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Oct 31, 2011
The Expedition's primary rivals both come from General Motors.
The Chevrolet Suburban is an extended-length version of the Chevy Tahoe, and like the Expedition EL it gets longer doors and easier third-row access.
We've found the powertrains on the full-size SUVs to be a little peppier than the 5.4-liter in the Expedition, though the Suburban doesn't ride and handle quite as nicely.
The GMC Yukon XL is the same package as the Suburban with only minor trim differences.
The Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia don't come in extended-length form and aren't ideal picks for those who frequently need to use a third row (or use one at all for adults), but they have comparable levels of truck-based towing hauling ability.
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| Quick Specs | |||
The 2012 Ford Expedition EL offers the most full-size truck XXXXXXXtoughness in a well-rounded, well-featured SUV package. | Old-school, mostly in the right ways, the Chevrolet Suburban's survived the big-SUV shakeout for a reason. | It's lacking in some features and its interior is a bit cheap, but the 2012 Nissan Armada has rugged good looks and a beefy V-8 powertrain. | The 2012 Toyota Sequoia delivers traditional truck toughness, towing ability, and strong V-8 engines—plus the macho look to go with it. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $40,055 | $42,220 | $39,870 | $40,930 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 10 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 |
| EPA Class | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Style Name | |||
| 2WD 4-Door XL | 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS | 2WD 4-Door SV | RWD 4.6L SR5 (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door | 4 Door 1500 | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
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