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2020 Ford Expedition SUV Review

2020 Ford Expedition SUV Review

Test Vehicle: 2020 Ford Expedition

MSRP: From $52,810 Overall NHTSA Rating: [usr 5.0] MPG: 17 City / 23 Hwy Should I add it to my car shopping list? Yes!

2020 Ford Expedition Review Pros & Cons What’s New Minimalist luxury interior styling P400E Plug-in hybrid Best in class AWD system Apple CarPlay and Androit Auto Exceptional 8-Speed Transmission Many engine choices including Hybrids

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2020 Ford Expedition Diesel, News, Price

2020 Ford Expedition Diesel, News, Price

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2020 Ford Expedition Price, Release Date And Diesel

2020 Ford Expedition Price, Release Date And Diesel

The next group of the maximum-dimension Ford Expeditionsoldiered an entire ten years in the past an extended-anticipated, entirely newly designed 8-10-seater accessed the processing in Sept 2017. The all-new Expedition remains to be classic-faculty, body-on-body SUV with the underpinning loaned for the second time from the most beneficial-marketing Ford F-150. The new development advantages of…

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2020 Ford Expedition Price, Interior, Specs

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2020 Ford Expedition Price, Interior, Specs

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2020 Ford Expedition Price, Interior, Specs – Following age group with this impressive whole-dimensions SUV may come next season, as 2020 Ford Expedition. Those are the latest media concerning this only continued to be SUV from glowing blue oblong firm. While you possibly know, most of Ford’s designs turned to the modern unibody platform, while the only Expedition stored traditional body-on-frame design. This function is the generation of roughly two ages. Thus far, we have now noticed a few many years from it. The Recent product is found since 2007, and we will lastly see new design the new year, that will appear as 2020 Ford Expedition, with plenty changes and novelties.

2020 Ford Expedition Specs

2020 Ford Expedition Specs

In particular, before studies it had been unfamiliar will following technology of the powerful SUV can come as 2017 or 2020 12 months version, it is now without a doubt that next age group can come as 2020 Ford Expedition. The new version should come completely remodeled, with plenty new design solutions and newest technological innovation. Much like the previous generation, new version depends on the legendary F-150 truck.

2020 Ford Expedition Price

This almost means that 2020 Expedition will follow all the latest superior modern technology achievements that came with the new age group of F-150. Most important is undoubtedly a utilization of lighting supplies including light weight aluminum and HSS. So, massive body weight price savings are required. According to some records, the new product will likely be about 300 weight lighter in weight.

2020 Ford Expedition Redesign

2020 Ford Expedition Interior

The 2020 Expedition may also include entirely new graphic look. We will have a similar design terminology as on new trucks of F Series. The new model will get the new front end, which will be much more like one that is going to be found on the latest Super Duty models, than about the standard F-150 Light Responsibility types. Interior is additionally anticipated to be great based upon F-150, with same dash panel, tool panel, and many others.

2020 Ford Expedition Engine

2020 Ford Expedition Engine

This product lately received an entirely new engine, and 2020 Ford Expedition is anticipated to carry on in the same way. This is a 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6 engine, which has maximum production of around 365 hp and 420 pound-feet of torque. This engine will truly carry around. Also, we anticipate some optionally available system in supply, and that may be some engine with eight cylinders.

2020 Ford Expedition Release Date And Price

2020 Ford Expedition Release Date

Since we mentioned above, 2020 Ford Expedition will come next year. Far more precise date of release continues to be unknown. More information about release date and price will probably be acknowledged shortly.

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2021 Toyota Sequoia, Now as Old as Its Tree Namesake, Gets Minor Updates

The Toyota Sequoia mega-SUV soldiers on. Mostly unchanged from 2008, it receives a few minor updates for the 2021 model year. Along with a new Nightshade edition, the 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro trim replaces its available Army Green paint color with a bluish-green option called Lunar Rock. While it may be old, the Sequoia remains competitively priced with rivals.

The 2021 Toyota Sequoia starts at $51,465, an increase of $120 over the previous model year. At this starting price, the Sequoia remains competitive with the far newer Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition, as well as the not-as-new Nissan Armada.

Opting for four-wheel drive adds $3,225 to any trim level, except the TRD Pro, which comes standard with the feature. Once again, all Sequoias are powered by a naturally aspirated 381-hp 5.7-liter V-8. Don’t expect stellar fuel economy from this body-on-frame SUV: The 2020 model was rated just 13/17 mpg city/highway.

In past reviews, we’ve also criticized the Sequoia for its poor steering and ancient interior. In a big SUV comparison test last year, its last place finished demonstrated just how much the Sequoia needs an update. A bright spot in the Sequoia lineup is the TRD Pro trim, which was new for the 2020 model year. This version proves to more capable off-road compared to other Sequoias, boasting Fox shocks in the front and rear.

For 2021, the Nightshade special edition gives the Sequoia a cool new look with black accents on the exterior and interior. Based on the Limited, this model features leather-trimmed seats and will be available in three paint options: Midnight Black Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, and Blizzard Pearl.

2021 Toyota Sequoia Prices

SR5: $51,465

TRD Sport: $54,180

Limited: $60,485

Nightshade: $61,485

TRD Pro: $65,590

Platinum: $67,515

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10 Justifiably Discontinued Cars (and 10 SUVs We’d Love to See Back)

It’s Never Nice to See a Car Go – Unless it’s Garbage, Of Course

Every year, automakers are faced with the decision as to which models will be built during the upcoming model years. A lot of things go into such decisions, but profitability and sales volume are huge determiners. If a vehicle isn’t performing well enough in its market and re-styling won’t save it, it’s bound to find itself in the company of countless discontinued cars which grows year in – year out.

It’s an annual dance that automotive manufacturers go through trying to determine what in their lineup will yield the most profit and what is dragging them down. Actually it’s not even that clear cut.

The ultimate objective is to maximize profit and the easiest part of that is to dump a dog. However there are riskier decisions that may involve discontinuing a solid performer in order to promote a newcomer with great potential or dropping an up and comer from the brand altogether to give it a chance to stand on its own. These are mega dollar decisions and the reason for so many empty Maalox bottles in the executive suites.

But, what does that mean for the average consumer? Usually, it means that the models to be discontinued will be discounted. Dealers will be having fire sales to clear their lots and make room for new inventory. The later in the calendar year, the steeper the discounts will become.

First off, we’ll start with a list of long or recently discontinued SUVs that most people would like to see back, and then we’ll move on to some relatively recently discontinued cars, trucks, and SUVs that we might see again after a while or might not see ever again depending on myriad of factors.

10 Discontinued SUVs Everyone Wants to See Back

Reuters and other sources have suggested that Ford, for instance, sees U.S. car market’s future stacked with SUVs. According to them, SUVs will amount to 40 percent of the entire market by 2020, and they see it as perfect opportunity to expand their SUV portfolio.

Of course, first thing that comes to mind when crossing Blue Oval and SUV is the good old Bronco. It really didn’t take a genius to put two and two together and figure out this was the prime time to do so. But, while the iconic nameplate is getting ready to rise and shine again, others aren’t as lucky.

Considering how SUVs seem to be the future of the car markets for foreseeable time, it’s a no-brainer to take a look at some iconic SUV nameplates that were either discontinued a long time ago or relatively recently. Some of them exhibit a serious potential for making a comeback soon (some have already been announced), while others are just wishful thinking but who knows what the future might bring.

10. Hummer

Let us start with one of the more obvious choices. H1, H2, H3 -it doesn’t really matter. All three generations of the Hummer were highly sturdy and capable, and more or less intertwined. One didn’t simply end for another to take swing. The Hummer H1 was available since 1992 and the H3 bowed down in 2010 after the global recession did its part.

This is one of the reasons the Hummer was so special. But everyone that knows about these cumbersome beasts, also knows that they used to offer much more than simply special. Plus, since global recession is more or less behind us, there are no more genuine reasons for them not to be produced.

09. Mitsubishi Pajero

The current Mitsubishi SUV lineup (or Mitsubishi lineup in general) is nowhere near that from 10 or 20 years ago. They are, however, heading in green direction at least – I’ll give them that.

Regardless, the Mitsubishi Pajero (badged as Montero in the States) is still regarded as one of the best vehicles that Japanese manufacturer has managed to assemble. Of course, the Montero had been gone from the U.S. for over a decade now (being discontinued in 2006), but we haven’t forgotten it. Have you?

The Pajero is still alive overseas where it’s still selling better than it ever did in the U.S. Incidentally, low sales (1,609 units in 2006 compared to 24,802 units in 2001) were exactly the reason for its discontinuation.

08. Land Rover Defender

It’s unrealistic to expect the Land Rover returning to their roots with the Defender, but that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t like that. It wasn’t that long they discontinued it, but let’s face it – newer models weren’t the true Defenders for years now anyway.

Their current lineup of SUVs is highly capable and correspondingly luxurious, and there’s simply no place for a bare-bone SUV of old. But, imagine if they actually made one. Of course, it would have been stacked with all the necessary tech, but it wouldn’t have to be as plush as the others. That would help lowering the cost one has to pay in order to drive a Landy. It’s a win win situation in my book.

The next-gen Defender has been announced for model year 2020 and, more importantly, will finally again be available stateside. How the old school sturdiness and new age technology fuse in it, remains to be seen. The last time Defender was available on the U.S. market, Bill Clinton was still in the office. Its short stint on the U.S. market (between 1993 and 1997) was cut due to low profitability.

07. Nissan Xterra

It’s only been a few years without the Nissan Xterra in the markets, but people looking for extreme sturdiness and reliability (at relatively affordable prices) are already missing that SUV. Most of its current or former owners will attest to its indestructibility and capability alike, and there were many who bought it between 1999 and 2015.

Xterra, however, was simply outdated in 2015 when it finally got the axe and that severely affected its sales. It’s not the only Nissan’s vehicle to suffer from the same negligence, but while the Frontier still soldiers on, the SUV is now gone. Given the fact SUV craze is still in its full swing (or yet to take the full swing), we wouldn’t be surprised to see it return. And we certainly wouldn’t mind.

06. Jeep Wagoneer

The Jeep Wagoneer rumors aren’t that scarce or strange. They have been circulating for a while now, and they make sense. Jeep still lacks the true flagship three-row SUV, and the new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer would be the perfect choice to fill that slot.

Of course, it would probably look much different than we remember it, but the nameplate is what matters. That and exterior wooden panels. Of course, the latter has very slim chance of returning, but it’s our right to dream, isn’t it? The Wagoneer first appeared in 1963 and finally got retired in 1991, making it the longest-running domestic vehicle to be built on the same platform. Being a gas-guzzler (11 mpg combined) during the Gulf War oil shock is the main reason behind its discontinuation.

Although still not official, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer nameplates have been confirmed for a comeback sometime beyond 2020. That’s great news indeed, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

05. Willys Jeep CJ

It’s been a while since this one was discontinued, but it’s impossible to forget an icon, and Willys Jeep certainly was one. A 42 year long stint of production between 1944 and 1986 only bolsters that statement. Jeep finally discontinued the offspring of the WWII veteran in order to make way for a more contemporary YJ Wrangler.

Of course, it’s impossible to expect the old school bare-boned SUV in a modern era where safety regulations play such an important role. Still, if Wrangler manages, why wouldn’t one slightly rougher version do the same? Moreover, there’s some empty space in Jeep’s portfolio since the Patriot has been discontinued and the Compass might not be long for this world.

04. Chevrolet Blazer

Also known as GMC Jimmy, the Chevy Blazer is one of the best known U.S.-made SUVs to date. Sadly, it hasn’t been around for quite some time. The Blazer first appeared in 1969 and finally got axed in 1995 when it was renamed Tahoe. It was simply a victim of a new corporate strategy which is an anti-climactic end for such a beloved nameplate.

Of course, we now have the Chevy Tahoe and the GMC Yukon, but the second generation Blazer which lasted for almost 20 years is still sorely missed. The Blazer simply had that X factor which its successors lack. It’s similar with Blue Oval’s Bronco and Expedition comparison.

Now, I know that Blazer has made its comeback for MY 2019, but that’s not the Blazer I was referring to above. The new model might be sporty and plushy, but aside from name, doesn’t have anything to do with its iconic predecessor.

03. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Yet again, a car which was axed not so long ago. The Toyota FJ cruiser retired in 2014 (2016 overseas), and left Wrangler as the only rugged, old school off-road SUV on the U.S. market (until the new Bronco finally arrives, that is). Slow sales which never recuperated after the global recession of 2008-09 were the main reason for its discontinuation.

The Japanese are still selling Land Cruisers, but they simply can’t be compared with the compact FJ Cruiser. The FJ had that X factor. That something that made it special. Maybe it were the circular headlamps, or the overall boxy appearance, but I sure wish it was still here.

02. GMC Typhoon

The GMC Typhoon was always different than the rest of SUVs marketed at the time. Two year long production (between 1991 and 1993) and fewer than 5,000 units produced wasn’t exactly the lifespan you’d wish to a car, but the Typhoon was actually meant to be limited. Being a special-edition vehicle, the Typhoon’s life was naturally short and there were no particular reasons for its discontinuation other than that.

It was a performer, and performance-oriented SUVs weren’t really a thing back in early nineties. They are becoming that now, and GMC has something to think about. It’s an expensive process introducing a new SUV to the market – especially a performance-oriented one – but at least they have the name standing ready.

01. Bronco

Considering all the fuss surrounding it, the Bronco is arguably the most wanted comeback vehicle out there. The Expedition is nice and tough, but the Bronco nameplate has some backbone to it that rarely any other SUV nameplate has. Whether it’s the compact models (1965 to 1977) or full-size units (1977 to 1996), the Broncos were highly appreciated among the U.S. buyers. It was a sad day when the Bronco was finally discontinued in favor of a 4-door Expedition which was Blue Oval’s answer to competition – mainly that from GM.

Ford doesn’t have to sell it in white if that’s their problem with the car, but showing some love would be appreciated by everyone – especially by buyers. Come to think of it, a white-exclusive OJ Edition wouldn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. Just saying.

Anyway, that was my state of mind a few years back and now that the Bronco is finally making a comeback, there’s a sense of nervousness permeating the air around it. What if they screw it up?! Hopefully, the new Bronco will be a different sort of SUV than the new Blazer.

Relatively Recently Discontinued Cars We Might or Might Not See Again

Let’s now focus on some recently discontinued models that we probably won’t be seeing ever again. Some of them, however, have already had a similar stint so not all is lost in their cases. So, say your goodbyes to the ones that are gone and say your prayers for the ones that still might appear.

Volkswagen Touareg

The Volkswagen Touareg was introduced for the 2004 model year. It arrived on an early wave of the craze for upscale crossovers. The Touareg is sportier and more luxurious than most mainstream SUVs, but doesn’t really standout from the other upscale models.

Unfortunately for the Touareg’s future, the added luxury priced it out of many buyers’ range. VW is not going to abandon the segment altogether, though. The company is introducing the Atlas for 2018. The Atlas is being manufactured in North America and is more affordably priced than the Touareg.

While we probably won’t be seeing Touareg in the U.S. any more, it needs to be noted that the nameplate is still very much alive in the rest of the World.

Buick Verano

The life of the Buick Verano has been short (less than 5 years). The first Veranos hit dealerships for the 2012 model year. True to the basic nature of Buick, the Verano was a very comfortable entry-level luxury sedan.

The Verano, unfortunately, is but one victim of the ever-changing tastes of car buyers. Small car sales are down across the North American market. Instead of offering another sedan, Buick plans to fill the niche with the Encore compact crossover SUV, a model that is already popular among buyers and made its debut alongside the now-discontinued sedan back in 2012.

It’s also worth mentioning that the Verano name is still very much active in China.

Chevrolet SS

The Chevy SS is another car with a short life span. Introduced in 2014, the full-size SS crossed the ocean from Australia. GM subsidiary Holden designed the SS as a sporty rear-wheel-drive alternative to the Impala.

The SS offered 415 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque and was fun drive in spite of its size. Sadly, it wasn’t marketed particularly well. Very few people even knew of its existence, let alone wanted to pay the $50,000 sticker price.

Around 13,000 units have been sold over almost five years of sleeper’s tenure on the market. Still, if there was any car that deserved to remain being offered as a niche vehicle, this would be the one. In Australia, the Holden Commodore SS was downsized and is still being offered (continually since 1978).

Volkswagen CC

Introduced in 2009, the Volkswagen CC was a stylish and well-equipped entry-level luxury sedan. Despite its wide array of equipment and solid dependability, the four-door CC was also VW’s lowest-volume car.

Sales started declining rapidly after 2011 and never showed any signs of recuperating, hence the upscale sedan was axed in 2017. They were actually so bad that, at one point, VW sold 40 Jettas for every CC that left a dealer’s lot. VW remains hopeful that it can gain a foothold in the near-luxury four-door market, however.

The Germans will be replacing the CC with the Arteon, but even that business didn’t go down without complications as the new car missed its intended U.S. market train due to complications with emissions testings.

Chrysler 200

All that can be said about the demise of the Chrysler 200 is: “it was about time!” This lackluster replacement for the equally lackluster Chrysler Sebring has needed to be axed since its inception in 2011. This finally happened in 2017.

Sales were decent, but many owners and potential buyers felt the cheap feeling interior and boring styling were disappointing. The sedan segment was just too crowded for poor styling and cheap interiors. Fiat Chrysler had the common sense to put this donkey to bed and add production capability to meet demands for its truck and SUV lines.

However, this move has left the Chrysler lineup seriously shallow with only the Pacifica minivan and the 300 sedan still on the books.

Smart Fortwo

Mercedes-Benz dabbled in the small economy car niche with the Smart Fortwo. These strange-looking cars hit the roads in 2008 and immediately began disappointing buyers. Tiny, unstable-looking, and short on fuel economy, the Smart Fortwo proved to be short on smart and barely able to fit two.

Mercedes-Benz has decided to drop the gasoline versions after the 2017 model year, but will keep the Electric Drive version. Maybe as an all-electric, this urban crawler will finally find its niche. On the other hand, it’ll require some serious progression in terms of its own electric technology if it’s to avoid the gasoline model’s fate.

Infiniti QX70

When the Infiniti QX70 hit the market in 2003 as the Infiniti FX, sales went wild. The QX70 was a radically curvaceous temptress when everything around her was boxy and staid. Unfortunately, sales have been sagging since the 2005 model year and the mid-size luxury SUV was finally dropped in 2018.

To be fair, there was a bit of an economic downturn between 2008 and 2012 to contend with, but sales have never hit an uptick. Infiniti is replacing the QX70 with a totally restyled QX50. With the crossover and SUV fever that has been sweeping the globe for several years, we may be seeing a retooled version of the QX70 in the not-too-distant future.

Dodge Viper

The loss of the Dodge Viper is the saddest thing we have ever had to type. Chrysler introduced the Dodge Viper in 1992 when its lineup contained more junk than a scrap yard. The only thing Chrysler was selling in 1992 were minivans and a few boxy, underwhelming cars. Then, all of a sudden and completely out of nowhere, the V10 Viper hit the pavement.

Buyers started to get excited about a Chrysler product for the first time in decades. Unfortunately, profits per unit have always been minimal. Fiat Chrysler is in need of every dollar of profit possible, so the Viper is being axed.

Even worse, there are no plans to replace it with another car of note and it’s already been a while since the FCA discontinued the Viper in 2017. So with that, we say goodbye to one of the most iconic American sports cars to date. Of all the cars to be discontinued in recent years, this one definitely breaks our hearts the most.

Jeep Patriot

The Jeep Patriot and the Jeep Compass debuted side-by-side as part of the 2007 model year lineup. The Patriot has stuck around for a decade with very few changes or upgrades. Tired and dated are about the only things that can be said about it. It was finally dropped in 2017 in order to make way fro the new Renegade.

When it debuted, the Patriot was the only compact crossover that sported bona fide off-road skills when equipped with the “Trail Rated” 4×4 system. Jeep has made a terrible waste of a potential sales monster by allowing it to lament in near stagnation. Oh, about the Jeep Compass…it gets a major redesign and a fresh marketing campaign to ensure its continued success.

Cadillac ELR

Just because your badge is upscale does not mean you can take a low end vehicle, dress it up, slap a badge on it and make it an upscale vehicle that people will buy. Unfortunately that’s what Cadillac did with its version of the Chevy Volt (remember Cimarron?).

Not only was the all-electric poorly conceived, it was also launched when Tesla introduced its spectacularly successful Model S. The $75,000 price tag for the ELR put a real blanket on potential sales. On the plus side, so few were manufactured that they may become a collectible based on rarity.

The ELR was only available between 2014 and 2016 and the company managed to sell close to 3,000 units during that time.

FCA Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country

Soccer Moms and car pool drivers are going to have to find another mode of transport when their existing Caravans and Town & Country vans need to be replaced. These seven passenger minivans with not so great fuel efficiency are the victims of a general reduction in demand and FCA’s shrinking share of the market that is there.

The hope was that the redesigned Chrysler Pacifica will fill the minivan needs of both Dodge and Chrysler customers and so far the Pacifica has delivered.

Dodge versions, as you remember, debuted back in late 1983 and are still being sold for the time being, while the Chrysler Town & Country arrived in late 1989 and disappeared in 2016.

And so ends our list of inglorious discontinued cars from recent years. We bid a fond adieu to a couple and wonder why a few others aren’t listed as well? Oh well, something to look forward to in coming years! Speaking of which, this list will be constantly updated with new discontinued models so don’t forget to check back and reminisce about them.

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2020 Ford Expedition Price, Interior, Specs

2020 Ford Expedition Price, Interior, Specs

2020 Ford Expedition Price, Interior, Specs – There is a tremendous viral buzz concerning the approaching 2020 Ford Expedition. Almost, the newest Expedition has nothing in common with its forerunner. Moving in some new route, Ford managed the things they led with Expedition’s nephew, Ford-F150, extensive use of aluminum.

2020 Ford Expedition

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2020 Ford Expedition Engine, Exterior and Interior

2020 Ford Expedition Engine, Exterior and Interior

2020 Ford Expedition Engine, Exterior and Interior – 2020 Ford Expedition has the new price and requirements which have been increased in just about every pieces. The advancement inside the competitors of SUV in Ford Company has arrived to a excellent development with all the news of 2020 Expedition. The brand new Expedition is expected to get more numerous and reliable characteristics. Some…

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Chevrolet Brings Tech to Its New 2021 Suburban and Tahoe SUVs

2021 Chevrolet Suburban Tahoe rollout Dec19

DETROIT – America’s oldest vehicle nameplate, the Chevrolet Suburban, advanced to its twelfth generation Tuesday night with significant changes. Switching to an independent rear suspension (IRS – no, not the tax people) lowers the rear floor for more cargo and legroom. More driver/safety assists were added, technology was enhanced, and the cockpit gets up to five big displays. As Chevy adds more sensors that create more data, GM upped compute power so the vehicle is capable of processing 4.5 terabytes of sensor and infotainment data per hour, a 5X improvement. For those who want an improvement in mpg, a diesel will be offered along with two gasoline V8s.

Chevy also rolled out the Suburban’s regular-large-size sibling, the Chevrolet Tahoe that is the better seller. The Tahoe is now 211 inches long where the extra-large Suburban is 226 inches. The same features set applies to Tahoe. These are 2021 models that ship mid-year 2020. Expect to see the same changes applied to the GMC variants, the Yukon and Yukon XL, in the near future.

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is the normal length for a full-size SUV at 204 inches, or 17 feet, exactly. The Suburban is 224 inches with a big cargo bay but can be awkward to drive in tight spaces.

30 Safety Features on Tap

Chevrolet cites 30 safety and driver convenience features standard or available. It cites a restraint system with driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag, an HD rear vision camera, automatic emergency braking, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, following distance indicator, front pedestrian braking, rear parking sonar, automatic headlamp control, and hitch guidance for trailering. Optional are an HD surround camera system, rear pedestrian alert, lane change alert with slide blind zone alert (including trailer), lane departure warning/lane keep assist, and a head-up display (HUD) with a huge 15-inch perceived size.

The safety features spill over to convenience features for trailering enthusiasts: nine camera views, stored trailer towing profiles for a big trailer/small boat trailer/work trailer, trailer tire pressure monitoring, and blind-spot detection that includes the trailer’s length. Chevrolet did not mention a cool camera feature in the General Motors stable of technologies, the transparent trailer rear camera view, which mounts a rear camera on the back of the trailer, then stitches the view inside the vehicle’s rear camera and puts it the center stack display as if the vehicle camera had X-ray vision.

The cabins of the Suburban and Tahoe define the term “spacious.”

Six Trim Lines: Choices, Choices

Center stack display is now 10 inches.

The Suburban and Tahoe allow the buyer to have a near-infinite set of model variants (trim lines), engines, paint colors, and options. The lineup runs, from around $50K to $70K, plus options and packages, this way: LS, LT, RST, Z71 (off-roading), Premier, and High Country. The Premier focuses on safety and technology, Chevy says:

Premier adds features such as Magnetic Ride Control, navigation, an eight-inch-diagonal reconfigurable instrument cluster, premium Bose 10-speaker audio system, 12-way power vented and perforated front bucket seats, power releases for both rows of rear seats, heated steering wheel, Safety Alert Seat (vibrating seat warnings from the vehicle sensors), Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Front and Rear Park Assist and 20-inch wheels.

Some of the safety features are offered on lower trim lines. It will be interesting to see if Chevy makes more of them standard to keep up with higher levels of standard driver assists on less costly vehicles not in the Suburban/Tahoe competitive set. For example, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata sedan – the polar opposite of the Suburban – makes every imaginable driver assist feature standard on all but the entry trim line, which lacks only blind spot detection. On the flip side, the near-universal presence of onboard telematics and mayday calling (OnStar) on GM cars for two decades may have convinced makers such as Hyundai to do the same.

Upscale models can have magnetic ride shock absorbers and air springs. On a comparison ride at GM’s Milford, Michigan test track, prototype Suburbans felt more composed on bumps and expansion strips than its nearest competitor, the Ford Expedition with its uplevel suspension, which didn’t have air springs.

Rear-sear occupants can get 12-inch infotainment displays. Placed on the backs of the front seats, they can be seen from rows two and three.

Five Big Displays Including Rear Infotainment

Big SUVs are meant for long-distance cruising, and passengers want to be entertained along the way. The Suburban/Tahoe can have up to five big displays. The standard 10-inch center stack display “is the largest in its segment,” Chevy notes, although on a car this roomy, a 12-incher will be needed to match the competition shortly. An 8-inch instrument cluster LCD (multi-information display) is optional. So, too, are optional dual 12.6-inch rear-seat infotainment displays that have HDMI connectors to accept or cast media. Rear seat passengers can use the infotainment system to look up destinations and send them to the navigation system.

The fifth display is the big HUD that is truly useful for providing lots of information – lane departure, following distance, speed, speed limit – without getting in the driver’s sight. The 15-inch diagonal refers to the perceived size of the display as if it were a physical display at the end of the hood.

The Tahoe and Suburban accounted for 42 percent of full-size-SUV sales last year. The midsize, unibody Ford Explorer, 5 inches shorter than Tahoe, is a better seller, while the Tahoe and Silverado are more profitable per vehicle sold.

Chevy, GM Own the Big SUV Business

Shifter is now buttons next to the center stack display.

The market for big SUVs was about 400,000 units last year, 2.3 percent of the 17.3 million vehicles sold. It would be higher but for the price. A lot of people would love something that roomy inside, were it not for the price that can push $80,000, or even more for the Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator.

The stretched Suburban (15 inches longer than Tahoe) is the one to get if you plan to haul the luggage a family of up to eight would want to stow on long trips. Although Chevrolet notes that the independent rear suspension is a big deal for cabin comfort. The seats in the third row no longer sit just a few inches off the floor, and there’s more luggage room as well. It’s just that 226 inches is a lot to get into a perpendicular or parallel parking spot or fit into a garage.

In conjunction with a slightly longer wheelbase (116 to 121 inches on the Tahoe) and length (204 to 211 inches on Tahoe), rear legroom jumps from 39 to 42 inches (a lot), third-row legroom increases from 25 to 35 inches, and cargo room behind the third row goes from 15 to 26 cubic feet. On the Suburban, wheelbase climbs from 130 to 134 inches, length from 224 to 226 inches, legroom increases 39 to 42 and 35 to 37 inches, and cargo capacity goes from 39 to 41 cubic feet or, with all seats folded, from 122 to 145 cubic feet. That’s also a lot.

The Suburban/Tahoe duo are both based on the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck introduced in summer 2018. The Silverado sold 586,000 vehicles last year, second only to Ford F-Series among the 280 vehicle models on the market last year. The full-size pickups and SUVs are Chevy’s most profitable vehicles, so a lot of attention goes into keeping them up to date.

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How Powerful and Fuel Efficient is the 2020 Ford Expedition Lineup at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?

2020 Ford Expedition Power and Gas Mileage Ratings

Ever since the original Ford Expedition lineup was unveiled way back when, every new Ford Expedition lineup at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL, has provided drivers with unmatched power. And that tradition continues with the 2020 Ford Expedition lineup, however that power is now boosted by some equally impressive gas mileage. That’s right, the Ford Expedition is more than just a powerful behemoth, as it’s now a powerful and fuel efficient – and fun to drive – behemoth. With that in mind, let’s check out the power and gas mileage ratings for the 2020 Ford Expedition lineup.

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Horsepower, Torque, and Fuel Efficiency Ratings for the 2020 Ford Expedition Lineup at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL

As we outlined extensively over the course of our introduction, the 2020 Ford Expedition lineup provides you with some impressive power and gas mileage ratings. Those ratings are thanks to the 2020 Ford Expedition lineup’s 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine – an engine that provides you with a horsepower rating of 375 and a torque rating of 470 pound-feet to go along with a city gas mileage rating of 17 MPG and a highway gas mileage rating of 24 MPG.

Horsepower, Torque, and Fuel Efficiency Ratings for the 2020 Ford Expedition MAX Lineup at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL

The 2020 Ford Expedition MAX lineup features the same engine, power ratings, and city gas mileage rating as the 2020 Expedition lineup, however the new Ford Expedition MAX lineup at Brandon Ford features a highway gas mileage rating of 23 MPG.

If you would like to learn more about the 2020 Ford Expedition lineup, the 2020 Ford Expedition MAX lineup, or any of our other new Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable staff right here at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL.

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban See Improvements in MPG, Towing

Big improvements are in store for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs. Along with more third-row legroom and cargo space, the duo receives a new multilink independent rear suspension that improves ride quality, as we found out on a quick prototype ride. Now, GM has released new information indicating fuel economy has improved slightly from the previous Tahoe and Suburban models and revealed the pair’s towing figures.

With its standard 5.3-liter V-8, the Tahoe is EPA-estimated to deliver 16 mpg in the city, 20 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. Surprisingly, those figures are unaffected by the drivetrain configuration—they’re the same for rear-drive models as they are for the four-wheel-drive versions. Those figures mostly improve on the old Tahoe’s, which, with an earlier 5.3-liter V-8 topped out at 15/22/18 mpg (city/highway/combined) with rear-wheel drive and 15/21/17 mpg in four-wheel-drive guise. (Save for, well, the highway figure, which is lower for 2021.) The 2020 Ford Expedition, the Tahoe/’burban’s key competitor, maxes out at a slightly better 17/23/19 mpg (city/highway/combined) in its most efficient (read: short-wheelbase, rear-wheel-drive) form.

Moving onto the available 6.2-liter V-8 engine, the 2021 Tahoe achieves 15/20/17 mpg (city/highway/combined) with rear-wheel drive and 14/19/16 mpg with 4WD. Fuel economy numbers for the Suburban are extremely similar, with improvements that shade the Tahoe’s, as you can see below.

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe EPA-Est. MPG

5.3-Liter V-8 engine (city/highway/combined) 2WD: 16/20/18 mpg 4WD: 16/20/18 mpg

6.2-Liter V-8 engine (city/highway/combined) 2WD: 15/20/17 mpg 4WD: 14/19/16 mpg

2021 Chevrolet Suburban EPA-Est. MPG

5.3-Liter V-8 engine (city/highway/combined) 2WD: 16/20/18 mpg 4WD: 15/19/17 mpg

6.2-Liter V-8 engine (city/highway/combined) 2WD: 15/20/17 mpg 4WD: 14/19/16 mpg

If you recall, the gas engines largely carry over from the previous model year, but have new fuel management technology. The 5.3-liter V-8 makes 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, while the 6.2-liter V-8 produces 420 ponies and 460 lb-ft. When it comes to hauling, the 5.3-liter V-8 gives the Tahoe’s standard towing capacity a 1,400-pound boost. Max towing capacity on the Tahoe reaches 8,400 pounds with the same engine and 8,300 pounds with the 6.2-liter.

The Suburban’s max towing numbers are slightly lower: 8,300 pounds with the 5.3-liter and 8,200 pounds with the 6.2-liter. The SUVs will offer many of the towing technologies we’ve seen on the Silverado, including rear camera guidelines for easy hitching, trailer tire pressure and temperature monitors, an integrated trailering app with remote trailer light test, and enhanced side blind zone alert for trailering.

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Towing

5.3-Liter engine, 2WD Payload: 1,834 lbs Standard Towing: 7,900 lbs Max Towing: 8,400 lbs

5.3-Liter engine, 4WD Payload: 1,746 lbs Standard Towing: 7,700 lbs Max Towing: 8,200 lbs

6.2-Liter engine, 2WD Payload: 1,671 lbs Standard Towing: 7,800 lbs Max Towing: 8,300 lbs

6.2-Liter engine, 4WD Payload: 1,616 lbs Standard Towing: 7,600 lbs Max Towing: 8,100 lbs

2021 Chevrolet Suburban Towing

5.3-Liter engine, 2WD Payload: 1,750 lbs Standard Towing: 7,900 lbs Max Towing: 8,300 lbs

5.3-Liter engine, 4WD Payload: 1,759 lbs Standard Towing: 7,700 lbs Max Towing: 8,100 lbs

6.2-Liter engine, 2WD Payload: 1,612 lbs Standard Towing: 7,800 lbs Max Towing: 8,200 lbs

6.2-Liter engine, 4WD Payload: 1,612 lbs Standard Towing: 7,500 lbs Max Towing: 7,900 lbs

Is this all feeling a bit too gassy? We kid, but you have a keen eye—Chevrolet has not yet released towing or efficiency figures for the upcoming 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine making 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Perhaps this engine will provide impressive fuel economy and towing numbers that will really blow us away, at least relative to the gas engines. Will the diesel engine help Chevy beat the Ford Expedition’s towing capacity of 9,300 pounds? We’ll have to wait and see. We’ll also keep a look out for GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade numbers, which should be comparable to the Chevys.

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2019 Chevrolet Suburban Redesign, Specs

2019 Chevrolet Suburban Release

2019 Chevrolet Suburban

  2019 Chevrolet suburban

  2019 Chevrolet Suburban Specs, Review –  The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban is likely to be the model of the latest generation of the current generation. These are the latest reports on one of the most iconic Chevrolet models. This long distance and long wheelbase SUV has been around for more than eight decades.

The original model appeared in the 1930s, while the current model has been present since 2013. The eleventh generation came with many novelties, but if you take into account the usual production cycle of the model, the next generation could become the 2020 model.

So, the 2019 Suburban probably will not have major changes. It will continue with a familiar design, that includes the same style, interior, motors, etc. However, there is the possibility of seeing a new 10-speed automatic transmission standard for all settings. In addition to the transmission, we could see many other new features, such as the new infotainment system and some new exterior and interior colors. Expect to see it by the end of 2018.

Engine SpecsRivalColors

Engine 5.3 V8 Power (hp/kW) 355/265 Torque (lb-ft/Nm) 383/519 Transmission 6-speed AT Drive RWD / AWD Fuel economy (mpg) 16/23/19 15/22/18

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Havana Metallic Pepperdust Metallic Satin Steel Metallic Siren Red Tintcoat Tungsten Metallic Black Blue Velvet Metallic Tungsten Metallic Wheatland Yellow

  2019 Chevrolet Suburban Redesign

As already mentioned, the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban will continue without any major changes. The famous SUV will continue to mount on the extended version of GM’s GM2 K2 platform. This platform is also used for GMC Yukon XL and Cadillac Escalade. These three models share approximately the same mechanical characteristics. Also, a relationship with Yukon XL is much closer. Each of these two models has its own frontal aspect, but from the A-pillars to the back, everything is practically the same. As we mentioned, the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban will come with some small updates.

2019 Chevrolet suburban Interior

  However, the basic design will remain the same. No changes in style are expected, but we could see new exterior colors in the offer. The same will happen inside. We could see some new color schemes, but the rest of the cabin will remain the same.

  2019 Chevrolet Suburban Interior

Finally, there is a Premier molding, which provides 20-inch wheels, xenon headlights, adaptive magnetic transmission control suspension, ventilated front seats, the navigation system, electrically adjustable front seats, cargo carpets and more. wireless charging, 10 speakers, premium Bose surround sound system and more. In addition, there is a total package group available as an option and a separate function in the power supply for each level of equipment.

With its lack of visual change, we do not expect anything new in its standard equipment list. If this is true, look forward to continuing with your standard 18-inch alloy wheels, eight-passenger seats, automatic windshield wipers, three-zone climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 115-volt power outlet, touchscreen. 8 inches, six-speaker audio system and more.

Integrated two-piece grille, body color bumpers, LED daytime running lights, halogen or xenon front and LED taillights. Although there are ten exterior colors and three interior colors, we plan to offer two new variants. The cabin is luxurious: the leather seats; telescopic leather steering wheel; three-zone automatic air conditioner; 8-inch touchscreen.

  2019 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Performance

The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban will continue with the same powertrain. There is a 5.3-liter V8 family unit that offers approximately 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. Until now, this engine was generally available with a 6-speed automatic transmission, but several reports suggest that the new 10-speed gearbox will become a standard feature at all trim levels. With so much power and torque, it’s no wonder that this big, heavy SUV moves so fast. It takes approximately 7.2 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour. Braking is also at a high level, around 131 feet from 60 to 0. When it comes to off-road features, an extra-long wheelbase is an obvious limit for some better features. The average fuel economy is around 15 mpg in the city and 22 on a highway.

2019 Chevrolet Suburban release date and price

The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban is expected to arrive somewhere in the third quarter of next year. We do not expect changes in prices. Therefore, the basic models will be around $ 51,000, while the best-equipped versions could reach $ 70,000.

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2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility: Cop Tires, Cop Suspension, Cop . . . Electric Motor?

Odds are pretty high that if you get pulled over by the police in 2019, it’ll be by an officer driving a Ford. The Blue Oval claims to have a lockdown of 65 percent of U.S. police vehicle sales using 2017 figures. But it’s not resting on its badge: To stay on top of the bad guys and the competition, an all-new 2020 Police Interceptor Utility joins its fleet offerings that also include cop sedans, F-150s, Expeditions, and Transit vans.

Three powertrain options are available for the latest Ford cop SUV—a standard 3.3-liter V-6 with hybrid assistance, an optional 3.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost V-6, and a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated V-6. The engines are all mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive that offers various traction modes, including one for deep snow and sand. According to Ford, the hybrid saves an estimated $5,700 a year in fuel, and running costs are obviously a huge priority for municipalities and fleet operators. The hybrid powertrain has an estimated EPA fuel rating of 24 mpg combined, which is a 41 percent improvement over the outgoing version powered by a 3.7-liter gas-only V-6.

Both the Michigan State Police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have tested the new vehicle, which has a top speed of 137 mph, and Ford says the new Utility hybrid smoked the outgoing 3.7-liter model in the zero-to-60-mph sprint by 1.1 seconds and by 4.7 seconds when running from zero to 100 mph.

Ford states that the Police Interceptor Utility platform was engineered to incorporate the hybrid system and its lithium-ion battery, and that there are no tradeoffs in peace officer, perpetrator, or cargo space. The new Utility is also rated to withstand a 75-mph rear impact, and it’s built to handle chases over railroad tracks and the like. It can wade through up to 18 inches of water at 15 mph and up to 10 inches at 40 mph. Heavy-duty cloth seats, Bluetooth, LED headlights, a tilting and telescoping steering wheel, and a Class III trailer tow receiver with a 5,000-pound capacity are all standard.

Tech goodies include a factory-installed Police Perimeter Alert to keep officers safer while parked. Sensors monitor the vehicle and if motion is detected outside the vehicle, it sounds a chime, turns on the rear camera, rolls up any open windows, and locks the doors. Vinyl seats and flooring, collision mitigation, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, and an on-demand rear camera are among the options.

Given that the Police Interceptor Utility is spun from the all-new, rear-wheel-drive based Explorer, it’s a good bet that all of the non-cop stuff listed here—the powertrains in particular—may preview what will be offered on the civilian version slated to be unveiled very soon.

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2020 Ford Expedition Colors, News, Price

2020 Ford Expedition Colors, News, Price

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2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility: Cop Tires, Cop Suspension, Cop . . . Electric Motor?

Odds are pretty high that if you get pulled over by the police in 2019, it’ll be by an officer driving a Ford. The Blue Oval claims to have a lockdown of 65 percent of U.S. police vehicle sales using 2017 figures. But it’s not resting on its badge: To stay on top of the bad guys and the competition, an all-new 2020 Police Interceptor Utility joins its fleet offerings that also include cop sedans, F-150s, Expeditions, and Transit vans.

Three powertrain options are available for the latest Ford cop SUV—a standard 3.3-liter V-6 with hybrid assistance, an optional 3.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost V-6, and a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated V-6. The engines are all mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive that offers various traction modes, including one for deep snow and sand. According to Ford, the hybrid saves an estimated $5,700 a year in fuel, and running costs are obviously a huge priority for municipalities and fleet operators. The hybrid powertrain has an estimated EPA fuel rating of 24 mpg combined, which is a 41 percent improvement over the outgoing version powered by a 3.7-liter gas-only V-6.

Both the Michigan State Police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have tested the new vehicle, which has a top speed of 137 mph, and Ford says the new Utility hybrid smoked the outgoing 3.7-liter model in the zero-to-60-mph sprint by 1.1 seconds and by 4.7 seconds when running from zero to 100 mph.

Ford states that the Police Interceptor Utility platform was engineered to incorporate the hybrid system and its lithium-ion battery, and that there are no tradeoffs in peace officer, perpetrator, or cargo space. The new Utility is also rated to withstand a 75-mph rear impact, and it’s built to handle chases over railroad tracks and the like. It can wade through up to 18 inches of water at 15 mph and up to 10 inches at 40 mph. Heavy-duty cloth seats, Bluetooth, LED headlights, a tilting and telescoping steering wheel, and a Class III trailer tow receiver with a 5,000-pound capacity are all standard.

Tech goodies include a factory-installed Police Perimeter Alert to keep officers safer while parked. Sensors monitor the vehicle and if motion is detected outside the vehicle, it sounds a chime, turns on the rear camera, rolls up any open windows, and locks the doors. Vinyl seats and flooring, collision mitigation, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, and an on-demand rear camera are among the options.

Given that the Police Interceptor Utility is spun from the all-new, rear-wheel-drive based Explorer, it’s a good bet that all of the non-cop stuff listed here—the powertrains in particular—may preview what will be offered on the civilian version slated to be unveiled very soon.

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