SoonerLS Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Anyone else getting a GM SUV vibe from the exterior from the A-pillar back? The Expedition doesn't look like a fat minivan, so, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 You can certainly see the lingering influence of the styling from the old PAG group, whether you are looking at SUVs or cars. Remove the badges and this new Expy could easily be mistaken for a large Land Rover. Same could be said to a lesser degree for the Fusion and Jaguar, the Mustang and Aston. I wonder how much of that can be traced to the Callum brothers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 That is huge-according to my daughters in law! And people with little kids for sure are a factor. We had that with the 99 Expy and 2003 Aviator but lost it when we switched to Edge (then Escape and now MKX) in 2008. Can't say that I miss it - the power liftgate works much better for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 You can certainly see the lingering influence of the styling from the old PAG group, whether you are looking at SUVs or cars. Remove the badges and this new Expy could easily be mistaken for a large Land Rover. Same could be said to a lesser degree for the Fusion and Jaguar, the Mustang and Aston. I wonder how much of that can be traced to the Callum brothers? I don't see that as a bad thing. Also, Moray Callum works for Ford still, so that's probably why. We had that with the 99 Expy and 2003 Aviator but lost it when we switched to Edge (then Escape and now MKX) in 2008. Can't say that I miss it - the power liftgate works much better for us. While power liftgates have definitely made the liftglass less necessary (especially the kick activated ones now), there are times where it'd be nice to just quickly open the liftglass, throw something in, and close it again, rather than waiting for the liftgate to fully open, then fully close. Not to mention if you're in a confined space where you might not be able to open the full liftgate (garage, etc.) That said, I've gotten used to the liftgate only, but I just thought it was nice to see they retained it for the large SUVs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I can see it in certain circumstances and it makes more sense with the larger vehicles. But not a dealbreaker like it was before the power liftgates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I can see it in certain circumstances and it makes more sense with the larger vehicles. But not a dealbreaker like it was before the power liftgates. We had it on previous Expeditions, but lost it on our new Explorer. It came in really handy on the Expy, especially in the garage and in tight parking lots. So far, it hasn't been too much of an issue with the Explorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 While power liftgates have definitely made the liftglass less necessary (especially the kick activated ones now), there are times where it'd be nice to just quickly open the liftglass, throw something in, and close it again, rather than waiting for the liftgate to fully open, then fully close. Not to mention if you're in a confined space where you might not be able to open the full liftgate (garage, etc.) That said, I've gotten used to the liftgate only, but I just thought it was nice to see they retained it for the large SUVs. I know on the new Escape it has a sensor that prevents the liftgate from raising up and hitting overhead objects like garage doors and roofs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Those videos at truck trend were taken down, I'm glad I grabbed screen shots. I made the mistake of refreshing the page to see the comments, but found they took it down, so I couldn't watch the videos again. We're 25 minutes away from the official reveal. Edited February 7, 2017 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Handsome, well-detailed, and bringing the Al. What's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Here is the EL version: More here: https://www.at.ford.com/en/homepage/news-and-clipsheet/news/2017/2/expedition.html Edited February 7, 2017 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I like how they have a countdown timer just to get to a screen that says "stay tuned for an all-new vehicle announcement" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) http://www.ford.com/suvs/expedition/2018/ The EL is being named Expedition Max now. Edited February 7, 2017 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Watching the livestream on Facebook now Joe looks uncomfortable today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 The red one is the one I've seen previously. I absolutely love it. Clean, modern, and distinctive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 The red one is the one I've seen previously. I absolutely love it. Clean, modern, and distinctive. Agreed! The red one looks spectacular! The only engine mentioned in the press release is the 3.5L EB. Surely that's not going to be the only engine available, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Agreed! The red one looks spectacular! The only engine mentioned in the press release is the 3.5L EB. Surely that's not going to be the only engine available, is it? Well, there's the diesel rumor......they're likely waiting to reveal that in F-150 at some point first. I'm surprised the 2.7 isn't standard, though. Edited February 7, 2017 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 this press conference is a debacle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 this press conference is a debacle Not watching....are there issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Well, there's the diesel rumor......they're likely waiting to reveal that in F-150 at some point first. I'm surprised the 2.7 isn't standard, though. Well, the diesel has already been revealed for the F150. I was expecting the 2.7L as standard as well. Of course, they may be just releasing the 3.5L at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Not watching....are there issues? Yeah, whoever is running the slideshow keeps putting in on the wrong slides from what the presenter wants. Also, and maybe this is just me, but the screen is dim in the video feed, so difficult to see it because it's outdoors. ---- Some interesting tidbits: -sliding second row -reclining third row (while maintaining powerfold ability) -button in cargo area to fold second row down too -300-pound weight loss - I would've expected a lot more. But it did also become 4" longer overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Well, the diesel has already been revealed for the F150. I was expecting the 2.7L as standard as well. Of course, they may be just releasing the 3.5L at first. It was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Not watching....are there issues? Between what rmc said and the fact that nobody can finish a sentence without stuttering its just a comedy show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 The Platinum looks great inside and out. The lower level seats and dash in the pics are not nearly as appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I think I would have liked the center console to flow through a little more and be a little less F150, but overall I think they did a good job. I hope they have some different trim levels allowing for a body color grill, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 It was? Dude, where you been? 3.0L in the '18 F150, but not available until Q1 or Q2 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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