Ford created a tidy little niche for itself when it introduced an ST version of the Explorer family SUV. Higher performance, courtesy of a trim-exclusive twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, has proven to be quite a draw for Blue Oval customers; just last year, the ST represented more than one in five Explorer sales, with customers drawn in by the SUV’s rear-drive dynamic balance and 400 boosted horses. Keen to capitalize on that momentum is a new special edition for 2027, called the Sinister Package. As you might guess, it’s a styling pack that subs in some black accents, making it a great ride for when Darth Vader has weekends with twin babies Luke and Leia.
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