The 2024 OC Auto Show is open today through Sunday October 6th at the Anaheim, California, Convention Center where many manufacturers and dealers exhibiting vehicles with test drives available for attendees. Richard Saxton discusses this year's show with John Sackrison, Executive Director of the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association (OCADA).
The all-new fifth-generation 2025 Ford Expedition® comes in either a standard or extended-length wheelbase called the Expedition MAX. The Expedition Active, King Ranch® and Platinum® trim levels are powered by a standard 400 horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine or a 440 horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost which is standard for the all-new Tremor® and available for the Platinum model. The new Ford Split Gate allows three-quarters of the tailgate to raise like a traditional liftgate, while the lower quarter folds down like a truck. The Ford Digital Experience includes a 24-inch panoramic display, which takes the place of a traditional gauge cluster. For 2025, we’re expanding the availability of Ford BlueCruise6 hands-free highway driving across the Expedition lineup, making it available to activate on nearly 90% of all Expedition models. Now, Platinum, King Ranch, Tremor and Active models are equipped with BlueCruise hardware. Our goal is to provide access to hands-free highway driving to more Expedition customers. An improved version of BlueCruise features Lane Change Assist, allowing a driver to switch lanes hands-free with a tap of the turn signal when the path is clear, and In-Lane Repositioning, which helps provide more space by subtly shifting away from vehicles in adjacent lanes. Expedition Tremor has 10.6-inches of ground clearance, adds off-road gear and it rolls on 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires. When properly equipped Expedition delivers up to 7,000-pound towing capacity without the need for a load-leveling bar and 9,600-pound max towing capacity with a weight distributing hitch. The all-new Ford Expedition will start to arrive in dealer showrooms in Spring 2025.
The 2025 Chrysler Voyager LX minivan, powered by a 287 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine paired with a TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission, returns to the Chrysler minivan line-up as the entry level, budget-friendly option starting at $41,690 (including $1,695 destination charge). Standard features include a 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, 7-inch digital cluster display ability to connect two phones simultaneously with Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa voice controls, blind-spot monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, second- and third-row Stow 'n Go seating system, power sliding doors/liftgate and second-row sunshades. The 2025 Chrysler Voyager is scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the fourth quarter.
The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, powered by a 287 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 24V gasoline engine with Stop/Start mated to a 9 speed automatic transmission, is offered in Select, Plug-in Hybrid Select, Limited, Pinnacle, and Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle trim levels. The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, delivers 82 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), an all-electric range of 32 miles and a total range of 520 miles. AWD is available on Pacifica Select, Limited and Pinnacle gas-powered models with a towing capacity of 3,600 lbs.. New for 2025, a Select model available for gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains, Limited model available in gas only, and Pinnacle models available in both gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Pacifica has optional Amazon Fire TV integrated into the rear-seat Uconnect Theater System, and an available FamCAM interior feature that offers a bird's-eye view of rear-facing child-seat occupants.
