Drivers who need a big vehicle but don’t want to pay through the nose for a luxury SUV may want to add the 2021 Ford Expedition XL STX to their list. Ford fans may recognize the STX trim level from the F-150 lineup, which always found its home just below the XLT. A slightly less dynamic exterior design (i.e. no chrome) and a more spartan interior gave it a price advantage over the XLT, but it was not as basic as the XL.

With the 2021 Expedition, Ford is doing something similar.

?The Expedition STX is perfect for families who lead an active lifestyle that requires the capability and space of a full-size SUV,? said Devin McParlane, Expedition brand manager. ?They get all of the content they desire at an attractive price, plus a great appearance.?
Is The Ford Expedition XL STX Longer"

It’s easy to get confused here (and I did), but the Expedition XL does not mean longer. Unlike the GMC Yukon XL, which really is an extended version of the Yukon, the Expedition XL is the entry-level trim. Ford offers a longer Expedition, but its designation is the “MAX,” not XL. The Expedition MAX is available for the XLT and up, but in place of the MAX option for the XL, Ford provides the STX package to increase style points but not the price.

The best way to sort through this alphabet soup is to know that in the 2021 Expedition lineup, the XL STX is the least expensive option.

The Expedition XL STX is standard with a gloss-black grille and 18-in...