[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"news-2026-ford-expedition-gcc-launch-24-inch-screen-split-gate":3,"related-2026-ford-expedition-gcc-launch-24-inch-screen-split-gate":28},{"id":4,"slug":5,"type":6,"title":7,"excerpt":8,"body":9,"featuredImage":10,"tags":11,"publishedAt":16,"createdAt":16,"faqs":17,"makeName":18,"makeSlug":12,"modelName":19,"modelSlug":20,"year":21,"prevPost":22,"nextPost":25},23,"2026-ford-expedition-gcc-launch-24-inch-screen-split-gate","news","2026 Ford Expedition Lands in GCC with a 24-Inch Screen","The all-new 2026 Ford Expedition is now officially on sale in UAE and Saudi Arabia, featuring a massive 24-inch display, a clever Split Gate tailgate, and up to 440 HP. Prices start at AED 273,945.","\nThe GCC's full-size SUV segment just got a serious shake-up. The all-new **2026 Ford Expedition** has officially landed in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, bringing with it one of the most dramatic interior overhauls the nameplate has ever seen — and a tailgate design that nobody saw coming.\n\nHere's what you need to know.\n\n![2026 Ford Expedition Lands in GCC with a 24-Inch Screen](https:\u002F\u002Fimg.drivenarabia.com\u002Fposts\u002F2026\u002F02\u002F2026-ford-expedition-gcc-launch-24-inch-screen-split-gate.webp)\n\n## A Tailgate That Does Two Things at Once\n\nFord's headline party trick on the 2026 Expedition is the new **'Split Gate'** tailgate system. Unlike a conventional single-piece tailgate, the Split Gate divides into two sections: the top three-quarters swings upward like a traditional liftgate hatch, while the bottom quarter folds down like a truck tailgate step.\n\nThat lower section is no gimmick — it's rated to support up to **226 kg (500 lbs)**, making it a proper loading platform for camping gear, equipment, or simply getting in and out of the boot. For a region where weekend desert escapes and Wadi trips are a way of life, this is genuinely useful engineering.\n\n## The 24-Inch Dashboard Screen Is as Big as It Sounds\n\nStep inside the [2026 Ford Expedition](\u002Fcarprices\u002Fuae\u002Fford\u002Fford-expedition\u002F2026) and the first thing that hits you is the **panoramic 24-inch digital display** stretching across the top of the dashboard. It's one of the largest screens ever fitted to a production SUV.\n\nBelow it sits a dedicated central touchscreen, and the whole setup runs **Ford's Digital Experience software with Google built-in** — meaning Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play apps are all native to the system. No phone mirroring required.\n\nThe cabin tech leap is massive compared to the outgoing model, bringing the Expedition firmly into the same conversation as rivals like the Cadillac Escalade on the technology front.\n\n## 3.5L EcoBoost Engine — Now With More Punch\n\nUnder the bonnet, the **2026 Ford Expedition** retains its trusted **3.5-litre Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6**, but output figures have been clearly stratified across trim levels:\n\n- **Standard Output:** 380 HP \u002F 637 Nm — fitted to XLT and mid-tier trims\n- **High-Output:** 440 HP \u002F 691 Nm — standard on Timberline and Platinum trims\n\nBoth versions pair with a **10-speed automatic transmission**, with 0–100 km\u002Fh arriving in **6.4 seconds** in high-output guise. Top speed is rated at 185 km\u002Fh, and fuel economy is quoted between **9.1 and 10.2 km\u002FL** — respectable figures for a full-size body-on-frame SUV, especially in GCC city traffic.\n\n## Off-Road Credentials: The Timberline Trim\n\nFor buyers who want to take things beyond the tarmac, the **Timberline** trim is the one to watch in the UAE market. It arrives on **33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tyres**, with dedicated underbody shielding and a purpose-tuned off-road suspension setup.\n\nIt positions the Expedition as a genuine desert-capable machine — not just a smooth-road cruiser. Given that the [2026 Ford Bronco Raptor](\u002Fcarprices\u002Fuae\u002Fford\u002Fford-bronco-raptor\u002F2026) already carries the off-road torch at the extreme end of Ford's lineup, the Timberline Expedition carves its own niche as the practical, family-friendly off-roader for those who need seven seats and serious capability in one package.\n\n## How Much Does the 2026 Ford Expedition Cost in the UAE?\n\nThe **2026 Ford Expedition price in the UAE starts at AED 273,945** for the entry-level XLT trim. The full trim lineup is as follows:\n\n- **XLT:** AED 273,945\n- **Timberline:** AED 316,995\n- **Stealth:** AED 333,995\n- **Platinum:** AED 344,995\n\nIn **Saudi Arabia**, the 2026 Ford Expedition starts from approximately **SAR 218,385 (inclusive of VAT)**, available through the Al Naghi dealer network. A standard **5-year \u002F 100,000 km warranty** is included across the GCC.\n\n## How Does It Stack Up Against the Competition?\n\nThe full-size SUV segment in the GCC is fiercely contested. The Expedition goes head-to-head with the **Chevrolet Tahoe**, the **GMC Yukon** (both recently updated), and the ever-popular **Nissan Patrol Y63** — which continues to dominate the regional market in raw sales terms.\n\nThe 24-inch screen and Split Gate are clear differentiators Ford is leaning on hard. Where the Tahoe and Yukon offer familiarity and strong residual values, the Expedition is pushing harder on technology and versatility to win buyers over. The Patrol, meanwhile, remains the go-to choice for buyers prioritising long-term reliability and dealer network ubiquity.\n\nBut that's not all Ford is bringing to the table. The brand's broader 2026 lineup in the region — including the [2026 Ford Explorer](\u002Fcarprices\u002Fuae\u002Fford\u002Fford-explorer\u002F2026) and the [2026 Ford F-150 Raptor](\u002Fcarprices\u002Fuae\u002Fford\u002Fford-f-150-raptor\u002F2026) — continues to reinforce its positioning as the American SUV brand most committed to the GCC market.\n\n## What to Expect Next\n\nExpect showroom availability across UAE and KSA dealerships imminently, with test drives likely opening in the coming weeks. Given that summer is the peak buying season for large, well-cooled family SUVs in the region, Ford's timing is deliberate.\n\nIf you're in the market for a full-size SUV and the idea of a 24-inch screen, a trick tailgate, and 440 HP appeals — the [2026 Ford Expedition](\u002Fcarprices\u002Fuae\u002Fford\u002Fford-expedition\u002F2026) has just made the shortlist considerably more interesting.\n\n*Source: Ford Naghi KSA, Ford Middle East, DrivenArabia Database*\n","posts\u002F2026\u002F02\u002F2026-ford-expedition-gcc-launch-24-inch-screen-split-gate.webp",[12,13,6,14,15],"ford","expedition","gcc","full-size suv","2026-02-20T13:57:54.112Z",null,"Ford","Ford Expedition","ford-expedition",2026,{"slug":23,"title":24},"2026-audi-q5-sq5-gcc-launch-prices-specs-mhev-plus","2026 Audi Q5 Lands in GCC: Prices, Specs & MHEV+ Tech",{"slug":26,"title":27},"2026-nissan-patrol-nismo-world-premiere-dubai","2026 Nissan Patrol NISMO Makes World Premiere in Dubai",{"related":29,"crossType":72},[30,45,57],{"id":31,"slug":32,"type":6,"title":33,"excerpt":34,"featuredImage":35,"tags":36,"publishedAt":41,"makeName":18,"makeSlug":12,"modelName":42,"modelSlug":43,"year":21,"tagOverlap":44},424,"2026-ford-taurus-launches-gcc-new-design-hybrid-option-aed-147000","2026 Ford Taurus Launches in GCC: New Design, Hybrid Option from AED 147,000","The 2026 Ford Taurus has officially launched in GCC markets with a bold new design and a hybrid option starting from AED 147,000. Here's everything you need to know.","posts\u002F2026\u002F03\u002F2026-ford-taurus-launches-gcc-new-design-hybrid-option-aed-147000.webp",[12,37,38,14,39,40],"taurus","2026","hybrid","sedan","2026-03-05T14:50:20.710Z","Ford Taurus","ford-taurus","2",{"id":46,"slug":47,"type":6,"title":48,"excerpt":49,"featuredImage":50,"tags":51,"publishedAt":56,"makeName":17,"makeSlug":17,"modelName":17,"modelSlug":17,"year":17,"tagOverlap":44},347,"aridge-flying-car-dubai-test-600-gcc-orders","Aridge Flying Car Completes First Manned Dubai Test with 600 GCC Orders","Chinese eVTOL maker Aridge has completed its first manned test flight in Dubai, securing 600 bulk orders from GCC companies. Deliveries start 2026.","posts\u002F2026\u002F02\u002Faridge-flying-car-dubai-test-600-gcc-orders.webp",[52,53,54,55,14,6],"aridge","flying car","evtol","dubai","2026-02-22T05:41:14.742Z",{"id":58,"slug":59,"type":6,"title":60,"excerpt":61,"featuredImage":62,"tags":63,"publishedAt":68,"makeName":69,"makeSlug":64,"modelName":70,"modelSlug":71,"year":21,"tagOverlap":44},342,"mg-launches-rakan-first-arabic-named-4x4-gcc","MG Launches RAKAN: First Arabic-Named 4x4 for GCC","MG Motor unveils the RAKAN - the first production 4x4 with an Arabic name. Built for GCC terrain, starting from AED 130,000 in UAE. Full details here.","posts\u002F2026\u002F02\u002Fmg-launches-rakan-first-arabic-named-4x4-gcc.webp",[64,65,66,67,14,6],"mg","rakan","4x4","suv","2026-02-22T05:33:01.725Z","MG","MG Rakan","mg-rakan",[73],{"id":74,"slug":75,"type":76,"title":77,"excerpt":78,"featuredImage":79,"tags":80,"publishedAt":81,"makeName":18,"makeSlug":12,"modelName":19,"modelSlug":20,"year":21,"tagOverlap":82},34,"2026-ford-expedition-review","review","2026 Ford Expedition Review: Redefining the Full-Size Family SUV for the GCC","The 2026 Ford Expedition has been redesigned from the ground up with the GCC in mind. Here's our full review of specs, pricing, trims, and verdict for UAE & KSA buyers.","posts\u002F2026\u002F02\u002F2026-ford-expedition-review.webp",[12,13,67,76,14],"2026-02-20T14:21:30.007Z",0]