Introduction
This is a time of year to bring the family and friends for a ride to the hot spots with bigger toys in tow, like boats, bikes, campers, and more. The best way to manage all this cargo with enough space left over for passengers and bags is by buying a Ford full-size SUV like the 2024 Ford Expedition.
For four years running, the Chevy Suburban was named the best large SUV for families. The Chevy Suburban fits up to nine passengers, and like the Ford Expedition, towing a trailer with your essential gear is why more SUV shoppers look to full-size SUVs instead of compact or midsize SUVs.
Ford and Chevy's SUVs are the top picks, and here, we compare the Expedition and the Suburban so you have the information you need while shopping for your full-size SUV.
Key Takeaways
- Ford has updated and upgraded the 2024 Expedition with more ways to customize and entertain so you can combine your style into your daily driving experience.
- The 2024 Ford Expedition has selectable drive modes, allowing you to adapt your SUV to difficult terrain and road conditions.
- The Expedition models are incredible SUVs with powerful engine V6 and diesel options to move this Ford giant over mountains.
Upgrades and Updates: 2024 Ford Expedition vs 2024 Chevy Suburban
In 2024, the Ford Expedition was updated and upgraded. You can now opt for the new Wild Green exterior paint color so that you can incorporate your style on the outside.
The Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package with the new front tow hooks will add more capability to your 4x4 Ford Expedition XLT, Limited, King, and Platinum.
With the newly added second-row USB-C charging ports, you can connect more devices on the go. Ford has also added SiriusXM Radio with 360L to every 2024 Expedition, which means you can access thousands of entertainment and news channels.
In November 2023, Chevrolet announced that the Suburban would be redesigned and enhanced for the 2025 model year. The 2024 Chevy Suburban lineup remains in its twelfth generation of production, and these full-size SUVs are available in six trims: LS, LT, Z71, RST, Premier, and High Country.
Power, Performance, and Powertrain: 2024 Ford Expedition vs 2024 Chevy Suburban
Ford powers the Expedition models with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine and a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. The Limited Stealth Performance and Timberline trims have dual stainless steel dual exhausts, while the rest of the models have a single exhaust.
With seven selectable drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Grass/Gravel/Snow, and Mud/Ruts, you can adapt your SUV to challenging driving conditions inside the cabin.
Ford has made the ride smoother, so you and your passengers feel fewer bumps through the Continuous Controlled Damping (CCD) with Suspension Road Preview, which allows you to view imperfections in the road through the mounted camera in the grille of the front end.
The Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package allows you to do more with your 4x4 Expedition, giving your SUV a towing capacity of up to 9,200 pounds.
The 2024 Chevy Suburban puts power and performance under the hood with a 5.3L V8 engine, which is standard in the LS, LT, Z71, RST, and Premier trims. The Expedition High Country has a 6.2L V8 engine. Ford offers the 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine as an option for every model.
Comfort, Cargo, and Technology: 2024 Ford Expedition vs 2024 Chevy Suburban
Transporting you and your family or crew with so much power and capability is easy with the 2024 Ford Expedition. It’s also a comfortable ride, with seating for up to eight passengers, depending on the model and seating configuration. There is plenty of legroom but also enough space for cargo and equipment. The Limited trim includes heated front-row and second-row seats. You’ll get almost a foot more lengthwise of wheelbase if you opt for the Expedition MAX model.
Every journey needs some entertainment, so Ford provides a 12-inch display screen and includes FordPass Connect, which has a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.Ford also ensures you arrive at your destination safely by including the Ford Co-Pilot360 system of safety features, such as Lane Keeping Assist.
The Suburban, Chevy’s largest SUV, has carpeted floors, three years of Onstar Remote Access with Wi-Fi capability, and room for up to eight passengers and cargo, making it a competitor in its category in many classes.
Like Ford, Chevrolet also offers a safety system. The Suburban is equipped with the Chevy Safety Assist system, which has six features to assist with driver focus and enhance safety through alerts and warnings like Ford’s Lane Keeping Assist.There is an optional rear-seat media system and a 10.2-inch touchscreen display to keep everyone entertained while you focus on the road.
Start Your Ford Expedition with the Jarrett Scott Ford Family
As one of Florida’s oldest and most trusted Ford dealerships, we are committed to welcoming you into the Ford family when you buy your new Ford car, truck, or SUV. It is truly our pleasure to help you find a 2024 Ford Expedition to meet your needs. Jarrett Scott Ford has over forty years of experience and can’t wait to show you our best inventory of Ford Expeditions so you can make your best decision.