The new 2018 Ford Expedition just dropped. What do you all think?
Well, guess this is the Expedition design we’ll be stuck with for the next 20 years.
Edit: Fixed my grammar.
Beck said:
Well, guess this is the Expedition design we’ll be stuck with for the next 20 years.
Edit: Fixed my grammar.
Same with the Lincoln Navigator.
I wish the front looked more like the F-150. That would’ve been way cooler.
Hayden said:
I wish the front looked more like the F-150. That would’ve been way cooler.
Yeah, it would’ve looked better. But I think Ford is trying to market this as a comfy long-haul family SUV instead of making it too aggressive. Maybe they’re aiming at the Range Rover and the upcoming Wagoneer?
@Sal
YOU SAID IT! YOU CALLED IT A ‘PEOPLE CARRIER!’ But yeah, I just prefer the F-150 styling.
Hayden said:
I wish the front looked more like the F-150. That would’ve been way cooler.
Since it’s basically an F-150 underneath, I wonder if you could swap the front end? Honestly, I like this design—it would be a classy F-150 look. They should offer it as an option on the Platinum or Limited trims.
I think it’s a pretty good-looking SUV.
Nuri said:
I think it’s a pretty good-looking SUV.
The seats are way too boxy, but I do like the door panels.
Something about the rear looks way too much like a Tahoe/Yukon. The interior is definitely taking inspiration from the Explorer though, which isn’t a bad thing.
Wynn said:
Something about the rear looks way too much like a Tahoe/Yukon. The interior is definitely taking inspiration from the Explorer though, which isn’t a bad thing.
Yeah, the C-pillar looks almost identical to GM’s designs. And the rear end feels a little off to me.
Wynn said:
Something about the rear looks way too much like a Tahoe/Yukon. The interior is definitely taking inspiration from the Explorer though, which isn’t a bad thing.
I think they did it on purpose. Before Ford made the Explorer unibody, I never really understood the difference between the two. The Expedition always felt like it didn’t have a clear place in the market. Now that it looks more like the Tahoe, maybe they’re trying to steal some of GM’s buyers.
@Jonas
That makes sense. I actually like the redesign, even though people always get mad when something new comes out. I’m considering one mainly for towing, but fuel economy is a concern—gas is almost $5 a gallon up here in Canada.
If it’s anything like past Expeditions, I bet they won’t sell for MSRP for long. It might end up being a bargain compared to GM’s SUVs.
@Wynn
$5 a gallon?! Damn. I’m paying $2.70 for 91 octane in Colorado.
Wynn said:
Something about the rear looks way too much like a Tahoe/Yukon. The interior is definitely taking inspiration from the Explorer though, which isn’t a bad thing.
It’s like an Explorer and a Suburban had a baby.
Not feeling the front end. Just looks plain.
Arden said:
Not feeling the front end. Just looks plain.
Yeah, it kinda reminds me of a Honda Pilot. But I’m really curious about the fuel economy. The 3.5 EcoBoost, aluminum body, 10-speed, and aero design should give it a big edge over GM’s lineup.
@Wynn
The aluminum switch in the F-150 wasn’t actually for fuel economy. It was to meet regulations. By making the truck lighter, they could legally claim a higher payload capacity. Here’s a video explaining it better than I can.
@Nico
You’re right about that. But since the new Expedition is 200-300 pounds lighter, the aluminum still helps a little with gas mileage. Cool video, by the way!
This thing is boring. Easily one of the most uninspired SUV designs out right now.