3 Row SUVs have a tough job to do, needing to balance a cozy enough interior for the whole family with rugged performance that translates both on and off road, and two of the standout models in the class this year that excel in both respects are the new for 2025 Ford Explorer and the GMC Acadia. In this family SUV face-off, we’ll be putting the 2025 Ford Explorer head to head against the GMC Acadia to see which brings a better balance of features for the whole family to enjoy.