The sales of SUVs in the past two years have seen significant drops and a change in this trend is not likely to happen because of the still unstable price of fuel. But as if not taking a hint from these, Ford unveiled another one in the Houston Auto Show. The new SUV is the 2007 Ford Expedition and it is expected to hit the showrooms this fall.
Entering the showrooms as a fully revamped full-size SUV, the 2007 Ford Expedition will be available in two wheelbase lengths, with the regular model simply called the Ford Expedition and the long-wheelbase model to be called the Ford Expedition EL (Extended Length). Both models would come with a standard 5.4-litter V8 engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission.
So what could have been the reason behind Ford’s re-introduction of a fuel thirsty vehicle? Apparently, Ford has found a reason to sell the SUV for 2007, and that reason has nothing to do with fuel economy. According to the company, “Many customers demand the kind of capability for hauling people and cargo that can only come from a full-size SUV.” And that makes sense. Further, Ford has to give an answer to the challenge being provided by the Chevrolet Suburban and the GMC Yukon XL, and the 2007 Ford Expedition seems to be ready enough for the challenge.
So what else can we expect from the Ford Expedition and Expedition EL when they hit the showrooms this fall?
• More cargo and passenger space from the Ford Expedition EL.
• A new exterior style with design cues from the best-selling Ford F-Series and the Super Chief concept that the company unveiled during the Detroit Auto Show.
• A new level of comfort, refinement and quality for the interior with fully redesigned seats, steering wheel, door panels and console, and various other upgrades for individual Expedition trim levels.
• Added safety and security with standard features like the AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and dual-stage front air bags.
These are but a few of the new features that we can expect from the 2007 Ford Expedition and Expedition EL. For a complete and more detailed list of features and specs, just visit Ford’s official site.
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February 27th, 2006 at 10:41 am
I won’t one!!
February 27th, 2006 at 10:42 am
my mother in law just bought an new cad and the expo reminds me alot like the cad they had on superboel 2006 thats the one she bought, i want king ranch like this.
May 28th, 2006 at 4:32 pm
I can not believe they’ve discontinued the King Ranch Expeditions after 2006!! With the planned upgrades for 2007 they finally have a chance to make the KR Expedition interior as nice as that of the KR F150!! Hellllo Texas!!
With that said, the 2007 Expedition looks so much better than the retooled Yukon Denali - with that new goofy front end GM has ruined that line. I mean what was the Denali except for that awesome eye-catching chrome front grill?