The new Ford Expedition adds Android Automotive and half of Lincoln's panoramic screen

The new Expedition, which was first teased today with a drone light show in Texas, looks like it has only the left half of Lincoln's 48-inch pillar-to-pillar panoramic display, leaving only a 24-inch panel for it. campaign

You get the same instrument cluster and navigation combo in front of the driver's seat, but without the widgets on the right half of the Lincoln's extended screen. The Expedition's small center touchscreen that sits below it also runs Google Play Store apps, handles Apple CarPlay and, like the Lincoln, has digital HVAC controls. The car offers both Google Assistant and Alexa voice assistant (one at a time), and some models offer Bluecruise hands-free driving.

Pillar-to-pillar panoramic screens have become a flashy feature manufacturers have recently trotted out for their most luxurious vehicles. They are often designed as an infotainment hub for front passengers, allowing them to watch streaming videos and even play some PlayStation.

Ford is selling a standard-wheelbase Expedition and an extended “Max.” In the center row, you have the option of bench seating or captain's chairs; Behind the first-row headrests are clamps that can hold smartphones or tablets for center-row passengers. The Expedition can seat up to eight people with bench options.

At first glance, the Expedition looks like a copy of the new Lincoln Navigator with split rear gates, the addition of a light bar up front and a similar 3.5-liter V6 engine under the hood. (That's an “EcoBoost” for Ford.) A new Vibration trim for the Expedition puts up 440 horsepower and has tuned suspension and unique Trail mode for more off-road capability. Like the Navigator, Ford doesn't offer a hybrid powertrain option on the Expedition.