2016 Ford Expedition EL XL

The Expedition EL is Ford's long-wheelbase full-size SUV, the one you pick when you need three rows plus real cargo space behind them. It drives with the easy confidence you expect from a big Ford truck-based SUV, and the steering is light enough for parking lots. The ride is smooth and quiet on the highway, though you'll feel the occasional bump from the solid rear axle. Inside, the cabin is roomy and straightforward, with a tall seating position and plenty of headroom in all three rows. The XL is the base Expedition EL, so you get the same 3.5L V6 and four-wheel drive as the pricier trims but cloth seats and a simpler infotainment system. Its 3.5L V6 makes 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic to all four wheels, and it'll tow a heavy trailer without breaking a sweat. Expect fuel economy around 16 mpg combined, which is typical for a full-size SUV of this size and weight.