First Drive Review Roundup: 2025 Ford Expedition

Can a full-size SUV really be all things to all people? According to the experts, the 2025 Ford Expedition comes surprisingly close. Whether you’re hauling the whole family across Stuart, FL or venturing off-grid for a muddy escape, this new-gen Expedition is bold, luxurious, wildly capable—and turning heads in all the right ways.

We scoured the first drive reviews to bring you the sharpest insights from the road. Here’s what two major outlets had to say.

MotorTrend: “We Think Buyers of Many Different Outlooks Will Find Common Ground”

MotorTrend’s review of the 2025 Expedition reads like a nod of approval from both sides of the automotive aisle. They praise its balanced evolution—preserving the brawny utility we expect while seriously elevating the interior tech and comfort.

Interior Upgrades? Big Time

• A new wide digital display stretches under the windshield for a sleek, Lincoln-inspired feel.
• The center console motors backto reveal a secret storage nook—perfect for hiding snacks or valuables.
• Materials across trims, even in the entry-level Active, are top-notch.

Their only gripe? A few odd placements—like cupholders too far to the right and a trailer backing control dial hidden under a cover. Still, the praise outweighs the nitpicks.

Ride Quality & Tech

MotorTrend’s testers were impressed with the Expedition’s road manners. The reworked frame and suspension—especially in the Tremor off-road trim—smooth out bumps and maintain control, even with big 22-inch wheels. Steering and braking still need refinement, but the BlueCruise 1.4 hands-free driving system helps compensate on long highway stretches.

They also gave high marks to the new Google-enabled infotainment setup, which lets you run apps like Spotify and Waze straight from the SUV—with or without your phone.

What was the verdict? “If progressives and traditionalists can agree on anything, it might be the 2025 Expedition.” In other words, the Ford Expedition is the SUV for modern middle ground—and maybe Stuart, FL families ready to ride in comfort without compromise.

The Drive: “A Serious Tahoe Fighter With Real-World Appeal”

Over at The Drive, reviewer Caleb Jacobs wasn’t shy about naming the Expedition’s target: Chevy’s SUV crown. But he also made it quite clear—this is a full-fledged leap.

Power That Impresses

All trims come with a twin-turbo 3.5L V6, with up to 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque in the Tremor and Platinum trims. Jacobs loved how the Expedition handled real-world conditions—from highway cruising to getting muddy on Trail 5 in Indiana. Yes, it’s still a large SUV, but with features like one-pedal off-road driving and Trail Turn Assist, it’s surprisingly nimble for its size.

Interior Designed for Families

From a 24-inch panoramic screen to a power-sliding center console that hides a gallon of milk (literally), the Expedition interior is both futuristic and family-friendly. Need rear-seat USBs? They’re there. Want massaging seats in the front? Done. And the split tailgate is built for tailgates—supporting up to 500 pounds so you can actually sit on it.

Jacobs also gave high praise to BlueCruise, noting that it makes long drives more relaxed without asking drivers to hand over full control. For the Stuart-area family planning road trips or juggling carpool duty, that’s a major win.

The 2025 Ford Expedition Brings It All Together—See It for Yourself!

Luxury? Check. Power? Check. Smart family features, legit off-road capability, and next-gen tech? The latest Expedition has all that and more. If you’re in the market for a big SUV that refuses to compromise—no matter which side of the road you’re on—the 2025 Ford Expedition is absolutely worth a test drive. Stop by Essential Ford of Stuart or call us at (772) 287-0955 to experience it yourself. And !