The Suburban proved incrementally better in our figure-eight exercise and cranked through the slalom at 55. This is the best mpg I have gotten with it since I purchased it used in 2010. Expedition in the Market Vehicles like the Expedition have taken a hit recently as car shoppers are paying more attention to gas mileage and figuring out what level of capability they really need in a vehicle. I have a very hard time keeping my foot out of it. Haven't seen drop below 13. The new dashboard is more angular than the one it replaces, and the plastic panels have nice graining and a low-gloss finish that lend an upscale appearance to the cabin.
We found it on Cars. It has every bell and whistle and everything is strategically placed in the vehicle. It also didn't feel as big to drive as the Suburban did. The ride totally surpassed my expectations. For example, if the vehicle is tilted towards the side of the filler neck, not as much fuel will be pumped into the tank, and you'll think you're getting great mileage all of a sudden.
Structurally, both vehicles ride on bespoke versions of their latest respective corporate truck platforms, upgrades that net big gains in strength, torsional rigidity, and isolation. I couldn't find anything wrong with it. The last tank averaged 9. In this configuration, it's also capable of towing up to 8750 pounds. It was also much nicer then I remembered the Expeditions being. I honestly can say that I am not loyal to one make over another. It definitley beats the competion in all areas.
However, the Ford setup responds more rapidly to the command process. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground while at the pump. It goes without saying that you have to take corners with care in a vehicle like this, but has been reined in fairly well. When we got down and dirty with these giants, both displayed appropriate light-duty off-roading chops, limited primarily by their length, width, and street tires. To their credit, both V-8s gulp regular rather than premium unleaded. Nothing extreme, but we did have to drive down roads that were pretty sketch for a normal family vehicle.
Ford mates it to a new first-in-class six-speed automatic that offers deeper low gears and two overdrive ratios on the top, while Chevy pairs all versions of the 5. Its mass penalty notwithstanding, our Expedition clocked marginally better times to all speeds. On the highway, with the new tires I can typically get 17 heading West into the wind or 18. In the front- and second-row seats, your arms fall almost level with the bottom edge of the tall side windows, which makes for great side visibility to go along with the impressive forward and rear views afforded by the thronelike driving position. And its optional 355-horse, 6. In a time when both are literally in the fight of their lives, a victory is a victory, however narrow the margin. Even if you drive like Dale Jr.
The 2007 Expedition is sweet. My test model, a Limited 4×4, had the leveling system and rode firmly. I've been tracking my mileage returns since July using an iPhone app. The new six-speed automatic is another plus; it never made a harsh shift during my weeklong test. My average goes from 18-20 normally with a high of 22. Cloth seats are standard and leather is optional. Interestingly enough, the app tells me it costs.
Safety The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Expedition five stars in its frontal crash test, based on driver and front passenger protection. Sold the old 2003 Tahoe and went shopping. Not for the driving performance but for all the practicality it offers and flat out reliability, it just runs and runs as it should. Probably all that can be expected of such a heavy vehicle with high wind resistance. Also, the 3rd row was surprisingly tight with not much leg room. The base aluminum wheels measure 17 inches in diameter, but 18- and 20-inch rims are offered. The 2011 Ford Expeditions in this analysis were driven mostly in the city about 66.
I average 13mpg in the city. Dynamic differences were subtle out in the real world, where smooth, compliant, and well-controlled ride coupled with outstanding cabin isolation help make short work of even the longest-distance cruises. So we took it for a test drive and we were sold. Not towing - mostly highway over 400 miles worth but some city driving as well - in 600 miles, we averaged 13. Moreover, the Ford dealers were moving more on price than were the Chevy dealers. I was ready to buy the Suburban until today. Less appealing is the tacky-looking faux wood trim on the dashboard, center console and doors.
I trailer a car behind and don't even know it's there. The middle section of the split-bench seat can slide forward 11 inches to make it easier to tend to a small child from the front seats. The Limited trim level has power-folding side mirrors, and a powered liftgate is newly optional. On the way home, we drove past the Ford dealer and my hubby suggested we stop. Its live rear axle notwithstanding, the Suburban felt somewhat more composed when traversing the various washboard surfaces we came across in our Death Valley-adjacent photo locale. No sweat for the Expo.
Despite that disparity, these two pulled identical 0. It nailed the 60-mph mark in 8. Usually get 14 around town and best of 18 mph on highway if easy on the throttle. The steering wheel itself is well isolated from bumps in the road and turns with impressive smoothness. Send Mike an Hide full review.