BacDoc
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Long post but maybe interesting to anyone looking at these two trucks.
I currently have a 2024 Tahoe High Country, almost 10k miles. When I travel I try to rent a similar vehicle as my travel always involves carrying sports equipment like surfboards, snowboards and other gear that needs cargo space. I use Avis and rent what they call “Elite” SUV, and that is usually a Jeep Grand Cherokee. 4WD is necessary in Utah Cottonwood Canyons, my favorite snowboard spots. During snow season they go through the elite SUV quickly and the upgrade is a Suburban or Expedition Max and that’s what I got this last trip. It was a Limited Expedition Max which is comparable to the Tahoe High Country.
Both are 2024, my Tahoe has 10k miles
The Expedition has 24k miles
Both have 22” wheels, the Expedition is 4WD, my Tahoe is RWD. Tahoe has 6.2l V8
Expedition has the 3.5l ecoboost twin turbo V6.
My Tahoe High Country is just rear wheel drive not 4WD as I live in Florida.
Also the Expedition Max is bigger than Tahoe and more like the Surburban. Otherwise the options/trim level are similar - both are the upper trim level.
Interior
Both have heated/ventilated leather seats, panaramic sun roof, adaptive cruise control etc. I have no idea what the MSRP on the Expedition Limited is but I think it’s less expensive than the Tahoe High Country. I got every option on my High Country except SuperCruise and retail was mid $90’s. I’m only guessing but the Expedition might be $10k less. When I was looking to buy the Ford dealership was very motivated and they were under sticker price before we even started talking about price. The Chevy dealership ended up coming $4k off sticker but it took some make that a lot of work on my part.
Engine/transmission
Both have 10 speed transmission and both are good to excellent imo for smooth performance and no sticky/rough spots even when accelerating or trying to get it to lug. The Ford has dial shift and my Tahoe has the push/pull buttons. I didn’t like either initially, but the push button seems better to me than the dial. I’m getting used to the push button and starting to like it. I’m coming from conventional steering wheel lever and console shift and it was hard to get used to but the push button is actually a good system and it cleans up the cockpit and console - I like it now.
As far as engine - my Tahoe has the V8 6.2l
The Expedition has the 6 cylinder 3.5l twin turbo. I think the Expedition Limited has the extra HP 3.5l.
From my experience the GM V8 seems more responsive and a lot faster. The Expedition was acceptable especially for a big truck but felt less responsive and definitely a lag on acceleration. The feel and sound of full throttle was uninspiring and slightly anemic compared to the 6.2l V8. Major difference that you can easily feel even though the HP and torque specs favor the Expedition. Plus the single rear exhaust on Expedition looks and sounds weak compared to the 4 tail pipe setup on the Chevy. There is no reason for a 6 cylinder engine on a larger SUV like these and the V8 has a lot of advantages for performance over the 6 cylinder Expedition. Fuel economy seems similar - you drive aggressively and it’s 12-15 mpg and on cruise at 60 mph and you can get 22-24 mpg. That is coming from the system display info if we can believe it. Think it’s pretty accurate.
Handling/suspension
The Tahoe with air/mag ride is a lot smoother and handles better than what ever the Expedition Limited is equipped with. Maybe the 4WD makes a difference but my rear wheel drive Tahoe is way more stable and predictable than the Expedition. The Expedition seems to wander more at 70 mph on highway requiring more steering input than the Tahoe and bumps/potholes are more noticeable in the Expedition than the Tahoe. Expedition handles well but the Tahoe is noticeable improvement in everything from roll in turns and nose dive under heavy breaking.
For braking both pretty much suck and both the Tahoe and Expedition should be speced with more powerful brakes.
The Expedition handled well in heavy snow and much better than I expected with General all season tires 285/40/22.
My Tahoe has never been driven in snow or sketchy conditions as I live in Florida and we have smooth roads and only heavy rain to deal with. The standard Bridgestone tires handle well despite their bad reputation for performance, at least from what I’ve heard.
Interior
The seats in the Expedition were nice and very impressive. More lumbar support and plusher than my High Country. The Expedition had 24k miles and the seats felt comfortable but soft enough that I would expect them to wear out faster but that’s just my opinion. I prefer firmer seats as they tend to wear better and don’t “bottom out” over time but again just my opinion. Maybe the Expedition seats will keep their form over time but I have found that softer new seats tend to wear out over time.
The leather and mocha color on my High Country is much better than the darker black leather on the Expedition.
Console in both is good similar and only personal preference would make a difference. I prefer the movable center console in the Tahoe.
Dash and steering wheel controls are almost identical. Center vertical infotainment screen in Expedition is similar to the GMC. I prefer the Tahoe as it’s more integrated with the dash and I really prefer the newer Tahoe infotainment screen, but again this is personal preference and both are great displays.
Screen resolution on the Tahoe (and all GM) is a lot better than the Ford and the Sequoia I test drove before I bought my Tahoe. If you compare screens/cameras on most new cars and trucks all are very good but GM is one of the best I have seen.
Exterior
Both Tahoe and Expedition have excellent quality paint, doors close solid and 22” wheels look great. The rear hatch and window operate similar and almost identical but the Chevy rear wiper tucked into the roof spoiler looks a lot better than the Expedition with exposed rear wiper. Sunroof size and operation is smooth and identical.
Overall both are excellent trucks that handle well and are very comfortable high end land yachts. Ford and GM have really improved this segment over the last few years and despite the engine and transmission failures you hear about the vast majority of these vehicles are amazing to drive, tow and haul gear with luxury and high performance. The Expedition might be a better value but the Tahoe is a better ride and better performance with the V8 engine.
Your mileage may vary!
I currently have a 2024 Tahoe High Country, almost 10k miles. When I travel I try to rent a similar vehicle as my travel always involves carrying sports equipment like surfboards, snowboards and other gear that needs cargo space. I use Avis and rent what they call “Elite” SUV, and that is usually a Jeep Grand Cherokee. 4WD is necessary in Utah Cottonwood Canyons, my favorite snowboard spots. During snow season they go through the elite SUV quickly and the upgrade is a Suburban or Expedition Max and that’s what I got this last trip. It was a Limited Expedition Max which is comparable to the Tahoe High Country.
Both are 2024, my Tahoe has 10k miles
The Expedition has 24k miles
Both have 22” wheels, the Expedition is 4WD, my Tahoe is RWD. Tahoe has 6.2l V8
Expedition has the 3.5l ecoboost twin turbo V6.
My Tahoe High Country is just rear wheel drive not 4WD as I live in Florida.
Also the Expedition Max is bigger than Tahoe and more like the Surburban. Otherwise the options/trim level are similar - both are the upper trim level.
Interior
Both have heated/ventilated leather seats, panaramic sun roof, adaptive cruise control etc. I have no idea what the MSRP on the Expedition Limited is but I think it’s less expensive than the Tahoe High Country. I got every option on my High Country except SuperCruise and retail was mid $90’s. I’m only guessing but the Expedition might be $10k less. When I was looking to buy the Ford dealership was very motivated and they were under sticker price before we even started talking about price. The Chevy dealership ended up coming $4k off sticker but it took some make that a lot of work on my part.
Engine/transmission
Both have 10 speed transmission and both are good to excellent imo for smooth performance and no sticky/rough spots even when accelerating or trying to get it to lug. The Ford has dial shift and my Tahoe has the push/pull buttons. I didn’t like either initially, but the push button seems better to me than the dial. I’m getting used to the push button and starting to like it. I’m coming from conventional steering wheel lever and console shift and it was hard to get used to but the push button is actually a good system and it cleans up the cockpit and console - I like it now.
As far as engine - my Tahoe has the V8 6.2l
The Expedition has the 6 cylinder 3.5l twin turbo. I think the Expedition Limited has the extra HP 3.5l.
From my experience the GM V8 seems more responsive and a lot faster. The Expedition was acceptable especially for a big truck but felt less responsive and definitely a lag on acceleration. The feel and sound of full throttle was uninspiring and slightly anemic compared to the 6.2l V8. Major difference that you can easily feel even though the HP and torque specs favor the Expedition. Plus the single rear exhaust on Expedition looks and sounds weak compared to the 4 tail pipe setup on the Chevy. There is no reason for a 6 cylinder engine on a larger SUV like these and the V8 has a lot of advantages for performance over the 6 cylinder Expedition. Fuel economy seems similar - you drive aggressively and it’s 12-15 mpg and on cruise at 60 mph and you can get 22-24 mpg. That is coming from the system display info if we can believe it. Think it’s pretty accurate.
Handling/suspension
The Tahoe with air/mag ride is a lot smoother and handles better than what ever the Expedition Limited is equipped with. Maybe the 4WD makes a difference but my rear wheel drive Tahoe is way more stable and predictable than the Expedition. The Expedition seems to wander more at 70 mph on highway requiring more steering input than the Tahoe and bumps/potholes are more noticeable in the Expedition than the Tahoe. Expedition handles well but the Tahoe is noticeable improvement in everything from roll in turns and nose dive under heavy breaking.
For braking both pretty much suck and both the Tahoe and Expedition should be speced with more powerful brakes.
The Expedition handled well in heavy snow and much better than I expected with General all season tires 285/40/22.
My Tahoe has never been driven in snow or sketchy conditions as I live in Florida and we have smooth roads and only heavy rain to deal with. The standard Bridgestone tires handle well despite their bad reputation for performance, at least from what I’ve heard.
Interior
The seats in the Expedition were nice and very impressive. More lumbar support and plusher than my High Country. The Expedition had 24k miles and the seats felt comfortable but soft enough that I would expect them to wear out faster but that’s just my opinion. I prefer firmer seats as they tend to wear better and don’t “bottom out” over time but again just my opinion. Maybe the Expedition seats will keep their form over time but I have found that softer new seats tend to wear out over time.
The leather and mocha color on my High Country is much better than the darker black leather on the Expedition.
Console in both is good similar and only personal preference would make a difference. I prefer the movable center console in the Tahoe.
Dash and steering wheel controls are almost identical. Center vertical infotainment screen in Expedition is similar to the GMC. I prefer the Tahoe as it’s more integrated with the dash and I really prefer the newer Tahoe infotainment screen, but again this is personal preference and both are great displays.
Screen resolution on the Tahoe (and all GM) is a lot better than the Ford and the Sequoia I test drove before I bought my Tahoe. If you compare screens/cameras on most new cars and trucks all are very good but GM is one of the best I have seen.
Exterior
Both Tahoe and Expedition have excellent quality paint, doors close solid and 22” wheels look great. The rear hatch and window operate similar and almost identical but the Chevy rear wiper tucked into the roof spoiler looks a lot better than the Expedition with exposed rear wiper. Sunroof size and operation is smooth and identical.
Overall both are excellent trucks that handle well and are very comfortable high end land yachts. Ford and GM have really improved this segment over the last few years and despite the engine and transmission failures you hear about the vast majority of these vehicles are amazing to drive, tow and haul gear with luxury and high performance. The Expedition might be a better value but the Tahoe is a better ride and better performance with the V8 engine.
Your mileage may vary!
