Growing families need a vehicle that can grow with them. That’s why so many gravitate towards a full-size SUV. These people-haulers offer plenty of room for people and their things, making them an ideal choice for the family on the go.
We’re going to help you figure out which full-size SUV you should buy. Let’s take a closer look at two of the most popular vehicles on the roads, the 2022 Ford Expedition MAX and 2022 Chevrolet Suburban, to learn where they’re similar and where they differ.
Exterior
Whether you’re dropping the kids off in the carpool lane or hauling materials for your latest home improvement project, the new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX and 2022 Chevrolet Suburban leave a lasting impression. These full-size SUVs turn heads with their chiseled lines, wide stances, and aggressive side profiles. Ford pairs the new Expedition MAX with a sleek honeycomb grille framed by c-shaped LED running lights, while the Chevrolet Suburban features a dual-port grille.
Both the new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX and 2022 Chevy Suburban feature a hands-free gesture liftgate that opens when you kick your foot below the rear bumper. They also offer power-retractable assist steps, LED headlights, and heated side-view mirrors. These full-size SUVs can also be paired with roof-rack cross rails that make it easy to bring awkward shaped cargo along for the ride.
The new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX is offered in seven contemporary colors and nine head-turning wheel styles. By contrast, the new 2022 Chevrolet SUburban is offered in 10 simple colors and 15 wheel styles to choose from.
Advantage of the 2022 Ford Expedition MAX
- Aggressive styling leaves a lasting impression
- Roof-rack cross rails make it easy to bring more along for the ride
Interior
The new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX and 2022 Chevrolet Suburban’s interiors continue the stylish trends started by the exteriors. These three-row SUVs offer plenty of space for people and their things, with available leather-appointed seats that elevate comfort levels. The new Expedition MAX seats up to eight people, while the new Suburban manages to squeeze in up to nine people.
With three rows of seats each, these full-size SUVs have loads of cargo space to work with. The new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX offers 121.5 cubic feet of cargo space, while the new Suburban tops out at 144.7 cubic feet. These SUVs both feature available power-folding rear seats and a cargo-management system that make it easy to take full advantage of the ample cargo space. Other amenities include tri-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic moonroof, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
There are a few things you’ll only find on the new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX though. It’s available with a 12.4-inch driver information center that displays more information than Suburban’s 12-inch gauge screen. It’s also available with heated and ventilated front seats, a feature noticeably absent on the Suburban. The new Expedition MAX can even be had with ambient lighting to set the mood throughout the vehicle.
Advantage of the 2022 Ford Expedition MAX
- Available with heated and ventilated front seats
- Ambient lighting adds a contemporary vibe
- 12.4-inch driver information display makes it easy to take in driver information at a glance
Technology
Wherever the road takes you, the new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX keeps you connected with the Sync® 4A infotainment system. This feature offers wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, so you can sync your device to stream music, answer calls, look up directions, and more from the 15.5-inch touchscreen. This full-size SUV also offers 4G LTE Wi-Fi® (data plan required) via its FordPass connect service that supports up to 10 devices, so you and your passengers miss nothing.
Over on the new Suburban, we’ll find the new Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system that supports smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though the touchscreen tops out at 10.2 inches. Like its Ford counterpart, the new Suburban features a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot (data plan required). However, it only supports up to seven devices, three less than the Expedition MAX’s hotspot.
When it comes to sound systems, the new Ford Expedition MAX is the undisputed champion with its 22-speaker B&O® sound system by Bang & Olufsen® that includes a subwoofer. By contrast, the new Chevy Suburban only offers an available Bose® 10-speaker surround sound system.
Both of these vehicles feature a wireless charging pad and a trial subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio.
There is something you’ll only find on the new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX though: the new Ford BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving. This feature allows you to drive hands-free on compatible, pre-qualified sections of divided highways called Hands-Free Blue Zones. While activated, the system uses a driver-facing camera to monitor the driver and ensure their eyes are staying on the road while driving hands-free, so you can travel in comfort.
Advantage of the 2022 Ford Expedition MAX
- Ford BlueCruise allows hands-free driving on compatible highways
- Available with a massive 15.5-inch touchscreen
- B&O® sound system by Bang & Olufsen® offers more speakers than the Suburban
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot supports more devices
Safety
The new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX and 2022 Chevrolet Suburban leave nothing to chance when it comes to your safety. These full-size SUVs are loaded with the latest in advanced safety features to keep you and your loved ones safe, including:
- Forward-collision alert
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Front and rear park assist
- Lane change alert
- Side blind-zone alert
- Trailer side blind-zone alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Tire-pressure monitoring system
- Surround-view camera
There are several features you’ll only find on the new Ford Expedition MAX though. This full-size SUV features Active Park Assist 2.0 that takes the hassle out of parallel and perpendicular parking. The system can identify a suitable spot and then, with the push of a button, steer the Expedition MAX into place for you. The new Expedition MAX also features an all-new intersection assist that alerts you to cars coming your way when you’re turning at an intersection.
Advantage of the 2022 Ford Expedition MAX
- Active Park Assist 2.0 lets you parallel and perpendicular park with the push of a button
- Features intersection assist to keep you alert when turning at an intersection
Performance
Let’s turn our attention to the power lying below the hood. The new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX keeps things simple, offering a V-6 engine that’s available in a high-output configuration:
- 3.5-Liter EcoBoost® V-6 Engine
- 380 horsepower
- 470 pound-feet of torque
- 3.5-Liter EcoBoost High-Output V-6 Engine
- 440 horsepower
- 510 pound-feet of torque
These engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and when properly equipped, the high-output configuration can tow a best-in-class 9,300 pounds. The new Ford Expedition MAX features an intelligent four-wheel drive with Terrain Management System™ that lets you fine tune how the vehicle handles based on current road conditions. This full-size SUV also features an independent rear suspension and ProTrailer Backup Assist™ 2.0.
Meanwhile, the new 2022 Chevrolet Suburban offers three powertrains to choose from:
- 5.3-Liter V-8 Engine
- 355 horsepower
- 383 pound-feet of torque
- 6.2-Liter V-8 Engine
- 420 horsepower
- 460 pound-feet of torque
- 3.0-Liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel Engine
- 277 horsepower
- 460 pound-feet of torque
Like the Suburban, these engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. However, they tap out at a 7,800-pound towing capacity. The new Chevy Suburban features an AutoTrac® 2-speed transfer case that allows you to switch between two-wheel and four-wheel drive. This full-size SUV also features a magnetic ride control, an adaptive air ride suspension, and Stabilitrak® electronic stability-control system.
Advantage of the 2022 Ford Expedition MAX
- Offers a greater towing capacity than the Suburban
- Terrain Management System™ lets you fine tune how the vehicle handles
- ProTrailer Backup Assist™ 2.0 makes it easy to attach a trailer
Which Should You Buy?
The new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX is an excellent choice for your growing family, offering seating for up to nine and loads of cargo space behind each row. This full-size SUV lets you bring your biggest toys along for the ride with a 9,300-pound towing capacity and keeps you entertained wireless with smartphone integration. Add in the contemporary styling and plethora of safety features and the new Ford Expedition Max is ready for your next family vacation.
Wait no longer to fall in love with the new 2022 Ford Expedition MAX. Call Garber Automall at (904) 264-2442 today to schedule a test drive. Or stop in to see us at 3360 U.S. 17, 3360 Shedd Rd, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
