2018 Ford Expedition | CarGurus Test Drive Review
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Our reviewer doesn’t understand how the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon outsell Ford’s Expedition, because he calls the Expedition the best full-size SUV available to U.S. buyers from a mainstream brand since its 2015 refresh. Ford completely redesigned the Expedition for 2018, and it returns to market with more power, more cargo volume, better mileage, and new driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technologies.
All Expeditions use a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that produces 375 hp in lower trims and 400 in Platinum versions, and every trim level is available with rear- or 4-wheel drive. The 5,400-plus-pound Expedition needs plenty of power, particularly in MAX versions, which add a foot of length and 16.9 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third-row seat. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported across the lineup, and our reviewer thinks many will appreciate the steering help offered by an enhanced active parking-assist system and Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
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I think people buy the Tahoe's because they just like the way it looks. I think media has portrayed them as upper class and popular. You often see them in law enforcement or driving around celebrities. You don't often see an Expedition being used.
One of the main reasons my family considered one of these is solely the passenger space and towing capacity. I’m 6’5” and can sit comfortably in any seat. It’s a luxury we just can’t go without.
Enjoyed your review would watch you do more
“Drive responsibly.” Thanks for the drivers Ed lecture.
Great Review. This redesign is nothing but net for Ford. Impressive
cant wait to get one of these... next year...
Am I the only person who thinks that this looks better than the Lincoln?
golfbuddy1969 Yep your probably the only one
jerry pride at least 7 agreed. But I’m not afraid to be alone. 🙂
To the uninitiated that side view looks much like the GM.
But he's right about the independent suspension at the rear. Open the back door on the GMs and the first thing you see is the floor riser to overcome the single axle.
After driving the expedition I opted for the 2018 explorer platinum it was all I needed the expedition was just too darn big
Hi Chris, your review style seems perfect for appliances and power tools. Just wondering if you have ever worked at Lowe's, Home Depot or the like?
I am a big suv/truck guy but you're naïve if you think a large 3-row crossover is any smaller, or more fuel efficient than one of these new full-size suvs. Take the VW atlas and Chevy Traverse, sure they might be cheaper, but bc they use ancient non-turbo v6s they manage equal if not worse fuel efficiency than the turbo expedition or v8 tahoe/yukon with cylinder deactivation, also they are equally as wide just less tall. If you can afford it, might as well get a real full size suv which have the extra towing capability, are better off-road (snow), and look way better than the 3-row crossovers. It's also worth noting that full-size suvs, like pick up trucks, are often eligible for massive discounts which can bring their prices nearer to that of crossovers, which are usually not as heavily discounted due to their current "hotness" in the current market.
Your points are moot. Try fitting 3 car seats in a middle row. The Explorer can’t even handle it.
Great Review Chris. This redesign is better than the GM twins hands down. I just hope the ecoboost has long term durability moving around this much weight.
its been on the f150 since 2011, and there are videos of those with 200k miles and zero issues
Chris could do show on Ford Explorer St2020. in depth analysis the Do' Don't about the car and advice on your dislike about the car...... Kenya Nairobi
Just curious. What does reviewer Chris drive? This is the only video I've seen him sound even remotely enthusiastic about. I cannot lie, I LOVE big vehicles, mind you, I'm 71 and drove large vehicles most of my life before all the downsizing took place.
Thumbs up for safety and efficiency speech.
Good Catch on the 2nd row chairs missing arm rests. My family would find this annoying.
I really dislike the humongous center console width and height the takes away the driver's ability to stretch out their right knee on a long ride.
And vote if you prefer Chris' audio playback at 1.5x speed. :)
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well done
Looks good
When driving my 2018 Explorer platinum with the TwinTurbo 3.5 v6 it has enough power to throw you back in the seat hard enough to give you some pain in your back LOL I’m not kidding! My wife has a hybrid Fusion with that stupid turn knob instead of a shift lever I think it just looks and operates awkwardly when did Ford decide to come out with something that is so totally different because nobody is used to it because they’ve never used such a thing!
It looks good
Drive safe as he drives looking at the camera...
So the price isn't ridiculous because the same company charges more for the luxury version of it? What?
Very nice.
If you haven't been able to understand why GM runs away with the large SUV segment then dig deeper and research. As an owner of a Denali with the 6.2L and having driven the Twin-turbo Ecoboost, the 6.2L wins all day long -it has the V8 growl, both have power to spare when not towing and adequate power when towing, but there is simply no replacement for displacement -naturally aspirated engines will outlast the turbos in the Ford. Also, many find GM's better looking. The Denali has real wood and aluminum in the interior. The Expedition does push GM to better theirs which is good from a consumer standpoint but I don't see Ford catching GM in the large SUV segment.
poor show shutting down other people's channels just because they were here before you and are bigger!
We drive big trucks precisely for that reason. They will crush other vehicles in an accident. We want to survive when the people in the small cars are driving erratically and hit us. BTW, aren't you driving a huge SUV while lokking at and talking into a camera, instead of watching the road? Just asking for a friend...
My wife has the Denali with a 6.2 V8 and gets 25 mpg which is way more than a twin turbo anyday!
Stephen Bradley I have a 2018 Ford expedition mpg is 28
Stephen Bradley I have the same vehicle and in no way is she getting 25 mpg. I can get that on at least a flat road at 55 mph with no changes in speed and no headwind.
So let me get this clear.... NO arm rest for the captains chairs ??????? that's a DNR in my book.
He's is there to review a vehicle. Not give his opinion on whether people need it or not. And the driving responsibly talk....dude just review the truck. Your preaching is getting on my nerves. There are way too many car reviewers on CZcams for me to have to listen to that crap
Lecture about small cars? 😳😳😳
Expedition is Sam's Club, the Tahoe is Costco. I personally find more stuff to buy at Sam's.
Nice video sir I'm from india please reply for something for me
Man it's just going to be n the dust when gm refresh there SUV n the Tahoe still the top seller n the segment in the Tahoe increase in sales this year
i can tell you why people buy more tahoes and yukons because the old expedition had a crappy interior and was exceptionally ugly however the new one is not like that at all
I would take a Suburban over that any day. Cheaper and has a real V8 engine!!
Love a N/A V8 .....as all N/A engines.
Emh0303 be less comfortable ride less smooth have less capabilities wit ur suburban lol. I have one and would never consider another suv of this size
V8 or no V8...who cares? As long as it tows what you need it to that's all you should want. The reason I would be interested in the Expo is the adjustable 2nd-row seats and independent rear suspension, making the 3rd-row more useable and more legroom for those rear passengers. GM needs to invest and get rid of that solid rear axle and make the 2nd row seats adjustable.
But people who actually know something about cars, knows the Expedition is a superior vehicle in every way. The 5.3 OHV V8 is a torqueless piece of shit. Solid rear axle with no leg room. Crappy Bose stereo (for people who know brand names but don’t know anything about audio). Older, steel body that looks like a hearse. Shitty interior quality with “leather” that looks more like vinyl. 3.08 axle ratio to get competitive fuel economy numbers, but crappy acceleration and pulling power.
GMC Yukon Denali Chevy Tahoe Cadillac escalei Suburban the best 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Destination charges…………dealer gimme. 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
So ... you lecture the web to drive small and responsible, thinking of everyone else on the road and then admit you violated the posted speed limit. I'm outa here, last Guru's review I will watch. Too old for a lecture and never did like hypocrites.