1 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Few Sedans qualify for land-yacht status these days 2 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 So, living large in size, comfort and image 3 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 means [unclear] in something 4 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 like this. 5 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 I am Tom Voelk with Driven for the New York Times. 6 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Lincoln's Navigator is established the Luxo SUV segment for 2015 7 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 but [unclear] get a new look 8 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 changes what pro-athletes, rappers and 9 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 well heeled suburbanites will easily fathom. 10 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Navigator is not a car based crossover 11 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 it's a full on SUV built on the same architecture Ford's F-140 pick-up 12 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 but not the new generation - 13 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 you know the one with the aluminum panels? - 14 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Here it will be a couple of years until an all new flagship arrives 15 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 This refresh was needed to compete with the all new escapator. 16 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Last year's V8 is gone, replaces with this more powerful 3.5 liters eco-boost V6. 17 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 It's turbo charged, [unclear] 380 horse power and 460 pound-feet of torque. 18 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 It tugs up to 9.000 pounds. 19 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 There are 6 cogs in the gearbox 20 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 This one rolls with four-wheel drive. 21 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Built like a freighter. 22 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Navigator moves like a cutter off the line. 23 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 It has a nice ground [unclear] 24 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 It feels every inch it's size 25 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 when trolling crowded urban streets and parking garages 26 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 The [unclearn] quality is firm, not soft or mushy. 27 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Driving down Annex [unclear] crips 28 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 and you might imagine - 29 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 this is a full sized truck based SUV afterall - 30 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 however, it has the optional adaptive suspension 31 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 bundled with the Reserve package 32 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 it's 7.150 bucks. 33 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 The big issue with Navigator: 34 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 No amount of money with buy adaptive cruse control, 35 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 lane departure warning, lane keep assist and automated parking. 36 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 They simply aren't available. 37 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Fuel economy? I saw about 21 miles / gallon on a 150 miles highway excursion 38 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 closer to 12 in the city 39 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 The Reserve package adds more than that fancy suspension 40 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 the beefy instrument panel at wheelhouse gets cut and sown level 41 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 seats and door panels are upgraded and if you're unfamiliar with [unclear] wood 42 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 This is what it looks like. 43 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 These are a crowd pleaser. 44 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 That and the terrific THX sound system hit the high water mark 45 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 but the gage cluster looks [unclear] from the Ford, 46 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 same with the user interface. 47 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 At the very least there should be new brackets. 48 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 The cabin seats 8 when these captain's chairs are swapped for a bench. 49 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 The [unclear] is far from stearage, there should be no complaints. 50 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Access to the [unclear] can happen here 51 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 or 52 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 embark in a more civilized manner. 53 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 The 3rd row has belts for three. 54 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Space is decent back here. 55 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Foot, knee, leg and head room are not going to be a problem 56 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 The Cushions -- a little on the short side. 57 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Lincoln [unclear] best in class room back here. 58 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 There are cup holders. 59 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 I'll point out that the door lack storage options. 60 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Navigator is a big rig. 61 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 You would expect a large cargo hold. 62 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Ehm, nope! 63 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Go with the L model that adds nearly 15 inches of length if you're going to stash large coolers behind the 3rd row. 64 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 The load floor is quite high. 65 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Of course, dropping the seat backs helps. 66 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Navigator would have swallow up to 18 packs 67 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 if I would have brought one more out. 68 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Starting at just under 63 grant I highly suggest spurging for the Reserve package. 69 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 That pushes this one close to 73. 70 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Navigator: set sale with attitude, but with fewer features than it's competitors it faces a [unclear].