Ford Expedition

The 2007 Expedition was launched at the Houston Auto Show rather than at Detroit, Los Angeles, or New York where most new models are, as 20% of all Expedition sales are in Texas.
. The Expedition EL can be distinguished by its longer rear-quarter windows; and the rear passenger doors do not cut into the aft wheel well trim. In 2005, the Grand Am continued on in fleet sales while the G6 replaced it in the Pontiac lineup. It is scheduled to be launched with the standard wheelbase 2007 Expedition in the summer of 2006. It is interesting to note that the Grand Am was Pontiac's bestselling car before being replaced. The Expedition EL is about 15.8 inches (40 cm) longer than the standard Expedition, for a total of approximately 222 inches (18.5 feet or 563 cm), and has a 131 inch (333 cm) wheelbase, producing 24 cubic feet of additional cargo space over the standard 119 inch (302 cm) wheelbase model. The coupe will most likely be dropped at the end of 2006, with the entire Grand Am line being replaced by the Pontiac G6, which is based on the GM Epsilon platform.

An extended-wheelbase version of the Expedition, called the Expedition EL (for "extended length"), will replace the cancelled Excursion, and is expected to compete more effectively with the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL. The last Grand Am sedan rolled off the assembly line on December 10, 2004. It is powered by the 5.4-liter Triton V-8 engine, rated at 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque, which when properly equipped can tow up to 9,100 pounds. Despite its success, the Grand Am model line finally came to an end. The new platform provides 10% more torsional rigidity than the previous model, and includes the independent rear suspension. In the American market, when the Sunfire sedan was dropped for 2003, the Grand Am sedan was the only compact sedan in Pontiac's lineup. For 2007, the Expedition will be redesigned, utilizing the T1 platform originally launched with F-150. The Pontiac Grand Am enjoyed success as a compact sedan filling a niche as a comfortable, affordable, reliable, yet sporty car.

Engine options:. Safety features as dual front airbags and anti-lock brakes were now standard throughout the line, as well as traction control (ETS). The Expedition uses the code U1 in the 5th and 6th positions of the VIN. Each variant added various features such as power windows and locks, dual rear exhausts, a more powerful engine (3.4 L V6) than the Ecotec, or alloy wheels. AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ is optional for 2005. This generation of the Grand Am was sold in five variants, the SE, SE1, SE2, GT, and GT1. The base 4.6 L V8 engine was dropped in 2005 as the 5.4 L V8 was updated with 24-valve technology. In 2002, the design was further refined by removing the ribbed body cladding for a "cleaner" appearance.

A popular new feature is power folding third-row seats. The very first 1999 Grand Am rolled off the assembly line on June 15, 1998. The 2003 Expedition shares the Ford U platform for 8,300 lb (3,800 kg) towing and a more refined ride. In 1999, the Grand Am was redesigned once again, with its only identical sibling being the Oldsmobile Alero. Engines:. There were minor cosmetic changes in 1996, and the last year of this Grand Am was 1998. The truck was refreshed in 1999 with more power and updated trim. The top engine choice was a 2.3 L 16-valve High Output Quad-4 which produced 175 hp (130 kW) at 6200 RPM and 155 ft·lbf (210 N·m) at 5200 RPM.

Seating capacity ranged up to nine passengers with the third-row rear seat option, and the Expedition could tow 8,000 lb (3,600 kg). This generation was available with either a four or six-cylinder engine. It replaced the full size Ford Bronco. The redesign was radical compared to the 1989 refresh of its midsize cousin, the Pontiac 6000, due to the fact that it no longer bore a resemblence to its X-body ancestors. The Expedition was designed to compete with both the larger Chevrolet Suburban, and the smaller Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon, as well as Toyota's Land Cruiser. In 1992, the GM N platform was redesigned, resulting in a newer looking Grand Am. . It was based on the N platform, along with its siblings the Buick Somerset and the Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais.

One million Expeditions have sold since 2004, reflecting high consumer demand for it's family-friendly interior, cargo space, and high towing capacity. The Pontiac Grand Am was reintroduced as a compact car by GM in 1985 to replace the Phoenix. It is similar to the Lincoln Navigator, especially for 2004 with the introduction of the Limited trim line. . The Expedition offers up to nine passenger seating and a range of V8 engines. From 1985-2006, all Pontiac Grand Ams were built in Lansing, Michigan. Introduced in 1997 and significantly refreshed for 2003, it slots between the smaller Ford Explorer, and the now discontinued Ford Excursion. It had two 3-year runs; 1973 to 1975 and 1978 to 1980, after which the A-body Grand Am was cancelled.

The Ford Expedition is a Full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. The Pontiac Grand Am began in 1973 as a midsize car on the GM A body. 2005-2006 5.4 L 3-valve V8, 300 hp (223 kW). 2003-2005 5.4 L V8, 260 hp (194 kW). 2003-2005 4.6 L V8, 232 hp (173 kW).

5.4 L V8, 260 hp (194 kW) 1999-2002. 5.4 L V8, 230 hp (172 kW) 1997-1998. 4.6 L V8, 240 hp (179 kW) 1999-2002. 4.6 L V8, 215 hp (160 kW) 1997-1998.