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I'm not a fan of the grille sliding under the headlights like it does.

 

Looks like they set it up for an optional contrasting roof with that cut line over the C pillar.

 

I worry it looks too similar to the outgoing model - does it look too much like a refresh? I'll reserve final judgment until seeing it fully revealed, though.

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seems silly to completely redesign a vehicle, but then make it look the same as a vehicle that came out in 2011. Besides the grill, I dont think the average person will notice the difference. Hell, I have a hard time seeing any difference besides the grill and the sloping roof line without seeing a picture of them side by side.

 

That grill just doesnt look finished. id hope that is a police only version. At least it doesnt have a floating roof. Wish there were some pics of the interior

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I like the side sculpting, but jeez, I sure hope that grille is police-only spec because it is horrible.

 

The grille is definitely PIU design specific.

 

I like the subtle up sweep angle of the belt line which creates the tapering effect of the window as it gets narrower towards the back. It gives the vehicle an athletic look using a visual trick. It almost looks like the roof line is dropping in the back but if you look at it with something in the background for context, the roof is flat but the cut line wraps around the top of the window.

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seems silly to completely redesign a vehicle, but then make it look the same as a vehicle that came out in 2011. Besides the grill, I dont think the average person will notice the difference. Hell, I have a hard time seeing any difference besides the grill and the sloping roof line without seeing a picture of them side by side.

 

That grill just doesnt look finished. id hope that is a police only version. At least it doesnt have a floating roof. Wish there were some pics of the interior

 

 

The new Explorer is far less puffy then the current gen

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I recognize it is somewhat evolutionary, but to me it looks like a new vehicle and I dont feel it will be mistaken for the old one.

 

You can run into problems if you stray too far from the DNA. I was watching some YouTube videos on the 2019 Silverado and it was pretty clear to me there was some uncertainty over the new style of the vehicle. It was my opinion they werent digging it and there was a lot of talk about it needing to grow on you.

 

Personally I dont mind it, but some grill configurations on the new Chevy are ugly.

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The new Edge is the same way.

I can see not wanting to mess with the explorer too much since it sells well, but each generation of edge has been evolutionary. This was an opportunity to shake things up and try to move up the midsize cuv ladder.

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I think itll be great, but those headlights will need to grow on me some. Overall better proportions, with less front and rear overhang. Better dash to axle ratio shows more space between front wheel and front door.

 

While similar and not a major departure styling wise, its changed enough where people will be able to tell its a new Explorer.

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