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2026 TRAVERSE VS.
2026 FORD EXPLORER

2026 TRAVERSE VS.
2026 FORD EXPLORER

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SEE WHERE TRAVERSE WINS

Traverse offers the right combination of technology and comfort. With available seating for up to eight* and best-in-class max cargo volume,* this three-row midsize SUV is perfect for busy families. And when you add the convenience of available Super Cruise® hands-free driver assistance technology, long road trips can feel more relaxing.* Available Super Cruise* offers four times more miles of compatible roads in North America than Ford BlueCruise.*

2026

TRAVERSE

2026

FORD EXPLORER

Max seating capacity

8*

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7

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Center touchscreen size

17.7 inches

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13.2 inches

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Heated front seats

Standard

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Available

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Heated steering wheel

Standard

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Available

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Rear camera mirror*

Available

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Not available

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Trailering hitch

Standard

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Available

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Cargo volume behind first row

98 cu. ft.*

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85.8 cu. ft.

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Cargo volume behind second row

56.6 cu. ft.*

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46 cu. ft.

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Cargo volume behind third row

22.9 cu. ft.*

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16.3 cu. ft.

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Head room (first row)

42.6 inches

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40.7 inches

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Leg room (first row)

44.2 inches

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43 inches

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Leg room (second row)

41.4 inches

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37.5 inches

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Leg room (third row)

32.3 inches

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31.8 inches

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Vehicle length

204.4 inches

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198.7 inches

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Vehicle height

70.6 inches

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69.6 inches

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Wheelbase

121 inches

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119.1 inches

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See where Traverse takes the lead

Traverse offers impressive tech features and ample cargo space at an exceptional value.

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Tech at the center of it all

Traverse features a 17.7-inch diagonal center touchscreen, more than 4 inches larger than Explorer.

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Exceptional value

Traverse offers an impressive combination of available features, including available Super Cruise®* hands-free driver assistance technology, Rear Camera Mirror and HD Surround Vision.*

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Spread out in comfort

This spacious SUV offers a best-in-class 98 cu. ft.* of cargo space behind the front row, more than 12 cu. ft. than Explorer. You’ll enjoy that room even more thanks to standard heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.

Enjoy the trip

YOUR TRAVERSE IS WAITING

Now that you’ve seen why people choose Traverse, it’s time to build one of your own. Let’s get started.

Now that you’ve seen why people choose Traverse, it’s time to build one of your own. Let’s get started.

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