{"id":11855,"date":"2021-01-07T15:58:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T15:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=11855"},"modified":"2025-08-25T16:35:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T16:35:14","slug":"2021-ford-explorer-changes-and-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2021-ford-explorer-changes-and-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s New in the 2021 Ford Explorer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2021 Ford Explorer Changes & Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite its recent redesign, the Ford Explorer stays on the up and up with a handful of changes this year. The 2021 Ford Explorer is available in five trim levels, including the Explorer Base, XLT, Limited, ST, and Platinum. This model year carries a starting MSRP of $32,225. For reference, that\u2019s about $500 less than the 2020 model. You can keep reading to learn more about the changes made to the 2021 Ford Explorer when we dive into the SUV’s new standard equipment and updated color options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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More Standard & Available Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 2021 Ford Explorer gains more standard features on various trim levels. The new model year adds standard heated seats on the XLT, a new cargo organizer on the Platinum, and an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Sport Appearance Package also makes a comeback this year, upfitting the Explorer XLT model with unique Carbonized Gray-painted 20-inch wheels and a matching grille, skid plates, hood lettering, and dual chrome exhaust tips.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Updated Exterior Color Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Three new metallic exterior paint choices join the lineup this year. The 2021 Ford Explorer features new exterior colors Carbonized Gray Metallic, Stone Gray Metallic, and Infinite Blue Metallic. The triad of new colors joins returning color options Oxford White, Star White Metallic, Iconic Silver, Rapid Red Metallic, Atlas Blue, and Agate Black. Last year\u2019s Silver Spruce, Magnetic, Rich Copper Metallic, and Blue options have been discontinued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Test Drive the 2021 Ford Explorer in Atlanta, GA!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shopping for a new three-row SUV in the Atlanta area? Akins Ford is home to one of the largest selections of Ford vehicles in the entire Southeast. We invite you to reach out to one of our knowledgeable brand experts for more information on the 2021 Ford Explorer. You can even schedule a test drive with us online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2021 Ford Explorer Changes & Updates Despite its recent redesign, the Ford Explorer stays on the up and up with a handful of changes this year. The 2021 Ford Explorer is available in five trim levels, including the Explorer Base, XLT, Limited, ST, and Platinum. This model year carries a starting MSRP of $32,225. For […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19904,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,13],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n