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 Tahoe ranked #2 in Large SUVs. Currently the Chevrolet Tahoe has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 27 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Intuitive infotainment features Good V8 engine power History of great predicted reliability Quiet, comfortable ride
Cons Cramped third row Below-average cargo space and high load floor
The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe carries over unchanged.
Pros Seating for up to nine people Impressive towing capacity from the standard V8 engine Quiet and nicely trimmed cabin Optional 6.2-liter V8 provides additional power and capability
Cons Sluggish engine and brake responses High trunk floor reduces cargo space and makes loading items difficult Maneuvering in tight spaces is a challenge
The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe carries the torch as one of the most capable SUVs out there.
Pros Excellent V-8s Good infotainment setup Lots of customizability Luxurious interior Traditional SUV upsides
Cons Traditional SUV downsides Diesel or hybrid would be nice Very, very large Oddly high cargo floor Crossover might make more sense