Pros Spacious cabin Wireless smartphone connectivity Digital gauge cluster Minimalistic styling Large windows and good outward vision
Cons Vague steering Climate touch controls Small third row Small 6.5-inch standard touchscreen
Pros Premium cabin Large cargo hold Composed ride and handling
Cons Sluggish acceleration Finicky infotainment controls
Volkswagen has given its compact SUV a handsome styling refresh for 2022 to help it look at home alongside the restyled Atlas and new Atlas Cross Sport mid-size SUVs. New LED headlamps, revised grille and bumpers, and new wheel designs give the 2022 Tiguan a more modern appearance. The Tiguan's cabin receives updates as well, in the form of a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Heated seats and a digital gauge display are now standard across the lineup.
Pros Sporty handling, spacious cabin, available third row of seats.
Cons Average acceleration, firm seats, underwhelming interior trimmings.
Although it looks much like the model it replaces, the Explorer is all new for 2020 and boasts much-improved ride and handling, interior features, and modern powertrains.
Pros Composed ride, plentiful cargo space, comfortable driving position.
Cons Cramped third row, some subpar interior materials, desirable twin-turbo V-6 is pricey.
The 2020 Ford Explorer's #17 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.4 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Impressive standard safety and tech features Broad, airy cabin Lots of cargo space Lineup of powerful, refined engines
Cons Bland interior in lower trims So-so upgraded infotainment system
The Ford Explorer is fully redesigned for 2020.Part of the sixth Explorer generation introduced for 2020.
Pros ncreased passenger space and cargo room Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing Additional tech and driver assistance features New hybrid and high-performance ST versions
Cons Maximum seating capacity is seven, and most are equipped to seat six The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry Interior materials could be better in the higher trims Not enough USB ports
