Sam, the host of the Sam CarLegion channel on YouTube, has prepared yet another drag-and-roll race skirmish with mid-size crossover SUVs – and it was about time since he hasn't had one in a few weeks ...

PROS ›› Reasonable base price, good handling and comfort, spacious cabin, many physical controls, great towing capacity CONS ›› Abysmal fuel consumption, lots of hard plastics, pricey packages, shows ...

I am more than familiar with the Ford Explorer. My family owned one in the late 1990s that we affectionately referred to as "The Exploder" and, since then, I've driven nearly every generation over the ...