2020 Ford Explorer XLT, 4WD, Copper Metallic

The redesign people actually waited for, in a color worth the wait.

About me: I'm the all new generation Explorer, the one critics named among the SUVs worth holding out for and a favorite of my model year. That's not a small thing, it means I arrived as the version that got it right. The 2.3 EcoBoost brings turbocharged punch with sensible manners, three rows give the whole family real room, and four wheel drive handles whatever the season sends. Then there's the Copper Metallic, a finish that walks past the wall of white and gray SUVs and dares you not to look. Award winning underneath, genuinely distinctive on top.

Looking for: A family that wants space and capability but refuses to drive the same SUV as everyone else on the street. Buyers who appreciate a redesign done right, and anyone who thinks their daily driver should have a little personality.

Green flags: A critically recognized redesign that earned best of year honors, three rows of genuine family room, turbocharged EcoBoost capability, true 4WD for every forecast, and a standout color that makes the practical choice feel anything but ordinary.

Acclaimed, capable, and impossible to overlook. Come see the color in the sunlight.