Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.
Pros Smooth and controlled ride, cargo friendly interior design, comfortable front seats.
Cons Third row space is tight, plasticky interior bits, most desirable models are pricey.
The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.
Pros Wide range of powertrains Good looks Great active safety tech Available hybrid Quiet interio
Cons Hybrid isn’t refined Not a great value Cramped third row Clunky second row
New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.
Pros Strong engines for quick acceleration Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing Roomy cargo area
Cons Too much wind noise at highway speeds The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry Lackluster interior material quality
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban ranked #3 in Large SUVs. Currently the Chevrolet Suburban has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Serene ride Spacious, opulent cabin Massive cargo space
Cons Hard to maneuver in small areas
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban is a superlative highway hauler, capable of lugging nine passengers, their gear, and an 8,300-pound trailer. You won’t find that capability in a crossover.
Pros Car-like interior New 6.2-liter V-8 Beast mode towing Huge inside
Cons Also huge outside Truck-like ride quality Far from cheap High cargo floor
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban comes with four wheel drive, and rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.New RST Performance Edition package with 6.2-liter V8.New optional 10-speed automatic transmission.
Pros Seating for up to nine passengers Cargo capacity is generous Strong V8 engine can tow and haul plenty of cargo
Cons Maneuvering in tight spaces is challenging High cargo floor means more effort to load objects Lazy gas pedal response makes engine feel weaker than rated
