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5 Features That Make the 2024 Ford Expedition an Unrivaled Family SUV

2024 Ford Expedition

Ready for an unmatched driving experience? The 2024 Ford Expedition boasts a deluxe, spacious interior, energetic engines, and lots of standard equipment. Let's take a closer look at what makes the new Expedition such an iconic SUV.

1. Captivating Exterior

Designed to impress with its aggressive styling, nothing screams excitement like the new Ford Expedition. Its commanding presence is complemented by bold, well-sculpted lines that give it an athletic stance. The front fascia displays a massive grille with a unique chrome finish and an attractive Ford logo. Light your way around with LED reflector headlamps and incandescent tailamps. The running boards make it easier to enter and exit the car.

2. Reliable Performance

Driving should be far more than just arriving at your destination. The new Expedition proves to be a reliable friend on the road thanks to performance features like electronic stability control and hill start assist that help drivers stay in control in challenging road conditions.

Under the hood, the standard engine is a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder delivering 380 horsepower and 470 lb. feet of torque while paired with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. The transmission offers fast and smooth shifts, and the powertrain feels refined. When adequately equipped, the Expedition can tow up to 9,300 pounds.

3. Modern Safety Technology

Your new Expedition comes equipped with a plethora of advanced safety features to give you added confidence on the road. The rearview camera will notify you of obstacles while parking, and MyKey technology will let you set specific driving settings to enhance safe and responsible driving. The lane-keeping system will inform you if you begin to drift from your lane, and the blind spot information system will detect cars in your blind zones and warn you of their presence.

4. Contemporary Interior

Get a sense of comfort that is personalized to suit you when you enter the new Expedition. Eight-way power driver seat and four-way manual passenger seat maximize comfort during trips. Tri-zone electronic auto temperature control allows you to adjust three different temperatures between the driver and front and rear occupants. Standard entertainment systems include SYNC 4 with a 12-inch center stack screen, Wi-Fi, and navigation.

5. Abundant Space 

The 2024 Expedition accommodates five to eight passengers across two or three rows, depending on the configuration. All rows have enough headroom and legroom, even for taller passengers. The standard cargo volume with all seats folded down is 104.6 cubic feet, and 57.5 cubic feet behind the second row.

Whether you need a reliable SUV for your daily commutes or weekend escapades, the 2024 Expedition is ready to deliver. Its body-on-frame design and high ground clearance help it to conquer obstacles like rocks and uneven roads without destroying the vehicle's undercarriage. Visit Monaco Ford of Niantic in Niantic, CT to take the 2024 Expedition for a test drive.

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