The 2019 Ford Expedition is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine as standard which is paired up with a new 10-speed automatic transmission that powers the rear wheels as standard. The engine is rated for 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque in the lower trims while the top-end Platinum trims bump it to 400 hp and 470 lb-ft, which although is dependent on premium octane fuel only.
Performance from this small engine is rather strong as it takes under 6 seconds for the 0-60 mpg sprint while the quarter-mile is covered in just 14.6 seconds. Although the standard towing capacity is limited to just 6,000 lbs, opting for the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package increases its potency to a class-leading 9,300 lbs. Although the gas pedal is abrupt in response, driving in Eco mode smoothes out the throttle response rather well.
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Model
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Ford Expedition XLT
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Chevrolet Tahoe LS
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Nissan Armada SV
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Toyota Sequoia SR5
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MSRP
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$53,525
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$49,295
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$48,495
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$50,375
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Engine
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3.5L, Twin-Turbo V6
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5.3L, Naturally Aspirated V8
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5.6L, Naturally Aspirated V8
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5.7L, Naturally Aspirated V8
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Drivetrain
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RWD
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RWD
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RWD
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RWD
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Transmission
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10-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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7-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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Power
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375 hp @ 5,000 rpm
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355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
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390 hp @ 5,800 rpm
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381 hp @ 5,600 rpm
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Torque
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470 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
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383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
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394 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
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401 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
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0-60 mph (sec)
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5.9
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7.0
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6.4
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6.6
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Quarter Mile (sec)
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14.6
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15.5
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15.0
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15.2
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Top Speed (mph)
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132
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124
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132
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115
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Towing Capacity (lbs)
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6,000
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6,600
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8,500
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7,400
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The 2019 Expedition is the most expensive one in this lineup of cars while the Nissan Armada is the most affordable, though it is also the oldest one here. It takes half a second more in the 0-60 mph test but has solid towing capabilities. The Chevy Tahoe is the most underpowered of the lot and hence has a similar performance to offer, while the Sequoia has decent towing power but is slower than the Armada in the straight-line acceleration tests.
How does the 2019 Ford Expedition SUV handle?
The large and brawny Expedition is deceptively quick off the line but one can never get away from the heft of this full-size SUV. It has plenty of lateral body movement and hence is best driven with a light foot, especially in the corners. The steering response is pretty slow as well and there is hardly any feedback from it either. The steering wheel too feels too large and truck-like which does not encourage high-speed maneuvers.
An unloaded Expedition might feel bouncy and jittery on the road, similar to the trucks, but it does settle down once there is sufficient weight in the cabin. Although the Expedition also gets 4WD with low gear ratios and a lockable rear differential, the large dimensions of the SUV mean that one has to be really careful of the placement of the vehicle while negotiating tricky terrains and isn’t the easiest one to be driven off-the-road.
2019 Ford Expedition Braking Performance
The brake pedal does not offer a great amount of feedback and isn’t too reassuring either even in the panic braking scenario. The pedal travel is longer than one would like, which becomes cumbersome in city driving conditions. That being said, the 13-inch front and 13.5-inch rear disc brakes assure a 60-0 mph braking distance of a pretty respectable 133 feet for this almost 5,500 lbs SUV.
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Model
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Ford Expedition
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Chevrolet Tahoe
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Nissan Armada
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Toyota Sequoia
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Brake Rotors - Front (in)
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13.0
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13.0
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13.8
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13.9
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Brake Rotors - Rear (in)
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13.5
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13.6
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13.8
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13.6
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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5,443
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5,220
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5,730
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6,000
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60-0 mph (ft)
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133
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138
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130
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132
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The Nissan Armada has the largest front and rear brake rotors combination and hence in spite of its heavyweight, it has the shortest stopping distance. The Toyota Sequoia is the heaviest of the lot and yet has a pretty decent 60-0 mph braking distance in our tests. The Chevrolet Tahoe is the sore loser here, as it travels the farthest even though it is the lightest SUV in this comparison.
