Few Sedans qualify for land-yacht status these days
So, living large in size, comfort and image
means [unclear] in something
like this.
I am Tom Voelk with Driven for the New York Times.
Lincoln's Navigator is established the Luxo SUV segment for 2015
but [unclear] get a new look
changes what pro-athletes, rappers and
well heeled suburbanites will easily fathom.
Navigator is not a car based crossover
it's a full on SUV built on the same architecture Ford's F-140 pick-up
but not the new generation -
you know the one with the aluminum panels? -
Here it will be a couple of years until an all new flagship arrives
This refresh was needed to compete with the all new escapator.
Last year's V8 is gone, replaces with this more powerful 3.5 liters eco-boost V6.
It's turbo charged, [unclear] 380 horse power and 460 pound-feet of torque.
It tugs up to 9.000 pounds.
There are 6 cogs in the gearbox
This one rolls with four-wheel drive.
Built like a freighter.
Navigator moves like a cutter off the line.
It has a nice ground [unclear]
It feels every inch it's size
when trolling crowded urban streets and parking garages
The [unclearn] quality is firm, not soft or mushy.
Driving down Annex [unclear] crips
and you might imagine -
this is a full sized truck based SUV afterall -
however, it has the optional adaptive suspension
bundled with the Reserve package
it's 7.150 bucks.
The big issue with Navigator:
No amount of money with buy adaptive cruse control,
lane departure warning, lane keep assist and automated parking.
They simply aren't available.
Fuel economy? I saw about 21 miles / gallon on a 150 miles highway excursion
closer to 12 in the city
The Reserve package adds more than that fancy suspension
the beefy instrument panel at wheelhouse gets cut and sown level
seats and door panels are upgraded and if you're unfamiliar with [unclear] wood
This is what it looks like.
These are a crowd pleaser.
That and the terrific THX sound system hit the high water mark
but the gage cluster looks [unclear] from the Ford,
same with the user interface.
At the very least there should be new brackets.
The cabin seats 8 when these captain's chairs are swapped for a bench.
The [unclear] is far from stearage, there should be no complaints.
Access to the [unclear] can happen here
or
embark in a more civilized manner.
The 3rd row has belts for three.
Space is decent back here.
Foot, knee, leg and head room are not going to be a problem
The Cushions -- a little on the short side.
Lincoln [unclear] best in class room back here.
There are cup holders.
I'll point out that the door lack storage options.
Navigator is a big rig.
You would expect a large cargo hold.
Ehm, nope!
Go with the L model that adds nearly 15 inches of length if you're going to stash large coolers behind the 3rd row.
The load floor is quite high.
Of course, dropping the seat backs helps.
Navigator would have swallow up to 18 packs
if I would have brought one more out.
Starting at just under 63 grant I highly suggest spurging for the Reserve package.
That pushes this one close to 73.
Navigator: set sale with attitude, but with fewer features than it's competitors it faces a [unclear].