The full-size SUV market is far less crowded than other SUV segments, with only a few main competitors – and many of them are made by General Motors. Arguably the most famous full-size SUV is the Chevrolet Suburban, though its main competitor – the Ford Expedition – maintains a decent hold on American shoppers. If you’re looking for a full-size SUV to drive around the Naples, FL area, then you’ve likely found yourself choosing between these two rivals. Which should be your final choice? Let’s compare them to find out.
The base engine in the 2021 Suburban is a 5.3-liter V8 engine with 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque with a 10-speed automatic transmission while the base engine in the Expedition is a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 with 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet torque. These two SUVs have very similar fuel economy estimates that are on-par with their size, engines, and class.
When you look at the interior of these two vehicles, you’ll see the biggest differences between them, namely in the interior space. The Chevy Suburban is much larger than the Expedition, and offers more interior space in many measurements, including the cargo space. The Suburban beats the Expedition – and even the larger Expedition Max – for cargo space in every single way. Behind the third row of seats, you’ll have 41 cubic-feet of cargo space, as much as some subcompact SUVs offer in their entirety. Folding the third row of seats down offers 93.8 cubic-feet behind the second row, and a massive 144 cubic-feet behind the first row. If you regularly haul large cargo loads, but are wary of purchasing a truck, the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban should be at the top of your list.
In addition to offering more cargo space, the Suburban also offers a significantly larger touchscreen for the infotainment console. In the 2021 Suburban you’ll find a 10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The 2021 Expedition offers the same feature but in an 8-inch touchscreen, which feels dwarfed in a car as big as the Expedition.
Both the 2021 Suburban and the 2021 Expedition offer standard safety features including a rearview camera, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, and pedestrian detection. However, only the Chevy comes standard with rear parking sensors and a Teen Driver system. The Teen Driver system is an innovative General Motors-only feature that allows you to control the sound, volume, and driver assistance features to ensure a young driver can focus on the road ahead.
The 2021 Chevy Suburban plays a hard game and is out to win – and win it has. You can find a Chevy Suburban for your fleet at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Naples today when you browse our complete Suburban inventory online or in-person at our Naples, FL dealership. When you’re ready to get behind the wheel, we can set up a test drive of the Suburban for you.