What do we here at Ford of Smithtown enjoy about our resident full-size crossover, the 2017 Explorer?

Well, in truth, our reasons are as numerous as the stars in the sky. Which, of course, stands to reason, as the Explorer's managed to establish itself as one of the best SUVs in the biz over the course of its lengthy, quarter-century career.

What's the current iteration have in store? Team up with our pals over at MotorWeek to find out:

It is at the apex of the Explorer food chain that one would discover the fully loaded Platinum model.

Standard equipment on this trim includes a dual-panel panoramic sunroof, LED foglights, adaptive cruise control, upgraded leather upholstery, aluminum and wood interior accents, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, as well as a terrific, 12-speaker Sony sound system.

Nevertheless, we still wonder: how might you mesh with this mind-boggling machine? To find out, be sure to pop on by our Saint James, NY facility. We'd be delighted to arrange a test drive in the Explorer, or any other Ford model that's corralled your curiosity.

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