Lets say you need a vehicle with room for more than five passengers, a large cargo area, and the ability to pull a heavy trailer. A full-size three-row SUV should work well, but which one? The most significant news this year is the redesigned Ford Expedition . Ford has given its biggest SUV a complete makeover with a more upscale interior, new technology features and a novel split-opening tailgate.
Its a compelling pick for a big SUV, but its not the only one vying for your attention. The GMC Yukon got its own refresh for 2025. Its not as comprehensive as the Expeditions, but it too features a significant interior and technology overhaul that further distances it from its mechanical twin, the Chevy Tahoe. Edmunds auto experts tested both to determine which one is the better buy.
Power and fuel economy
The Expedition has a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 in two versions. The standard-output V6 produces 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, while the high-output version pumps out 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg combined with standard rear-wheel drive and 18 mpg combined with optional four-wheel drive.
The Yukons engine choices are an interesting contrast. The standard 5.3-liter V8 produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft, while the 6.2-liter V8 standard on top trim levels has a more competitive 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. Fuel economy is up to 17 mpg combined for the 5.3-liter V8; the 6.2-liter gets 16 mpg combined.
At the Edmunds test track, an Expedition with the high-output V6 accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. Thats a second quicker than the Yukon with its bigger V8. The Yukon does have an efficiency ace up its sleeve, however. You can get an optional turbodiesel six-cylinder that makes 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft and gets up to an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined.
Advantage: Tie
Space and towing
Third-row space is exceptional in both, especially for tall teens or adults. On paper, though, the Expedition has a slight advantage with its 36.5 inches of third-row legroom compared to the Yukons 34.9 inches.
Their respective specs also indicate the Yukon has more cargo space. However, in Edmunds testing, Fords full-size SUV could hold more pieces of luggage behind its third row seat. Specifically, the cargo area is wider back there.
For really big gear hauling, the Expedition can tow a maximum of 9,600 pounds. The Yukon maxes out at 8,400 pounds.
Advantage: Ford Expedition
Comfort
Both of these SUVs are well-suited for big families. There are subtle differences, however. The Expeditions greatest strength is undoubtedly space. Theres ample room for passengers in every seat, and the seats are comfortable, especially for the driver and front passenger. We like them better than the Yukons front seats for comfort on long drives. Weve also found that the Expedition has less wind and road noise on the highway than the Yukon.
Most SUVs based on trucks are subject to undue vibrations and reverberations throughout the cabin, but the Expedition keeps those to a minimum. It also has a smooth ride over bumps and ruts. The Yukon offers an optional adaptive air suspension that can adjust the SUVs ride height and automatically soften the shock absorbers to help smooth out the ride even further, but overall weve found the Expedition more relaxing and comfortable to drive.
Advantage: Ford Expedition
The GMC Yukon has a distinctive 16.8-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen that features a Google-based operating system. The Google integration provides the familiarity of Google Maps and other Google features, such as the voice-based Assistant app. There is an 11-inch digital instrument panel as well with customizable layouts and information. This is a very good tech package that Edmunds rates highly for its functionality and feature content.
That said, we rate the Expeditions system even higher. It consists of a 13.2-inch touchscreen interface that works in concert with an enormous 24-inch ultra-wide dash-top screen that acts as a combination instrument panel and customizable secondary display for the touchscreen. These screens are bright and easy to read and dont feel like tech for techs sake they actually improve functionality.
Both SUVs offer hands-free highway driving assist technology: GMCs is called Super Cruise and Fords is called BlueCruise. Both are effective and reliable, and if either enjoys the slightest advantage, its the GMC thanks to its light-up steering wheel that makes it perfectly obvious when the system is operating or needs your attention.
Advantage: Ford Expedition
Edmunds says
While the Yukon is luxurious, comfortable and packed with impressive technology features, the Ford Expedition quite simply outdoes it in most respects. It also boasts multiple high-end trim levels that easily hold their own against the top trims of the Yukon for luxury appeal.
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This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds . James Riswick is a contributor at Edmunds.
假设你需要一辆能容纳五名以上乘客、拥有宽敞载货空间且具备牵引重型拖车能力的车型。全尺寸三排座SUV会是不错的选择，但具体该选哪款呢？今年最引人瞩目的消息是经过重新设计的福特远征（Ford Expedition）。福特为这款旗舰SUV进行了全面升级，配备了更豪华的内饰、新增多项科技功能，并创新性地采用了分段式开启尾门设计。
这款大型SUV确实是个引人注目的选择，但并非唯一争夺您青睐的车型。GMC Yukon也推出了2025款升级版。虽然其更新幅度不及福特远征（Expedition）全面，但同样对内饰和科技配置进行了重大革新，进一步拉开了与其机械孪生兄弟雪佛兰Tahoe的差距。埃德蒙兹（Edmunds）汽车专家对两款车型进行了测评，以判断哪款更值得购买。
动力与燃油经济性
福特远征者搭载了3.5升V6涡轮增压发动机，提供两种版本选择。标准功率版本可输出400马力和480磅-英尺扭矩，而高功率版本则能爆发出440马力和510磅-英尺扭矩。根据美国环保署（EPA）测算，该车型在后驱标准配置下的综合油耗为19英里/加仑，选装四驱系统后综合油耗为18英里/加仑。
Yukon的发动机配置呈现出有趣的对比。标准版5.3升V8发动机可输出355马力和383磅-英尺扭矩，而顶配车型标配的6.2升V8发动机则具备更具竞争力的420马力和460磅-英尺扭矩。在燃油经济性方面，5.3升V8版本综合油耗为17英里/加仑，6.2升版本则为16英里/加仑。
在埃德蒙兹测试赛道上，搭载高功率V6发动机的Expedition车型从静止加速至60英里/小时仅需5.5秒，比配备更大排量V8发动机的Yukon快了一秒。不过Yukon在能效方面藏有王牌——可选装的涡轮增压柴油六缸发动机可输出305马力和495磅-英尺扭矩，美国环保署预估其综合油耗可达23英里/加仑。
优势：平局
太空与拖曳
两款车型的第三排空间都非常出色，尤其适合身材高大的青少年或成年人。不过从数据上看，远征（Expedition）以36.5英寸的第三排腿部空间略胜一筹，而育空（Yukon）则为34.9英寸。
虽然两款车的参数显示育空（Yukon）拥有更大的载货空间，但根据埃德蒙兹（Edmunds）的实测数据，福特全尺寸SUV在第三排座椅后方能容纳更多行李。具体而言，该区域的货舱宽度更具优势。
在重型装备牵引方面，福特远征（Expedition）的最大拖曳能力可达9600磅，而育空（Yukon）的最高拖曳重量则为8400磅。
优势：福特远征者（Ford Expedition）
舒适
这两款SUV都非常适合大家庭使用，但仍存在细微差别。**远征者**的最大优势无疑是空间表现。每排座位都拥有充裕的乘坐空间，座椅舒适性出色，尤其对驾驶员和前座乘客而言。我们认为其在长途驾驶中的舒适性优于**育空**的前排座椅。此外我们还发现，**远征者**在高速行驶时的风噪和路噪控制也优于**育空**。
大多数基于卡车平台的SUV都存在车厢内过度振动和共鸣的问题，但远征者(Expedition)将这些影响降到了最低。它在颠簸路面上的行驶也相当平稳。育空(Yukon)提供可选的自适应空气悬架，能够调节车身高度并自动软化减震器以进一步提升行驶平顺性，但总体而言，我们发现远征者的驾驶体验更为轻松舒适。
优势：福特远征者（Ford Expedition）
GMC Yukon配备了一块独特的16.8英寸竖置触控屏，搭载基于谷歌的操作系统。该系统的谷歌集成功能提供了用户熟悉的谷歌地图及其他谷歌特性，例如基于语音的助手应用。车辆还配有一块11英寸数字仪表盘，支持布局与信息自定义。埃德蒙兹汽车网高度评价这套技术套件，认为其功能性与配置内容表现出色。
尽管如此，我们对远征者（Expedition）车载系统的评价更高。该系统包含一块13.2英寸的触摸屏界面，与一块巨大的24英寸超宽仪表台屏幕协同工作——后者兼具组合仪表盘功能，并可作为触摸屏的可定制辅助显示屏。这些屏幕亮度充足、易于阅读，并非为了技术而技术，而是切实提升了功能性。
这两款SUV均配备高速公路脱手驾驶辅助技术：通用汽车的版本名为Super Cruise（超级巡航），福特则命名为BlueCruise（蓝智驾）。两套系统均高效可靠，若论细微优势，通用汽车凭借其发光方向盘略胜一筹——该系统运行时或需要驾驶员介入时，灯光提示能清晰传达状态。
优势：福特远征者
埃德蒙兹表示
尽管**育空**（Yukon）车型以豪华舒适著称，并配备了令人印象深刻的技术功能，但**福特远征**（Ford Expedition）在多数方面更胜一筹。该车还提供多种高端配置版本，其豪华质感足以媲美**育空**的顶配车型。
本文由汽车网站Edmunds提供给美联社。詹姆斯·里斯维克（James Riswick）是Edmunds的特约撰稿人。
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