10 SUVs With Adjustable Pedals

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Don’t you hate it when you can’t find the perfect position for driving — even after you spend extra time fussing with the seats and steering wheel? If so, you might want to look at the SUVs and trucks with adjustable pedals. These vehicles add yet another way to fine-tune comfort when you get behind the wheel.

Just keep in mind that for 2020, it’s mostly massive pickups and body-on-frame SUVs that have the upgraded pedals. This makes sense when you remember that the same vehicles already boast plenty of luxury equipment. Adjustable pedals also allow for a more inclusive ownership experience, since they let shorter drivers enjoy the dominating road presence of a big pickup or sport-utility.

If you're searching for the Dodge Durango, Ford Flex, or Lincoln MKT (all of which made our list last year), sadly Dodge has dropped adjustable pedals from the Durango, and the Flex and MKT have been discontinued completely.

2020 Chevrolet Tahoe

This year’s SUVs with adjustable pedals include the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. In fact, Chevy supplies the pedals for all of the full-size Tahoe’s three trim levels. They’re optional on the entry model and standard beginning with the mid-range Tahoe LT.

And after you’re done putting the foot controls in the right position, you can level-up the driver’s accommodations with a heated and ventilated seat, leather upholstery, and a heated and leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel on a power-adjustable column. (A climate-controlled front-passenger seat and heated outboard rear seats are also available.) The Tahoe can then increase driver confidence with automatic forward emergency braking, a forward collision warning, a lane-departure alert, and lane-keeping assistance, plus a V8 engine that’s strong enough to tow up to 8,600 pounds.

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2020 Chevrolet Suburban

Chevy actually has two SUVs with adjustable pedals, although the second one comes with an asterisk: The 2020 Chevrolet Suburban is essentially a longer Tahoe that competes against extended-wheelbase versions of the competition. Yet because the other brands don’t have separate nameplates for their longest SUVs, only the Suburban gets its own entry in today’s article.

For shoppers, this means the Suburban offers the same gear in the same trim levels as the Tahoe, but with more cabin space (and a higher price). The Suburban’s third-row passengers, for instance, spread out with nearly 10 more inches of legroom than in the Tahoe. Cargo capacity also jumps almost 30%: Fold down all rear seats in the Suburban and you can pack in 121.7 cubic feet cargo.

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2020 Ford Expedition

The 2020 Ford Expedition is an example of how one nameplate can cover two SUVs with adjustable pedals. In this case, you’ve got the full-size Expedition and the extend-length Expedition Max, both of which are available with power-adjustable pedals right in their entry models.

The chief difference between the Blue Oval SUVs is an extra 17 cubic feet of cargo space in the Max, and 300 more pounds of towing power in the “regular” Expedition. The Expedition’s 9,300-pound maximum trailer rating is also 700 pounds higher than for the Chevy competition. A further Ford advantage is massage capability for the driver and front-seat passenger. It’s the perfect complement to having your legs in the right position when you take the wheel.

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2020 Ford Explorer

The 2020 Ford Explorer is an outlier among the SUVs with adjustable pedals: This isn’t a niche choice, like a big body-on-frame SUV. Instead, the Explorer is a high-volume mid-size crossover-style model — and the only one in the industry with power-adjustable pedals. The Explorer is also one of the few models in its class with standard rear-wheel drive instead of front-wheel drive.

In terms of luxury, the Explorer stands out with optional massage-function front seats, front-seat heating and ventilation, and real-wood cabin accents. Don’t be fooled by those upscale extras, though. The 2020 Explorer is tough enough to pull 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Sure, the Expedition tows more, but that big beast is much larger, much thirstier, and much more expensive than the Explorer.

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2020 Cadillac Escalade

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV are basically the high-end counterparts to the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban. But while all four models share the same platform, the Cadillac versions deliver an unmatched level of premium content. Highlights include soft semi-aniline leather upholstery, cabin accents crafted from exotic Sumi Black Tamo Ash wood, and, for the driver, a heated and ventilated seat with a soothing massage function.

Like several other SUVs with adjustable pedals, the Escalade also offers a power-adjustable steering column. It’s a combination that’s almost guaranteed to keep all controls within easy reach. You’ll be able to keep your “real SUV” card, too, thanks to a 420-horsepower V8 that ensures a maximum tow rating of 8,300 pounds.

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2020 GMC Yukon

General Motors also claims the next spot in our list of SUVs with adjustable pedals, with the 2020 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. They share key components under the skin with both the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and the Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV.

GMC, however, brings a Professional Grade approach to the segment. This reaches its high point with the sophisticated Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali trims. The thing is, all Yukon trims have their share of uplevel goodies. So power-adjustable pedals are standard in every model except the entry-level version — and that Yukon boasts a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel plus mobile Wi-Fi, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a Bose audio system, and tri-zone automatic climate control.

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2020 Lincoln Navigator

You should definitely consider the 2020 Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L if you’re shopping for SUVs with adjustable pedals. The corporate cousins to the Ford Expedition and Expedition Max, the two Navigator models include power-adjustable pedals as standard equipment.

Of course, that’s just the starting point as far as Lincoln luxury is concerned. You can also customize your driving position with a standard power-adjustable steering column, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, four-way adjustable front head restraints, front-seat heating and ventilation, and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. If you want to take seating comfort to the next level, we recommend Lincoln’s optional 30-way “Perfect Position” seats. These leather-surfaced thrones can live up to their name while relaxing you with massage functionality.

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2020 Ram 1500

There are also a few pickups with adjustable pedals on the market this year, including the 2020 RAM 1500. At the Ram brand, you can order an automatic pedal-adjustment system for the Big Horn, Rebel, and Texas-only Lone Star trims.

Off-road enthusiasts will no doubt prefer the rough-and-ready Rebel — especially since the package with the pedals can make things a lot less rough for the driver. That’s because heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, power-folding mirrors, a universal garage-door opener, and a big 8.4-inch touchscreen are all bundled with the adjustable pedals as well. An additional advantage for the Big Horn and Lone Star trims is an available turbodiesel engine that enables a tow rating of 12,560 pounds.

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2020 Ford F-150

Like most automakers that make big body-on-frame SUVs, the Blue Oval relies on the same platform for both those sport-utility vehicles and its full-size pickups. But only Ford also shares its automatic-pedal technology between its SUVs and trucks. That’s why the 2020 Ford F-150 is able to join our list of pickups with adjustable pedals, offering power-adjustable pedals across nearly its entire lineup.

Now, you do have to move to the range-topping trim for the utmost in luxury, but the higher cost just may be worth it. The F-150 Limited showcases heated and ventilated front seats, genuine wood accents, a B&O audio system by Bang & Olufsen, and a power-adjustable heated steering wheel.

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2020 Ford Super Duty

No automaker builds more kinds of vehicles with adjustable pedals than the Ford Motor Company. Beyond its SUVs and full-size pickups, the Blue Oval is the only brand to bring that kind of comfort to the heavy-duty pickup segment. It’s available for key members of the 2020 Ford Super Duty family, including the F-250, F-350, and F-450 pickups.

Also available: a surprising range of additional convenience features that are helping heavy-duty trucks like these attract more and more retail customers. The result is that the Super Duty pickups can provide not just a 35,000-pound tow rating, but also heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and leather upholstery.