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Featuring three rows of seats and an impressive amount of cargo space, the 2022 Ford Explorer is becoming a popular choice among families all over the United States. With plenty of technological features and a comfortable cabin with space for up to seven occupants, this SUV is a perfect option for both city driving and road trips. These are some of the features that make the 2022 Explorer a leader in its category. more 1. Spacious Interior With the 2022 Explorer, you can take your entire family or a group of friends on adventures and exciting trips. Boasting a spacious cabin length, as well as Ford's PowerFold system, you can easily accommodate up to six passengers and plenty of cargo. This SUV features 18.2 cubic feet of storage volume with all the seats up and an impressive 87.8 cubic feet with the back rows folded. 2. Upgraded Infotainment System The base model of the 2022 Explorer is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen featuring the latest versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Those wanting an upgrade can have a 10.1-inch vertically oriented screen, which provides easy access to your favorite navigation and music apps. Furthermore, all models include a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot with capacity for up to 10 devices. Optional features include voice recognition technology and a rear-seat entertainment system. 3. Three Engines to Choose From The 2022 Explorer comes with a choice of three different engines, making it a great vehicle whether you want some adrenaline-inducing power or the best fuel efficiency. The base model is equipped with a 2.3L four-cylinder turbocharged powertrain, which delivers 300 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque. The second available engine is a 3.0L V6, which provides 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. Finally, the 3.3L hybrid powertrain delivers 318 horsepower and 322 lb.-ft of torque. 4. Active Park Assist 2.0 While SUVs are perfect for large families and groups of friends, they can often be a source of stress for drivers, particularly when it comes to parking in busy cities. The 2022 Explorer is equipped with Ford's advanced Active Park Assist, which makes it easy to park your SUV even in tight spots. As soon as the vehicle detects an appropriate parking space, everything you have to do is hold the Active Park button and let the magic happen. 5. Advanced Safety Technology The 2022 Explorer comes with some of the most advanced and sophisticated safety features in the industry, including a blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert, emergency braking with vehicle and pedestrian detection, as well as adaptive cruise control with speed sign recognition. If you are driving in poor lighting conditions, the Explorer's high-beam headlamps can provide extra visibility and dim automatically when detecting an oncoming vehicle. Are you ready to check out this fantastic SUV? Stop by Bob Maxey Ford today! Check out this and other fantastic vehicles we have on sale, go for a test drive, and ask our agents about the latest deals and flexible financing plans we have available for you. Image via Ford.com

If Thai food is on your mind and you need a fix, there are plenty of places in Detroit, MI that can satisfy your hunger! Here are our top six Thai restaurants you should definitely check out. more Bai Mai Thai Located in the heart of downtown Detroit at 1541 E Lafayette St, Bai Mai Thai is a cavernous and unpretentious restaurant that serves up authentic Thai cuisine. Whether you're a fan of extra heat or not, the menu features an array of mouth-watering dishes with varying degrees of spiciness. Bai Mai Thai also offers a selection of Thai beers and a full bar, so remember to please have a designated driver should you choose to enjoy a few drinks. Bangkok 96 Street Food Located on 474 Peterboro St is Bangkok 96 Street Food, opened by head chef Genevieve Vang in 1996 (hence the name). She got her start working in a Thai kitchen as a novice cook in Bangkok Tiger, the first Thai restaurant in Wayne County. It was there that she learned the intricacies of her exquisite national dishes and took the leap to open her own restaurant. Happy and full-bellied customers will tell you, that she made the right decision. Lue Thai Cafe The Lue Thai Cafe is located at 22215 Michigan Ave and features authentic and delectable Thai dishes. This modern and brightly-lit restaurant attracts hungry customers from across the city in search of the real deal in Thai flavors and spices. It offers both vegan and vegetarian menu options apart from carnivore selections and offers generous portions for its adult and kids menus. In the mood for an American-Thai fusion? You can't go wrong with their Thai Wings. Mhai Thai Authentic Thai Cuisine While Mhai Thai Authentic Thai Cuisine first opened its doors in 2020, the pandemic was not enough to stop hungry customers who know their Thai cuisine from patronizing this establishment. Curry is the go-home favorite for most, but make no mistake, it offers a myriad of authentic dishes that will leave your taste buds wanting more. You'll find it at 6603 N Canton Center Rd along with many other Thai lovers waiting to enjoy a bite. Pi's Thai Cuisine If you're pressed for time but still need to satisfy your urge for fresh and authentic Thai flavors, Pi's Thai Cuisine has got the goods. It's a cash-only takeout restaurant that is renowned for its savory pad Thai, spring rolls, and their pièce de résistance, tom yum soup. Their doors opened in 1986 on 24940 John R Rd, making it more of a Detroit institution than just a simple restaurant. Spicy food lovers will appreciate the ample heat in almost every dish they make. Von Thai Von Thai's original Eastpointe location attracted so many customers for their delicious Thai dishes that a second location was opened on 11494 E 10 Mile Rd. We'll bet the farm that you'll fall in love with their curry dishes, most notably the massaman curry that will make anyone's knees weak. Visit all of these fantastic Thai restaurants in a new Ford vehicle by visiting Bob Maxey Ford Detroit today! Image from Pixabay.com

With its unique blend of strong performance, fuel efficiency, and standard all-wheel drive, the 2022 Edge blazes a trail for other SUVs in its class to follow. As a natural leader, its spacious 2-row cabin seats up to five passengers, so nobody is left behind when it comes to weekend getaways with family or friends. To help explain its popularity, here are some of the key features that you can expect to find in the 2022 Ford Edge. more Superior Performance Among the 2022 Edge's five different trim levels, two fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines are offered. Titanium, SE, SEL, and ST-Line models all come with a 2.0-liter engine that packs 250 horsepower with 280 pound-feet of torque. The sporty ST models feature a 2.7-liter engine that increases horsepower output to 335 and torque to 380 pound-feet. Two smooth-shifting transmissions are offered as well, with an 8-speed paired to the 2.0-liter engine and a 7-speed mated to the 2.7-liter. Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, which monitors surface conditions by the second, comes standard in every Edge. Sophistication and Style In addition to reclining front bucket seats, a 60/40 split-fold-flat bench can be found in the back of the Edge, which also reclines and has fold-down armrests. Other interior features include available ambient lighting, a standard cargo management system, and a dual-zone temperature control system. As a bold-looking SUV, the Edge has sleek lines running along the sides of it, while the rear is arched upwards to give the vehicle a more intimidating look from the side. Opening the available hands-free liftgate in the rear of the vehicle is simple when all you have to do is wave your foot beneath its motion sensors below the bumper. Robust Tech Features As for technology, accessing the internet when you're far from home is made possible with the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot feature, while charging your smartphone is also no problem with the available cordless charging pad. SYNC 4A, with its 12.1-inch touchscreen, is the ultimate infotainment solution, as it offers hands-free control over music, power seat settings, temperature preferences, apps, and more. Plus, listening to your favorite songs is a whole different experience with the stunning 12-speaker B&O audio system, which features a premium hard-hitting subwoofer. Dynamic Safety Options While admiring the Edge's many advanced safety features, one major highlight is the Enhanced Active Park Assist option. Not only can the system locate appropriate parking spaces for you, but it can then park the vehicle all by itself after you've shifted the vehicle into neutral and pressed a confirmation button. With the available Adaptive Cruise Control System, you can set a preferred speed level that you'd like the vehicle to maintain, and it will do its best to stay at that speed while also slowing down or completely stopping when other vehicles ahead of yours do. The 2022 Edge flawlessly blends energetic performance with contemporary tech and safety features. To take this all-wheel-drive Ford SUV out for a test drive, contact us or stop in at Bob Maxey Ford in Detroit today. Image via Ford.com

When glancing at off-road-capable SUVs, the 2022 Bronco Sport has generated more of a buzz than others for many reasons. Whether you plan to use it for relaxing group trips, to stay connected with cutting-edge technology, or to camp out on its roof, all of this is possible and more. So if you're looking for a comfortable SUV that can tackle mud and climb rocks without breaking a sweat, here's why you should consider the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. more Unmatched Off-Road Performance This edition of the Ford Bronco Sport comes with four available trim levels to choose from: Base, Outer Banks, Big Bend, and Badlands. A powerful 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine with around 181 horsepower can be found in most trims, while a 2.0-liter with 249 horsepower comes with the trail-enhanced Badlands trim. Regardless of which trim you go with, every model is ready for whatever outdoor adventure you can throw at it, with 4x4 standard in all. Also standard is the G.O.A.T system, which is a terrain management system, as well as a high-performance off-road suspension system, so nothing is off-limits when it comes to this rugged SUV. Roomy Inside and Stylish Outside With a spacious interior that seats up to five passengers, you'll have no problem taking the family or a group of friends with you out on the trails. You can bring all your outdoor gear with you as well, thanks to the cabin's 65.2 cubic feet of cargo space and the available Cargo Management System. The exterior of the vehicle is a stylish one with a one-piece grille and your choice of either a standard steel or safari-style roof. Many paint color choices are available as well. With names such as "Cyber Orange, Area 51, Cactus Gray, Hot Pepper Red, and Bronze Smoke" among others, it's clear that Ford wanted to give the Bronco Sport a truly unique look with colors that can't be found on its competitors. Premium On-the-Go Technology Staying entertained and connecting to the outside world from within the cabin is easy with this SUV's wide array of technology features. You can connect to Wi-Fi in a flash using the 4G LTE hotspot feature or enjoy cordless charging of your smartphone with the wireless charging pad. You can also experience incredible, pristine audio clarity when listening to songs by pairing the vehicle's SYNC 3 system with the available 10-speaker B&O sound system. However, the stunning tech features aren't just found within the cabin, as there's also an available front-facing camera outside. It projects a 180-degree view around the vehicle, as well as a split-screen function so you can see two different angles at the same time. Safety with Tech Not only is the Ford Bronco Sport impressively durable, but it also offers a wide range of tech-integrated safety features. This includes Pre-Collision Assist, which can warn you if you're advancing too quickly towards another vehicle, as well as Active Braking, which responds when you don't by slowing or completely stopping your vehicle when necessary. Other impressive features include BLIS, a system that keeps an eye out for other vehicles in your blind spot areas, and the available Adaptive Cruise Control feature that respects your preferred speed while adjusting it to avoid other vehicles. Among other SUVs, the 2022 Bronco Sport has created its own lane and ventured off the beaten path. It comes with many attractive features, from its off-road capabilities to its impressive cabin, that the others simply can't compete with. Stop by Bob Maxey Ford at our Detroit location today to get behind the wheel of this trail-conquering Ford vehicle and see everything else it has to offer. Image via Ford.com