The 2022 Ford Expedition and Chevy Suburban have a lot in common. Both full-size SUVs offer three rows of seating, powerful engine options, and boat-friendly towing capabilities. So which should you drive home? Let’s take a look at each of these SUVs in detail.
Passenger Space: 2022 Chevy Suburban
With an optional front-row bench seat (available for the entry-level LS only), you can seat up to nine passengers inside the Suburban. The second row is available with a bench seat or captain’s chairs, so you can also configure a cabin with eight or seven seats. With six trim models available, the Suburban offers increasing levels of interior luxury, with options that include leather upholstery and heated seats.
Most 2022 Ford Expedition models seat seven or eight, depending on whether you choose second-row captain’s chairs or a bench seat. The entry-level XL model is the only Expedition that seats five, so you can prioritize cargo space over third-row seating. Like the Suburban, the Expedition offers six trim models, each of which builds on the last with more interior luxury features, such as leather seating and handsome wood trim.
Modern Amenities: 2022 Ford Expedition
Here, the Expedition shines. Ford’s three-row SUV comes standard with its latest infotainment system, SYNC 4, which includes a 12-inch touchscreen and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids — which includes blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking — also comes standard on every Expedition.
The Suburban offers a similar array of standard safety aids, helping you detect and avoid danger with forward collision mitigation and lane departure warning. If you want blind-spot monitoring, however, you’re going to need to upgrade to the upscale Premier trim model. The Suburban’s standard infotainment system does include the same wireless smartphone connectivity features mentioned above. However, it has a smaller, 8-inch touchscreen.
Refined Performance: 2022 Ford Expedition
With more standard power, the Expedition will also impress you with its smooth, refined acceleration. The suspension is tuned to absorb bumps in the road, adding to your overall ride comfort. The Expedition also offers more power than the Suburban, with a 440-horsepower version of its twin-turbo V6 with the off-road-ready Timberline trim model and Stealth Performance Package.
- Twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine (375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque)
- Platinum V6 (400 hp, 480 lb-ft)
- Timberline V6 (440 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- 10-speed-automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Optional four-wheel drive
The full-size Suburban also puts an emphasis on a smooth ride and powerful acceleration. However, it never gives you quite as much power as the Expedition, whether you’re shopping its standard engine or optional upgrades.
- 5.3L V8 (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- Optional turbocharged 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Optional four-wheel drive
Max Towing: 2022 Ford Expedition
As you might expect from the more powerful SUV, the Expedition can tow the biggest boat or camper. Properly equipped, Ford’s full-size SUV can tow max loads of 9,300 pounds. In its most powerful form, the Chevy Suburban can tow max loads of 8,300 pounds. Both models are undeniably powerful, but the Expedition is the wiser choice for families with especially big toys at home.
Your New SUV
The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban might offer an extra seat, but it’s the 2022 Ford Expedition that really comes through with everyday refinement and rich interior comfort. Choose the Expedition for the best possible family road trip.