The Ford Expedition has, for a number of model years, been competitive in some respects but deficient in others, compared to its full-size-SUV rivals.
But with its most direct rivals, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban and the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, both redesigned for 2015, Ford has some new challenges—and it appears that they've met GM by pulling out impressive features like a turbocharged V-6 and a continuous-damping suspension.
The Nissan Armada is definitely the most outdated-feeling in this crowd; it feels smaller inside, even though it isn't all that much smaller from the outside.
Factor in the NASCAR-ish engine note and the dated, plasticky look of the dash and there's not enough to charm most shoppers.
The Toyota Sequoia has a strong and charismatic V-8 engine, as well as impressive towing numbers, but its interior layout doesn't feel as smart (either in layout or in the aesthetic sense).
As for those GM models, they have their own approach to fuel efficiency, keeping larger engines with cylinder deactivation and other technologies.
Their packaging isn't as clever as the Ford's, though luxury touches are absolutely on par.
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The 2016 Ford Expedition proves there's a place in the world for old-school SUVs, especially those with turbo power, adaptive suspensions, and luxury-truck trim. |
The 2016 Chevy Suburban is a capable full-size SUV that can carry up to nine passengers in a refined interior and tow up to 8,300 pounds of family entertainment. |
The 2016 Chevy Tahoe puts a modern face on the traditional truck-type SUV, and still delivers almost all the capability of a full-size pickup. |
The 2016 GMC Yukon has the power and capability to haul up to nine passengers, their stuff, and the family boat. |
The 2016 Toyota Sequoia is a big, thirsty SUV that's best for towing; it's outclassed for carrying passengers within its own family. |
The 2015 Nissan Armada has become one of the oldest vehicles in a segment filled with newer, more efficient, higher-tech alternatives. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $45,435 | $49,700 | $47,000 | $48,315 | $45,325 | $38,510 |
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| 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy |
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| Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas V8 | Regular Unleaded V-8 | Regular Unleaded V-8 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| 2WD 4-Door XLT | 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS | 2WD 4-Door LS | 2WD 4-Door SLE | RWD 5.7L SR5 (SE) | 2WD 4-Door SV |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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