Spy photos reveal off-road themed Ford Explorer

A rugged new Ford Explorer trim has been spotted in the wild this week, prompting speculation as to what exactly the Blue Oval has in store for its three-row SUV. This virtually undisguised prototype appears to be sporting unique wheels (with knobby tires) and bumpers with some red contrast elements, borrowing some of its aesthetic from the Subaru Forester Sport; reactions in the Autoblog office so far are mixed.