WEBVTT 00:00:13.690 --> 00:00:17.690 Few sedans qualify for land-yacht status these days 00:00:17.710 --> 00:00:21.330 So, living large in size, comfort and image 00:00:21.335 --> 00:00:23.425 means cruising in something 00:00:23.429 --> 00:00:24.169 like this. 00:00:24.185 --> 00:00:27.435 I am Tom Voelk with Driven for the New York Times. 00:00:27.435 --> 00:00:32.685 Lincoln's Navigator established the Luxo SUV segment for 2015. 00:00:32.685 --> 00:00:34.955 The bow and stern get a new look, 00:00:34.955 --> 00:00:38.055 changes that pro-athletes, rappers and 00:00:38.055 --> 00:00:40.955 well-heeled suburbanites will easily fathom. 00:00:41.726 --> 00:00:44.806 Navigator is not a car based crossover 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 00:00:50.444 --> 00:00:52.194 but not the new generation - 00:00:52.215 --> 00:00:54.885 you know the one with the aluminum panels? - 00:00:54.891 --> 00:00:58.331 It will be a couple of years until an all new flagship arrives 00:00:58.340 --> 00:01:02.340 This refresh was needed to compete with the all new Escalade. 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. 00:01:12.447 --> 00:01:18.067 It's turbo charged, there's 380 horse power and 460 pound-feet of torque. 00:01:21.533 --> 00:01:24.273 It tugs up to 9.000 pounds. 00:01:24.273 --> 00:01:26.973 There are 6 cogs in the gearbox 00:01:26.973 --> 00:01:29.203 This one rolls with four-wheel drive. 00:01:29.590 --> 00:01:30.550 Built like a freighter. 00:01:33.688 --> 00:01:36.948 Navigator moves like a cutter off the line. 00:01:36.948 --> 00:01:40.508 There's a nice growling. You would swear there's a V-8 under the hood. 00:01:40.731 --> 00:01:42.571 It feels every inch it's size 00:01:42.571 --> 00:01:45.971 when trolling crowded urban streets and parking garages 00:01:45.971 --> 00:01:49.341 The ride quality is firm, not soft or mushy. 00:01:49.395 --> 00:01:52.825 Driving dynamics are more crisp than you might imagine. 00:01:52.825 --> 00:01:56.375 This is a full sized truck based SUV after all. 00:01:56.384 --> 00:02:00.084 However, it has the optional adaptive suspension. 00:02:00.090 --> 00:02:02.680 Bundled with the Reserve package 00:02:02.680 --> 00:02:05.640 it's 7.150 bucks. 00:02:05.640 --> 00:02:08.080 The big issue with Navigator: 00:02:08.080 --> 00:02:11.170 No amount of money will buy adaptive cruse control, 00:02:11.170 --> 00:02:15.170 lane departure warning, lane keep assist and automated parking. 00:02:15.444 --> 00:02:17.174 They simply aren't available. 00:02:17.174 --> 00:02:22.854 Fuel economy? I saw about 21 miles / gallon on a 150 miles highway excursion 00:02:22.925 --> 00:02:25.375 closer to 12 in the city. 00:02:26.059 --> 00:02:29.459 The Reserve package adds more than that fancy suspension 00:02:29.459 --> 00:02:33.459 the beefy instrument panel at the wheelhouse gets cut and sewn leather. 00:02:33.471 --> 00:02:38.391 Seats and door panels are upgraded and if you're unfamiliar with Ziricote wood, 00:02:38.391 --> 00:02:41.251 this is what it looks like. 00:02:42.556 --> 00:02:44.136 These are a crowd pleaser. 00:02:44.268 --> 00:02:47.948 That and the terrific THX sound system hit the high water mark 00:02:47.957 --> 00:02:51.067 but the gage cluster looks phished from the Ford, 00:02:51.080 --> 00:02:52.820 same with the user interface. 00:02:52.850 --> 00:02:55.680 At the very least there should be new graphics. 00:02:55.917 --> 00:02:59.807 The cabin seats 8 when these captain's chairs are swapped for a bench. 00:03:00.387 --> 00:03:04.387 The midrow is far from steerage, there should be no complaints. 00:03:04.828 --> 00:03:07.068 Access to the way back can happen here 00:03:07.068 --> 00:03:07.398 or 00:03:08.994 --> 00:03:11.794 embark in a more civilized manner. 00:03:12.282 --> 00:03:14.242 The 3rd row has belts for three. 00:03:14.282 --> 00:03:16.272 Space is decent back here. 00:03:16.283 --> 00:03:19.753 Foot, knee, leg and head room are not going to be a problem 00:03:19.765 --> 00:03:22.155 The cushions -- a little on the short side. 00:03:22.231 --> 00:03:25.001 Lincoln crows best in class room back here. 00:03:25.015 --> 00:03:27.145 There are cup holders. 00:03:27.158 --> 00:03:29.928 I'll point out that the doors lack storage options. 00:03:30.618 --> 00:03:31.778 Navigator is a big rig. 00:03:32.041 --> 00:03:34.931 You would expect a large cargo hold. 00:03:35.960 --> 00:03:36.610 Uh, nope! 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. 00:03:43.816 --> 00:03:45.556 The load floor is quite high. 00:03:45.660 --> 00:03:48.160 Of course, dropping the seat backs helps. 00:03:48.180 --> 00:03:51.390 Navigator would have swallowed up to 18 packs 00:03:51.407 --> 00:03:54.697 if I would have brought one more out. 00:03:55.268 --> 00:04:00.538 Starting at just under 63 grand I highly suggest splurging for the Reserve package. 00:04:00.538 --> 00:04:03.608 That pushes this one close to 73. 00:04:04.340 --> 00:04:06.170 Navigator set sail with attitude, 00:04:06.664 --> 00:04:11.514 but with fewer features than its competitors it faces a headwind.