Just completed a 2400 mile trip from Virginia to Montana in my 2018 Exp. Platinum.
Thought I would make a few comments and observations.
1st this is the first US built car I have had in 30 years, just coming off a 3 year lease from a 2016 BMW 650 ix. (450 hp).)
In my view the Exp is much smoother and more quiet. than the BMW and just as good a drive as my wifes Mercedes.
Drove across South Dakota, Wyoming and into North West Montana - lots of mountain passes - Exp handled the mountains with ease (I was not towing)
I got 20 MPG over the 2400 miles ( before the trip I only had 250 miles on the car).
Sirius Trip app is crap - at least 1/2 the time when looking for a hotel - I select the hotel such as Holiday Inn Express - press the call button and get the Quality Inn!! - tried it twice. Another time used the set as destination in the same app for a restaurant and it took me to the wrong place. Took a look at the restaurant in the app and it had the wrong address. Didn't use it again and used google maps
So - my experience driving the car is terrific - love it and I am so happy I made the purchase. Don't like the Sync 3 - navigation - compared to BMW and others it just isn't as good.
PS: this car is unbelievably comfortable for a long trip
Thought I would make a few comments and observations.
1st this is the first US built car I have had in 30 years, just coming off a 3 year lease from a 2016 BMW 650 ix. (450 hp).)
In my view the Exp is much smoother and more quiet. than the BMW and just as good a drive as my wifes Mercedes.
Drove across South Dakota, Wyoming and into North West Montana - lots of mountain passes - Exp handled the mountains with ease (I was not towing)
I got 20 MPG over the 2400 miles ( before the trip I only had 250 miles on the car).
Sirius Trip app is crap - at least 1/2 the time when looking for a hotel - I select the hotel such as Holiday Inn Express - press the call button and get the Quality Inn!! - tried it twice. Another time used the set as destination in the same app for a restaurant and it took me to the wrong place. Took a look at the restaurant in the app and it had the wrong address. Didn't use it again and used google maps
So - my experience driving the car is terrific - love it and I am so happy I made the purchase. Don't like the Sync 3 - navigation - compared to BMW and others it just isn't as good.
PS: this car is unbelievably comfortable for a long trip