Ford SUV Models, Smallest to Largest: Which One Fits You?

Kerry Irven

Oct 6

10 min read

A black Ford Bronco Sport and a white Ford Explorer parked one behind the other, with a gap between them, on a gravel lookout above a divided multi-lane highway, with autumn trees, a distant cluster of mid-rise buildings and low blue-grey hills on the horizon, under the headline "WHICH FORD SUV FITS YOU?"

Ford Canada currently lists five SUVs. Sorted by rows, they run from the two-row 2026 Bronco Sport, 2026 Bronco and 2026 Mustang Mach-E to the three-row 2027 Explorer and 2027 Expedition, and Ford calls the Expedition MAX "nearly a foot longer."

If you need a third row, look at the Explorer or the Expedition, and if two rows are enough, the Bronco Sport and the Bronco list 4x4 as standard. If you want electric, it is the Mach-E, where the drive type depends on the trim.

Live up a Lanark County concession road? Ask whether four-wheel or all-wheel drive is standard on the SUV you want, or a choice you make by trim.

Key Takeaways

Five SUVs, sorted by rows: the 2026 Bronco Sport, 2026 Bronco and 2026 Mustang Mach-E have two rows. The 2027 Explorer and 2027 Expedition have three, and the Expedition MAX is the longer Expedition.
Drive is listed per vehicle, not across the lineup. Ford lists 4x4 as standard on the Bronco Sport, Bronco and Expedition, and Intelligent 4WD as standard on every Explorer trim.
The Mach-E is the exception: rear-wheel drive or eAWD on the Select and Premium, and eAWD on the GT and Rally.
Ford's pages for the Bronco Sport, Bronco, Explorer and Expedition do not list a hybrid. The Mach-E is all-electric.
Choose by the exact vehicle: rows first, then drive, then powertrain. Read the drive and powertrain on its window sticker, and confirm them with our team.

Ford SUV Models in Canada, Sorted by Rows

Here are the Ford SUV models in the order this guide uses, two rows first, then three, with the seating rows, powertrain and drive Ford lists for each. Model years are as Ford prints them, so a 2026 and a 2027 sit side by side in the same lineup.

SUV and Model Year	Seating Rows	Powertrain Listed	Drive Ford Lists
2026 Bronco Sport	Two rows	EcoBoost gas	4x4, standard on every trim
2026 Bronco	Two rows	EcoBoost gas	4x4, standard
2026 Mustang Mach-E	Two rows	All-electric	Rear-wheel drive or eAWD on Select and Premium; eAWD on GT and Rally
2027 Explorer	Three rows	EcoBoost gas	Intelligent 4WD, standard on every trim
2027 Expedition and Expedition MAX	Three rows	EcoBoost gas	4x4, standard

Ford's pages for the Bronco Sport, Bronco, Explorer and Expedition do not list a hybrid. Confirm the powertrain and drivetrain on the individual vehicle.

Which Fords do list a hybrid is covered in our Ford hybrid guide.

Bronco Sport: Two Rows and 4x4 on Every Trim

The 2026 Bronco Sport is a two-row SUV, and Ford lists 4x4 as standard on every trim, with its Advanced 4x4 system on some trims. It fits a household that wants 4x4 without choosing a trim to get it, and that does not need a third row.

Ford's page for the 2026 Bronco Sport lists EcoBoost engines and does not list a hybrid. Confirm the drivetrain on the individual vehicle.

The honest limit: there is no third row, so if you need one, start at the Explorer.

Two kids, a dog and a gravel lane off Highway 7? With the Bronco Sport, the trim choice is not about whether it has 4x4, because Ford lists 4x4 on every trim.

Which trim fits your roads is its own question, and our Bronco Sport trims guide walks through it.

A woman with a grey shoulder bag walks along a gravel lane with a girl in a blue rain jacket carrying a lunch bag and a boy walking a black Labrador on a leash, beside a navy Ford Bronco Sport, with a white farmhouse with a covered porch, a rail fence and autumn maples behind.

Bronco: Two Rows, 4x4 and a Separate Vehicle From the Bronco Sport

The 2026 Bronco is a two-row SUV, and Ford lists a 4x4 system as standard on it. It shares a name with the Bronco Sport, but it is a separate vehicle with its own engines and trim lineup, so compare the two as different SUVs, not as two versions of one.

Several trim names, including Big Bend, Outer Banks and Badlands, appear on both, so check which nameplate a trim belongs to.

Ford's page for the 2026 Bronco lists EcoBoost engines and does not list a hybrid. Confirm the drivetrain on the individual vehicle.

Like the Bronco Sport, it has no third row.

Spend weekends on the back roads and trails around Calabogie? Then how much Bronco you need is a trim question, and our Bronco trims guide walks through it.

A man in a navy jacket and a woman in a grey toque with a blue daypack walk across a gravel parking area at the edge of the woods beside a blue-grey Ford Bronco, with autumn maples and pines behind.

Mustang Mach-E: The Electric One, Where the Drive Type Depends on the Trim

Of the SUVs Ford lists in Canada, the 2026 Mustang Mach-E is the electric one: a two-row SUV that Ford lists as seating five. It is also the SUV in this lineup where the type of drive, rear-wheel or all-wheel, depends on the trim, so it is the one to read most carefully.

Ford lists rear-wheel drive as standard on the Select, with eAWD as an option, and rear-wheel drive or eAWD on the Premium. The GT and Rally list eAWD as standard.

Confirm the drivetrain on the individual vehicle.

The honest limit: if all-wheel drive is a must, read the window sticker on any Select or Premium, because it can be either.

Driving into Kanata most weekdays and ready to leave gas behind? Then the Mach-E is the SUV to look at, and the drive is the first line to check.

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Explorer: Three Rows on Every Trim and Intelligent 4WD as Standard

The 2027 Explorer is where Ford's SUV lineup moves to three rows: Ford says "All Explorer models have third-row seats," and lists seating for six or seven depending on the model and options. Ford lists Intelligent 4WD as standard on every 2027 Explorer trim.

Ford lists seating for up to seven on every trim except the Tremor, which seats six.

Ford's page for the 2027 Explorer does not list a hybrid. Confirm the drivetrain on the individual vehicle.

Three kids and a grandparent along most Sundays? Then the third row is the reason to start at the Explorer.

If a gravel lane has you looking at the Tremor, our Explorer Tremor guide covers whether your roads need it, and the seat you give up.

An older woman holding a small boy's hand, a bearded man carrying a tote bag, a girl in a navy dress and a teenage boy carrying a grey blanket walk toward a charcoal Ford Explorer parked in a driveway, with a red-brick house with a white veranda and autumn maples behind.

Expedition and Expedition MAX: Ford's Full-Size Three-Row SUV

The 2027 Expedition sits at the large end of Ford's SUV lineup: Ford calls it a "do-it-all full-size SUV," and says the Expedition MAX is "nearly a foot longer." Both have three rows, and Ford lists 4x4 as standard on the Expedition.

Seating depends on the trim and the second-row seats: Ford lists seating for up to eight on the Expedition Active and up to seven on the Expedition MAX King Ranch. Confirm the seat count on the exact vehicle.

Ford lists the Tremor on the Expedition, not the MAX. Its page for the 2027 Expedition does not list a hybrid.

Confirm the drivetrain on the individual vehicle.

Eight people heading to a cottage near Westport, with gear for all of them? Then start here, and confirm that the exact Expedition seats eight.

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What About the Escape, Maverick and F-150?

The Escape is not among the SUVs Ford currently lists: Ford's Escape page says the Escape "has reached the end of its journey." Ford lists the Maverick and F-150 as trucks, so they sit outside this SUV lineup, though a compact pickup can land on the same shortlist.

If you are replacing an Escape, start with how many rows and which drive you need, then use the table above.

If a compact pickup is in the running, our Maverick versus F-150 guide asks whether it is enough truck.

If a rough lane is the worry, our Maverick ground clearance guide covers that question for the Maverick.

How to Choose Among Ford SUV Models: Rows, Then Drive, Then Power

Choose in three steps: count the rows you need, settle the drive, then pick the powertrain, and read the drive and powertrain on the exact vehicle's window sticker. The nameplate tells you where to start; the window sticker tells you what that one has.

Rows first. Two rows: the Bronco Sport, Bronco and Mach-E; three rows: the Explorer and the Expedition, with the MAX as the longer Expedition.
Then the drive. Ford lists 4x4 or Intelligent 4WD as standard on the Bronco Sport, Bronco, Explorer and Expedition, while on the Mach-E, the Select and Premium can be rear-wheel drive or eAWD.
Then the powertrain. EcoBoost gas on the Bronco Sport, Bronco, Explorer and Expedition; all-electric on the Mach-E.
Confirm it with us. Tell our team how many seats you need and what roads you drive, and we will help you match them to the exact vehicle.

Before choosing, compare the drive and powertrain you need against what is printed for the exact vehicle on its window sticker or build sheet, and confirm its seating with our team. Equipment varies by trim and configuration.

The honest drawbacks, plainly: the Bronco Sport, Bronco and Mach-E have no third row, and on the Mach-E Select and Premium, eAWD is not a given.

Ask our team to check the VIN and confirm any open campaigns before you buy.

Your Trade, Your Financing and Ordering the Right Build

If you are moving into a new Ford SUV from the vehicle you already own, start with that vehicle: value your trade online, then bring it in to Carleton Place Ford. We take trades of any make, whether it is paid off or not.

We put our appraisal of your trade in writing. We buy vehicles outright, so an appraisal does not commit you to buying from us.

With your permission, we get the payout from your lender and show it beside our appraisal.

If you owe more than the vehicle is worth, the shortfall may be added to the amount financed, increasing the amount borrowed and potentially the total cost of borrowing. Financing is subject to lender approval (O.A.C.).

Apply for financing before you come in if you wish. With your consent, we can review options with participating lenders.

Approval, rate, term and payment depend on the applicant, lender and vehicle, and a credit-bureau inquiry may be required.

Bring a driver's licence and proof of income if requested; lender requirements vary.

If Ford's order bank, dealer allocation and your preferred configuration are available, we can review the build and help you submit an order. Availability, order acceptance, timing and pricing are subject to Ford and dealer confirmation.

Or look through our new Ford inventory with the rows and drive you have settled on in mind.

Once it is yours, book it in for service with us. You can come to us for parts and accessories, and for open Ford recall campaigns applicable to your vehicle, subject to parts availability and appointment scheduling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Ford SUV Models Are Sold in Canada?

Ford currently lists five SUVs in Canada: the 2026 Bronco Sport, 2026 Bronco and 2026 Mustang Mach-E, which have two rows, and the 2027 Explorer and 2027 Expedition, which have three. Ford says the Expedition MAX is "nearly a foot longer" than the Expedition.

Which Ford SUVs Have a Third Row?

The 2027 Explorer and the 2027 Expedition, MAX included. Ford says "All Explorer models have third-row seats," and lists seating for six or seven, depending on the model and options.

For the Expedition, it lists seating for up to eight on the Active and up to seven on the MAX King Ranch, so confirm the count on the vehicle.

Do All Ford SUVs Have All-Wheel Drive or 4x4?

Not as standard on every one. Ford lists 4x4 as standard on the 2026 Bronco Sport, 2026 Bronco and 2027 Expedition, and Intelligent 4WD on every 2027 Explorer trim.

The 2026 Mustang Mach-E lists rear-wheel drive or eAWD on the Select and Premium, and eAWD on the GT and Rally. Confirm the drivetrain on the individual vehicle.

Does Ford Still Sell the Escape in Canada?

Ford's Escape page says the Escape "has reached the end of its journey." The SUVs Ford currently lists in Canada are the 2026 Bronco Sport, 2026 Bronco, 2026 Mustang Mach-E, 2027 Explorer and 2027 Expedition.

If you are replacing an Escape, start with how many rows and which drive you need.

Is There an Electric Ford SUV?

Of the SUVs Ford lists in Canada, the 2026 Mustang Mach-E is the electric one. It is a two-row SUV that Ford lists as seating five, with rear-wheel drive or eAWD on the Select and Premium and eAWD on the GT and Rally.

Which Ford SUV Is the Largest?

The 2027 Expedition MAX is the longest. Ford calls the Expedition a "do-it-all full-size SUV," and says the MAX is "nearly a foot longer."

Both have three rows, and Ford lists seating for up to eight on some Expedition trims, so confirm the seat count on the exact vehicle.

Why Choose Your Ford SUV at Carleton Place Ford?

Because the right SUV is the one whose rows, drive and powertrain match your week, and that is easier to settle beside the vehicle than on a spec page. Bring your seat count and your roads, and somebody at Carleton Place Ford will go through the five SUVs with you.

Start with our featured new Ford inventory. Ask about the SUV you have narrowed it to when you come in.

Source: Ford's current Canadian model pages for each SUV named here, including its Escape page.

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About the Author:

Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.

With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.

Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.

One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.

Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.

Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.

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