The engine spins a lazy 2,000 rpm at 70 mph and is church-mouse quiet. But as big and ponderous as one would think, the Excursion actually drives much smaller than it's size would belie. It doesn't feel or respond anything like its bulk would indicate. It is actually somewhat nimble. Lane changes don't have to be planned a mile in advance and roads like Green Valley, Latrobe and Highway 49 are pleasurable at speed.
Body roll is well controlled and the steering is accurate and gives excellent feedback.
This is certainly no Porsche or Ford Focus, but it's darn good. I didn't find any vices. It is fun to drive. On the washboard of Ponderosa Road, the Excursion was firm but certainly comfortable. There was no jarring or tensing of the occupant's bodies.