The 2020 Ford Expedition and 2020 GMC Yukon XL are both top contenders in the large SUV class, but with Ford’s power and ride, you will surely be impressed. Stop by Brighton Ford to take a look at a new 2020 Ford Expedition.
Passenger/Cargo and Towing Specs
If you are looking for a vehicle that can do it all, the Ford Expedition is for you. It has the capabilities of a truck, but also the convenience and style of an SUV. The Expedition can seat comfortably up to eight people with three rows of seating. Ford also boasts an enormous amount of cargo space in their Expedition. The Expedition has a standard body length of 20.9 cubic feet of space behind the third row. Folding those seats down, you can get a spacious 104.6 cubic feet. Not only can you travel in style and bring your gear, but you can also tow your favorite recreation toys. When fully equipped, the Expedition has an impressive towing capacity up to 9,300 pounds. The Expedition comes in four trim levels: XLT, Limited, the new-for-2020 King Ranch, and Platinum. Each Expedition trim is also available as an extended-wheelbase Expedition Max.
The GMC Yukon XL has some perks but is not the best choice in large size SUVs. It has all of the same features as the regular Yukon trims but with more space. It can seat eight, with the option to seat nine if you opt for a front bench seat. The upgraded XL will get 39.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row and 121.7 cubic feet of cargo space with all of the seats folded down. That is a lot of vehicle to drive around town and navigate in tight spots. The high load floor eats up some of the cargo room. The Yukon XL may be longer, but it’s not quite up to the Expedition’s towing capacity. The Yukon can pull a maximum of 8,500 pounds. There are four trims available in the Yukon XL: SLE, SLT Stand Edition, SLT, and Denali.
If you are looking for a great infotainment package, every Expedition comes standard with a user-friendly SYNC 3 infotainment system, which includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with an easy to use 8-inch touch screen. Other standard features include satellite radio, voice recognition, four USB ports, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Now standard in all models for your peace of mind is the Ford Co-Pilot360 with Blind Spot Information System, Pre-collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, and Adaptive Cruise with Stop-and-Go.
The Yukon also comes with a number of standard tech features. The base model comes standard with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a nine-speaker Bose sound system, five USB ports, Bluetooth, voice recognition, satellite radio, HD Radio, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Remote start, remote keyless entry, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a 110-volt power outlet are also standard. The downfall to its infotainment system is that some functions are buried deep in the system’s menus and require multiple steps to access. Standard safety features include a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, and the Teen Driver system. The standard rear-view camera on the Yukon is difficult to use at night or in a parking garage with its low resolution, making it hard to see while backing up.
Starting price for the 2020 Ford Expedition is $52,810 for the XLT to $76,965 for the Platinum Max edition, with an estimated 17/23 MPG city and highway. All models’ come standard with a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission that puts out 470 pound-feet of torque. In the top Platinum trim, output is tuned to 400 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. No need for a powerful V8 engine with this power.
Pricing for the Yukon XL starts at $54,410 for the Basic SLE to $79,350 for the loaded Denali. The Yukon gets an estimated 14/21 mpg in the city and highway. The 2020 GMC Yukon has two powertrain choices. The base engine is a 5.3-liter V8 that produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. It’s paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The optional powertrain consists of a 6.2-liter V8, which makes 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Expedition has the edge on Yukon with its power and performance, as well as towing capacity. It delivers all that you need without the added extra length of the Yukon. You can’t go wrong with the complete package of a Ford.