[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.69,0:00:17.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Few sedans qualify for\Nland-yacht status these days Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.71,0:00:21.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, living large in size,\Ncomfort and image Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.34,0:00:23.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,means cruising in something Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.43,0:00:24.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like this. Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.18,0:00:27.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am Tom Voelk with Driven\Nfor the New York Times. Dialogue: 0,0:00:27.44,0:00:32.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lincoln's Navigator established\Nthe Luxo SUV segment for 2015. Dialogue: 0,0:00:32.68,0:00:34.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The bow and stern get a new look, Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.96,0:00:38.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,changes that pro-athletes, rappers and Dialogue: 0,0:00:38.06,0:00:40.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,well-heeled suburbanites\Nwill easily fathom. Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.73,0:00:44.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Navigator is not a car based crossover Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.81,0:00:50.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's a full on SUV built on the same\Narchitecture as Ford's F-150 pick-up Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.44,0:00:52.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but not the new generation - Dialogue: 0,0:00:52.22,0:00:54.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know the one with the aluminum panels? - Dialogue: 0,0:00:54.89,0:00:58.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It will be a couple of years until an all new flagship arrives Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.34,0:01:02.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This refresh was needed to compete with the all new Escalade. Dialogue: 0,0:01:02.56,0:01:09.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Last year's V8 is gone, replaced with this more powerful 3.5 liter eco-boost V6. Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.45,0:01:18.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's turbo charged, there's 380 horse power and 460 pound-feet of torque. Dialogue: 0,0:01:21.53,0:01:24.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It tugs up to 9.000 pounds. Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.27,0:01:26.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are 6 cogs in the gearbox Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.97,0:01:29.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This one rolls with four-wheel drive. Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.59,0:01:30.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Built like a freighter. Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.69,0:01:36.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Navigator moves like a cutter off the line. Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.95,0:01:40.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There's a nice growling. You would\Nswear there's a V-8 under the hood. Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.73,0:01:42.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It feels every inch it's size Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.57,0:01:45.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when trolling crowded urban streets and parking garages Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.97,0:01:49.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The ride quality is firm, not soft or mushy. Dialogue: 0,0:01:49.40,0:01:52.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Driving dynamics are more crisp than you might imagine. Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.82,0:01:56.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is a full sized truck based SUV after all. Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.38,0:02:00.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However, it has the optional adaptive suspension. Dialogue: 0,0:02:00.09,0:02:02.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Bundled with the Reserve package Dialogue: 0,0:02:02.68,0:02:05.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's 7.150 bucks. Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.64,0:02:08.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The big issue with Navigator: Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.08,0:02:11.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No amount of money will buy adaptive cruse control, Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.17,0:02:15.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,lane departure warning, lane keep assist and automated parking. Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.44,0:02:17.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They simply aren't available. Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.17,0:02:22.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Fuel economy? I saw about 21 miles / gallon on a 150 miles highway excursion Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.92,0:02:25.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,closer to 12 in the city. Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.06,0:02:29.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Reserve package adds more than that fancy suspension Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.46,0:02:33.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the beefy instrument panel at the wheelhouse gets cut and sewn leather. Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.47,0:02:38.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Seats and door panels are upgraded and if you're unfamiliar with Ziricote wood, Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.39,0:02:41.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is what it looks like. Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.56,0:02:44.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These are a crowd pleaser. Dialogue: 0,0:02:44.27,0:02:47.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That and the terrific THX sound system hit the high water mark Dialogue: 0,0:02:47.96,0:02:51.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but the gage cluster looks phished from the Ford, Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.08,0:02:52.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,same with the user interface. Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.85,0:02:55.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At the very least there should be new graphics. Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.92,0:02:59.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The cabin seats 8 when these captain's chairs are swapped for a bench. Dialogue: 0,0:03:00.39,0:03:04.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The midrow is far from steerage, there should be no complaints. Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.83,0:03:07.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Access to the way back can happen here Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.07,0:03:07.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or Dialogue: 0,0:03:08.99,0:03:11.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,embark in a more civilized manner. Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.28,0:03:14.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The 3rd row has belts for three. Dialogue: 0,0:03:14.28,0:03:16.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Space is decent back here. Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.28,0:03:19.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Foot, knee, leg and head room are not going to be a problem Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.76,0:03:22.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The cushions -- a little on the short side. Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.23,0:03:25.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lincoln crows best in class room back here. Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.02,0:03:27.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are cup holders. Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.16,0:03:29.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'll point out that the doors lack storage options. Dialogue: 0,0:03:30.62,0:03:31.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Navigator is a big rig. Dialogue: 0,0:03:32.04,0:03:34.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You would expect a large cargo hold. Dialogue: 0,0:03:35.96,0:03:36.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Uh, nope! Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.65,0:03:43.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Go with the L model that adds nearly 15 inches of length if you're going to stash large coolers behind the 3rd row. Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.82,0:03:45.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The load floor is quite high. Dialogue: 0,0:03:45.66,0:03:48.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Of course, dropping the seat backs helps. Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.18,0:03:51.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Navigator would have swallowed up to 18 packs Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.41,0:03:54.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if I would have brought one more out. Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.27,0:04:00.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Starting at just under 63 grand I highly suggest splurging for the Reserve package. Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.54,0:04:03.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That pushes this one close to 73. Dialogue: 0,0:04:04.34,0:04:06.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Navigator set sail with attitude, Dialogue: 0,0:04:06.66,0:04:11.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but with fewer features than its competitors it faces a headwind.