Explorer; thanks to the fact that it balances all the aspects compared herein.

Ready to Schedule a 2022 Ford Explorer Test Drive Today?

If you are, then come visit us at Empire Ford of Huntington. We will make sure that you will enjoy the test drive experience, whether you want to experience our 2022 Ford Explorer or any other cars in our fleet. Drop by our dealership today or call us in advance to book a test drive appointment.

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