Anything similar to US Ford Explorer?

[the_moose]

I might be looking for a unicorn here, but if I explain what I'm after perhaps you have some suggestions?

We rented a mid 2010s Ford Explorer on a trip to the USA 3 years ago and it was perfect for what I'm after as our next car... High driving position and off road styling, petrol engine and a huge load area behind the passenger seats with loads of space for 4 large adults. Is there anything available in the UK market in RHD that is similar? I want a petrol engine as I do a lot of short runs which have played havoc with the dpf on our current diesel car. All I've found is twin cab pickups (compromise is that I can't find any with petrol engines, the passenger seats are fairly cramped, and the load bay is separate to the cabin which isn't ideal) or something like a newish Berlingo XL where the compromise is in relation to the styling and seating position. I'd look for an imported Explorer but my wife won't contemplate driving a LHD car.

We've got a 2012 Alhambra plus up to £25k to spend, and would like to buy something which would last at least 5-7 years; our car buying plan for the last 30+ years has been to buy nearly new and run it until it's on its last legs before replacement.

Can you think of any vehicles that fit the bill?

[ingenieur]

Nissan Patrol: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205306...

Toyota Landcruiser: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110128...

[ZX10R NIN]

It won't be nearly new but it'll last for a long time.

GL500:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202012...

GL63:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206096...

[Scrump]

Cars in the same class as the explorer (and available in the UK) seem to be things like
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes GLE
Land Rover Discovery 4

[georgeyboy12345]

We only reallly have premium cars of a similar size to the explorer here in the UK. All these I have listed have a similar sized wheelbase and/or length to the explorer.

If you are able to charge it, i.e. have a driveway, then I would consider a plug-in hybrid. It'll be very cheap to run in comparison to other SUVs of a similar size.

BMW X5 40e
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203153...

Mercedes GLE 500 E
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206096...

Volvo XC90 T8 TwinEngine
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202222...


Their conventionally powered counterparts

BMW X5 50i V8
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206076...

Mercedes GLE 450
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205256...

Volvo XC90 T6
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205045...


Or there's the non-plug-in hybrid from Lexus with their RX 450h
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203203...


Or the petrol powered Jaguar F-Pace P250
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202162...

Edited by georgeyboy12345 on Sunday 19th June 19:09

[the_moose]

Thanks all. I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't thought about any of the above, I'll look into them.

Cheers 👍