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Recently, the official plan of the new generation Ford Expedition (known as the "Conqueror" in China) was officially released. It is understood that the new car and the new generation of Lincoln Navigator are developed based on the same platform and are positioned as a large SUV. The overseas price starts at US$61,700, or approximately RMB 433,000.

In terms of appearance, the new car adopts Ford's latest family-style design language. The front face is designed with a large-area grille. The interior of the grille is connected through and uses thick chrome decorative strips. The center is inlaid with a Ford LOGO, and it is matched with a double-layer headlight set. The design makes the front face look very domineering and the visual effect is quite hard. In addition, the engine hood of the new car is inlaid with the letter "Expedition" to improve the visibility of the vehicle.

On the side of the body, the new car has rigid lines and a burly body outline. The B-pillars, C-pillars and D-pillars are all blackened, giving a strong sporty atmosphere. In addition, the roof of the new car is also equipped with luggage racks to make it easy to carry outdoor equipment. In terms of size, the new car is available in both standard version and long-axis version. The standard version has a length of 5.33 meters and a wheelbase of 3.11 meters; the long-axis version has a length of 5.63 meters and a wheelbase of 3.34 meters. At the rear of the car, the taillight set of the new car adopts a vertical design, which is very recognizable after lighting up. The tailgate is also decorated with a large area of black, and the rear is a long rear overhang. The tailgate can be opened in layers up and down. The overall design makes the model more sporty.

In the interior section, the changes in the interior design of the new car are also quite obvious. The new car cancels the vertical proportional central control panel of the current model and replaces it with a layered central control console equipped with a 12.4-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 15.5-inch central control touch screen, and uses Ford's new digital entertainment system for the first time, supporting multiple entertainment functions, making the overall look completely new. In addition, some physical buttons are retained in the car, and the electronic knob type continues to be used for more convenient operation. In terms of seat layout, the new car offers 2+2+3 seven-seat and 2+3+3 eight-seat layouts. There are wide armrests in the center of the front and rear rows, and the second row of seats has independent entertainment displays, which is more in line with current car needs.

In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 3.5T twin-turbocharged V6 engine with a maximum power of 406 horsepower, which is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Ford Conqueror should be a relatively unfamiliar model to domestic consumers. As a large SUV owned by Ford, the first generation of Conquerors was born in 1997, and the first generation of Navigators was also developed based on the Conquerors. In February 2017, Ford officially released the new Conqueror, which is the fourth-generation product of Ford Conqueror. In November 2021, Ford released the fourth generation of mid-term redesign conquerors. As a mid-term modified model, the new car is upgraded in terms of appearance, interior and power, and provides multiple appearance options.

Currently, fourth-generation models are on sale in overseas markets, and the official map released this time is the latest fifth-generation model of the Conqueror series. According to plans, the new car will be launched in overseas markets by the end of this year. As for whether the new car will be introduced to the domestic market, there is no clear news yet.

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