The right Ford SUV for a Long Beach family comes down to how many seats you fill and where you drive. Fall is a good time to sort that out. Our lot is stocked with 2026 models right now, and the summer rush has cooled off. For most families the match is the compact Bronco Sport for commuting, the three-row Explorer or full-size Expedition for growing households, and the Bronco for weekend adventure. You can compare all of them in one place in our new Ford inventory.
Why Fall Is a Good Time to Buy an SUV
As a model year runs its course, we work through the units already on the ground, and that's usually when selection and offers line up well for a family shopper. If you've been weighing an upgrade, a little research now tends to pay off at the table.
Southern California families also have a practical reason to shop this season. School routines, holiday travel, and cooler-weather road trips all land in the same few months, and an SUV bought before that rush is one you actually get to use during it. Browse the current new vehicle specials at BP Ford of Long Beach to see what's available right now. Offers change and are subject to eligibility and expiration.
Compact and Easy to Live With: The Bronco Sport
If your daily life is school pickup, the grocery run, and the occasional trip up the coast, a compact SUV is usually the sweet spot. It's small enough to slot into tight Belmont Shore parking yet roomy enough for car seats and cargo.
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport brings a rugged, upright design and standard four-wheel drive on every trim. It seats five occupants, with 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and up to 65.2 cubic feet with them folded. For families who split their time between the 405 and a trailhead in the local mountains, it's a versatile middle ground. See what's on the lot in our Bronco Sport inventory.
A quick word on the Escape: Ford ended Escape production in December 2025, so the Escapes still on dealer lots are the last of the run, and California did not receive the 2026 model year. If a compact Ford is what you want, the Bronco Sport is the one to look at.
Three Rows for a Growing Household: The Explorer
When car seats become booster seats and the carpool keeps expanding, a larger SUV earns its keep.
The 2026 Ford Explorer is the three-row workhorse of the lineup. It seats six occupants with second-row captain's chairs or seven with the available second-row bench, offers 16.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row and up to 85.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded on Active and ST-Line, and is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds with the standard Class III Trailer Tow Package, when properly equipped, per ford.com. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost makes 300 horsepower, and the ST gets a 3.0L EcoBoost V6. That covers the full range of family duty, from soccer Saturdays to a Big Bear getaway. You can also read why more Long Beach drivers choose the Explorer, see how the Explorer works as a three-row SUV, and check current Explorer inventory.
Full-Size for the Whole Crew: The Expedition
When you need maximum passenger room and serious cargo space in one vehicle, the Ford Expedition is the top of the family lineup. It seats up to eight occupants with the second-row bench, or seven with available second-row captain's chairs. Behind the first row, the standard-length Expedition offers 108.5 cubic feet of cargo volume and the longer Expedition MAX expands that to 123.1 cubic feet. Per ford.com, maximum towing of 9,600 pounds is available on the Expedition 4x4 without 24-inch wheels, and 9,000 pounds on the Expedition MAX 4x4 without 24-inch wheels, when properly equipped. Maximum towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and the number of occupants. If your fall plans include a boat, a camper, or a packed car for the holidays, the Expedition is built for that job. Browse current Expedition and Expedition MAX inventory to see what's here.
Off-Road Ready: The Ford Bronco
Not every family SUV has to play it safe. The 2026 Ford Bronco is the adventure end of the lineup, with a rugged body-on-frame design, four-wheel drive, and removable roof and doors on many configurations. For Long Beach households that spend weekends in the dunes, the desert, or the mountains, it's an SUV that turns the drive itself into part of the trip. It still seats the family and hauls the gear Monday through Friday, and we have a deep selection of 2026 Broncos on the lot right now.
How to Make the Value Work for Your Budget
The right SUV is only half the equation. The other half is a purchase or lease structured around your household budget. Our finance team can walk you through buying versus leasing and help you compare terms; see the Finance Center or read our top reasons to lease a new Ford to weigh your options. You can also get pre-qualified to understand your buying power before you visit, and use our trade-in advisor to see what your current vehicle could put toward your next SUV. Payment and APR terms vary by model, trim, and approved credit, so ask our team about current programs. All financing is subject to credit approval, and trade-in values are estimates subject to in-person appraisal.
Find Your Family SUV This Fall
The best-matched trims and colors tend to go first. Compare the full range side by side in our new Ford inventory, then contact BP Ford of Long Beach at 2950 North Bellflower Boulevard to schedule a test drive.
Seating, cargo, and towing figures are manufacturer figures for specific configurations. Maximum towing requires a properly equipped vehicle; cargo and towing capacity are limited by weight and weight distribution.