1 00:00:13,690 --> 00:00:17,690 Few sedans qualify for land-yacht status these days 2 00:00:17,710 --> 00:00:21,330 So, living large in size, comfort and image 3 00:00:21,335 --> 00:00:23,425 means cruising in something 4 00:00:23,429 --> 00:00:24,169 like this. 5 00:00:24,185 --> 00:00:27,435 I am Tom Voelk with Driven for the New York Times. 6 00:00:27,435 --> 00:00:32,685 Lincoln's Navigator established the Luxo SUV segment for 2015. 7 00:00:32,685 --> 00:00:34,955 The bow and stern get a new look, 8 00:00:34,955 --> 00:00:38,055 changes that pro-athletes, rappers and 9 00:00:38,055 --> 00:00:40,955 well-heeled suburbanites will easily fathom. 10 00:00:41,726 --> 00:00:44,806 Navigator is not a car based crossover 11 00:00:44,806 --> 00:00:50,046 it's a full on SUV built on the same architecture as Ford's F-150 pick-up 12 00:00:50,444 --> 00:00:52,194 but not the new generation - 13 00:00:52,215 --> 00:00:54,885 you know the one with the aluminum panels? - 14 00:00:54,891 --> 00:00:58,331 It will be a couple of years until an all new flagship arrives 15 00:00:58,340 --> 00:01:02,340 This refresh was needed to compete with the all new Escalade. 16 00:01:02,561 --> 00:01:09,461 Last year's V8 is gone, replaced with this more powerful 3.5 liter eco-boost V6. 17 00:01:12,447 --> 00:01:18,067 It's turbo charged, there's 380 horse power and 460 pound-feet of torque. 18 00:01:21,533 --> 00:01:24,273 It tugs up to 9.000 pounds. 19 00:01:24,273 --> 00:01:26,973 There are 6 cogs in the gearbox 20 00:01:26,973 --> 00:01:29,203 This one rolls with four-wheel drive. 21 00:01:29,590 --> 00:01:30,550 Built like a freighter. 22 00:01:33,688 --> 00:01:36,948 Navigator moves like a cutter off the line. 23 00:01:36,948 --> 00:01:40,508 There's a nice growling. You would swear there's a V-8 under the hood. 24 00:01:40,731 --> 00:01:42,571 It feels every inch it's size 25 00:01:42,571 --> 00:01:45,971 when trolling crowded urban streets and parking garages 26 00:01:45,971 --> 00:01:49,341 The ride quality is firm, not soft or mushy. 27 00:01:49,395 --> 00:01:52,825 Driving dynamics are more crisp than you might imagine. 28 00:01:52,825 --> 00:01:56,375 This is a full sized truck based SUV after all. 29 00:01:56,384 --> 00:02:00,084 However, it has the optional adaptive suspension. 30 00:02:00,090 --> 00:02:02,680 Bundled with the Reserve package 31 00:02:02,680 --> 00:02:05,640 it's 7.150 bucks. 32 00:02:05,640 --> 00:02:08,080 The big issue with Navigator: 33 00:02:08,080 --> 00:02:11,170 No amount of money will buy adaptive cruse control, 34 00:02:11,170 --> 00:02:15,170 lane departure warning, lane keep assist and automated parking. 35 00:02:15,444 --> 00:02:17,174 They simply aren't available. 36 00:02:17,174 --> 00:02:22,854 Fuel economy? I saw about 21 miles / gallon on a 150 miles highway excursion 37 00:02:22,925 --> 00:02:25,375 closer to 12 in the city. 38 00:02:26,059 --> 00:02:29,459 The Reserve package adds more than that fancy suspension 39 00:02:29,459 --> 00:02:33,459 the beefy instrument panel at the wheelhouse gets cut and sewn leather. 40 00:02:33,471 --> 00:02:38,391 Seats and door panels are upgraded and if you're unfamiliar with Ziricote wood, 41 00:02:38,391 --> 00:02:41,251 this is what it looks like. 42 00:02:42,556 --> 00:02:44,136 These are a crowd pleaser. 43 00:02:44,268 --> 00:02:47,948 That and the terrific THX sound system hit the high water mark 44 00:02:47,957 --> 00:02:51,067 but the gage cluster looks phished from the Ford, 45 00:02:51,080 --> 00:02:52,820 same with the user interface. 46 00:02:52,850 --> 00:02:55,680 At the very least there should be new graphics. 47 00:02:55,917 --> 00:02:59,807 The cabin seats 8 when these captain's chairs are swapped for a bench. 48 00:03:00,387 --> 00:03:04,387 The midrow is far from steerage, there should be no complaints. 49 00:03:04,828 --> 00:03:07,068 Access to the way back can happen here 50 00:03:07,068 --> 00:03:07,398 or 51 00:03:08,994 --> 00:03:11,794 embark in a more civilized manner. 52 00:03:12,282 --> 00:03:14,242 The 3rd row has belts for three. 53 00:03:14,282 --> 00:03:16,272 Space is decent back here. 54 00:03:16,283 --> 00:03:19,753 Foot, knee, leg and head room are not going to be a problem 55 00:03:19,765 --> 00:03:22,155 The cushions -- a little on the short side. 56 00:03:22,231 --> 00:03:25,001 Lincoln crows best in class room back here. 57 00:03:25,015 --> 00:03:27,145 There are cup holders. 58 00:03:27,158 --> 00:03:29,928 I'll point out that the doors lack storage options. 59 00:03:30,618 --> 00:03:31,778 Navigator is a big rig. 60 00:03:32,041 --> 00:03:34,931 You would expect a large cargo hold. 61 00:03:35,960 --> 00:03:36,610 Uh, nope! 62 00:03:36,650 --> 00:03:43,280 Go with the L model that adds nearly 15 inches of length if you're going to stash large coolers behind the 3rd row. 63 00:03:43,816 --> 00:03:45,556 The load floor is quite high. 64 00:03:45,660 --> 00:03:48,160 Of course, dropping the seat backs helps. 65 00:03:48,180 --> 00:03:51,390 Navigator would have swallowed up to 18 packs 66 00:03:51,407 --> 00:03:54,697 if I would have brought one more out. 67 00:03:55,268 --> 00:04:00,538 Starting at just under 63 grand I highly suggest splurging for the Reserve package. 68 00:04:00,538 --> 00:04:03,608 That pushes this one close to 73. 69 00:04:04,340 --> 00:04:06,170 Navigator set sail with attitude, 70 00:04:06,664 --> 00:04:11,514 but with fewer features than its competitors it faces a headwind.