The 2018 Ford Expedition is finally the full-size family hauler from Ford we've been waiting for.A long-awaited redo for the spacious family hauler finally arrives this year, and the 2018 Ford Expedition gets more than a "mane and tail" makeover. The new SUV will be available in XLT, Limited, and Platinum trims in rear- or four-wheel-drive configurations. A long wheelbase Expedition will be offered and is called Expedition MAX, which is a new name for the States. Pricing hasn't yet been announced.
Pros Boxy, upright stance Advanced safety tech Strong V-6 and 10-speed powertrain Helpful terrain management system
Cons We thought we were past the rotary shift knob Uncertain about fuel economy Expedition MAX?
The 2018 Ford Expedition ranked #1 in Large SUVs. Currently the Ford Expedition has a score of 9.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Powerful engine Upscale cabin with plenty of features Three rows of spacious seats Lots of cargo space
Cons More expensive than competitors
More powerful V6 engine and new 10-speed automatic transmission.The 2018 Expedition is fully redesigned.The first year of the fourth-generation Expedition.Updated interior with new features.
PROS Turbo V6 engine, now with more power, pulls strong even when laden Easy folding and sliding of rear seats increase interior flexibility Adults will actually be comfortable in the third-row seat Tows more than similarly sized crossover SUVs
CONS Fuel economy still below what a typical three-row crossover achieves Big, bulky and tricky to navigate and park in tight quarters
The 2019 Toyota Sequoia’s ghastly fuel economy ratings are one of many reminders that this SUV has been around for well over a decade.
Pros Powerful and proven V-8 Unruffled handling 7,000-pound plus towing Well, it's big
Cons Thirsty engine Hard interior plastics High-priced option packages Lacks finesse of its rivals Dated infotainment
The 2019 Toyota Sequoia ranked #4 in Large SUVs. Currently the Toyota Sequoia has a score of 7.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 55 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Lots of cargo space Plenty of standard active safety technology Spacious, supportive seats Powerful engine
Cons Antiquated infotainment system Disappointing cabin quality Bad gas mileage
The 2019 Toyota Sequoia carries over unchanged.
PROS Cargo area is one of the largest in this class For a big SUV, it rides pretty comfortably over bumps Flexible seating arrangement allows for up to eight passengers Respectable off-road capability for a big SUV
CONS Touchscreen is small by modern standards Audio and front central cupholders are hard to reach Even among V8-powered SUVs, fuel economy is poor
