2018 Ford Expedition

Pros: Excellent road manners for such a large vehicle, satisfying acceleration, cavernous cabin space for passengers and cargo, 9200-lb towing capacity

Cons: Fuel economy, maneuverability in tight quarters

CG Says: Ford’s full-size SUV is redesigned from the ground up for 2018, gaining an aluminum body structure on a new high-strength-steel frame, a new 10-speed automatic transmission, and a host of new features. As before, regular- and extended-length models are available, but the latter is now called MAX instead of XL. The lone engine is still a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, but in addition to the 10-speed transmission in place of the previous 6-speed, it gets a bump from 365 horsepower to 375 hp—or 400 hp on the line-topping Platinum model. The second-row seats now tilt and slide forward for easier access to the third row. Available features include a dual-headrest rear-seat entertainment system, panoramic sunroof, hands-free foot-activated liftgate, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, active park assist, wireless device charging, Wi-Fi hotspot, and remote start. Like other full-size SUVs, the Ford Expedition isn’t cheap to buy or cheap operate. However, its excellent redesign for 2018 brings a higher level of all-around refinement and welcome new features, while also improving upon the already-impressive cabin space. If you need the capabilities of a true three-row, body-on-frame SUV, the Ford Expedition should be on your test-drive list.