2018 Lincoln Navigator revealed - "Elevating family travel to first class"

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NEW YORK, April 12, 2017 – Lincoln today introduces the 2018 Navigator, an all-new full-size SUV that combines modern luxury with advanced technology – elevating family travel to first class.

Wireless charging and standard Wi-Fi keep everyone connected. Advanced technology allows the driver to effortlessly adjust the vehicle to make driving easier or more enjoyable – in any weather or terrain. With more space for your belongings than any other large SUV*, the all-new Navigator assures almost nothing is left behind.

"Quiet luxury is both a look and a feeling," says Kumar Galhotra, president, The Lincoln Motor Company. "The all-new Navigator embodies both. The sleek styling, spacious interior and technology are all designed to make each trip effortless."

MODERN ELEGANCE

Navigator's elegance is on display before the doors even open. Upon approach, the chrome Lincoln star logo on the grille softly illuminates**. Then, LED lighting in the lower front body and taillamps subtly engages, and a luminous Lincoln welcome mat appears beneath the front doors.

At night, interior ambient lights sequentially illuminate each of the SUV's three rows. During the day, a panoramic roof fills the cabin with natural light.

A twin-turbo V6 engine projected to produce 450 horsepower provides smooth power whenever you need it, delivered through a 10-speed transmission. Navigator's lighter, high-strength aluminum-alloy body removes nearly 200 pounds, helping create a more refined ride.

Additional weight savings have been reinvested in features such as towing capability and quietness. For example, laminated front and side glass contributes to the quietest Navigator cabin ever.

The all-new Navigator offers speed-dependent adaptive lighting, a new Lincoln technology that provides a wider spread of light at lower speeds for increased visibility – helpful when driving through residential areas. As the vehicle accelerates, the beam of light narrows to help eliminate the glare off signs or other distractions.

Beneath the sleek interior are inclination and intrusion sensors, which trigger an alarm if someone attempts to move or enter the vehicle.

SPACIOUS, LUXURIOUS INTERIOR

Inside, spaciousness comes in all three rows, including storage in each to keep the cabin clean and organized. The all-new Navigator's advanced cargo management system offers an adjustable shelf behind the rear seats that allows clients to create storage customized to their needs. Even with the vehicle parked on an incline, the feature ensures groceries won't roll out when the liftgate is opened.

The interior layout is clean and uncluttered, with a simple, soothing ambience.

"When designing the Navigator, we put an emphasis on ultra-luxury touch points," says David Woodhouse, Lincoln design director. "We took everything the client would see and touch, and made sure it would look and feel a little more exuberant, a little more indulgent and incredibly beautiful."

Staying connected is easy in the all-new Navigator with six USB ports, four 12-volt power outlets and a 110-volt plug. An available wireless phone charger in the first-row center console media bin eliminates tangled cords.

The client experience is further elevated through Lincoln's new Personal Profile. It uses the key fob to recall individual driver preferences for adapting seat, mirror and pedal positions, as well as climate control and entertainment settings.

For owners desiring a more personalized look, Navigator comes with three Lincoln Black Label options – an exclusive collection of interior design themes and materials, plus a host of membership privileges.

FIRST-CLASS SEATING FOR ALL

Even when the all-new Navigator is fully packed, each occupant can sit in comfort. The driver and front-seat passenger enjoy Perfect Position Seats, which offer massage, heating and cooling functionality, and can be adjusted up to 30 different ways.

Standard SYNC® 3 with both Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility enables clients to manage audio, phone, navigation and more from the vehicle touch screen or steering wheel-mounted controls. Second-row passengers have their own audio and climate control, while third-row seats feature power recline capability.

An available rear-seat entertainment system allows passengers to stream content wirelessly with an Android device to one of the 10-inch adjustable screens mounted on the rear of the front seats. Content also can be accessed through more traditional devices like an SD card, an HDMI cord or a USB, as well as through SYNC AppLink™, which permits the front-seat passenger to monitor and select viewing content.

Each screen can display different content, allowing a personalized entertainment experience for every passenger. Through Lincoln's agreement with Sling Media, those who own a Slingbox can access their TV channels on the go. The standard Wi-Fi allows for up to 10 mobile devices at a time to be connected.
Clients can enjoy available Revel® Ultima audio with 20 speakers that work in concert with Navigator's interior design and acoustics. This transforms the cabin into a personal theater with three distinct listening modes – stereo, audience and on-stage.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY

Navigator is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. A 12-inch configurable instrument cluster allows drivers to choose the information they want displayed. An available Head-Up Display can show selected information on the windshield instead of the instrument cluster. This helps drivers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

It's also easy to adjust to changing conditions. With the turn of a dial, the driver can adapt the Navigator to changing road or weather, and enjoy a smooth, confident ride.

Additional available technology includes:

• Trailer Backup Assist, which automatically steers the vehicle to turn a trailer the desired amount – meaning less time required to perform the task. Navigator is expected to deliver more towing capability than any other premium full-size SUV

• 360-degree camera and enhanced park assist, which reduce stress from parallel and perpendicular parking. The system integrates views from four cameras to create an overhead image so the driver can see all around the vehicle

• Adaptive cruise control, which automatically slows Navigator in stop-and-go traffic – resuming speed when traffic allows

*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.
**Lincoln star illuminates on Reserve and Black Label models only.

[68_427]

The interior looks really good at least on this Black Label model, but like the Expedition, the exterior is hideous.

[68_427]

[68_427]

I think they missed a big opportunity to not offer and executive style seating option for the real like they do on the Continental.  Give the second row the same or a slightly dumbed down version of the front seats and they'd own the livery market

[MexicoCityM3]

I like the styling a lot more than the Escalade. I think it's more elegant.

Would you take this over the Tahoe you posted recently?

[68_427]

I like the styling a lot more than the Escalade. I think it's more elegant.

Would you take this over the Tahoe you posted recently?

I personally don't like the styling on the outside but the top of the range Navigator will probably come with options the Tahoe does not like those 34/38 way? power front seats with massage, possibly a better stereo and probably nicer interior materials.  This also comes with the H.O. Ecoboost V6 like the Raptor does which should be better where you live.  On the downside this has haptic touch controls both front and back, which will look horrendous if a small kid gets anywhere near them (might be an easier surface to clean though, no button gaps etc)

How do you feel about having that giant center console in the back?  It would basically force the use of the back row if say you take the grandparents anywhere while having the kid in the back.  Not sure if this will be available with a rear bench.  If you are looking for total comfort this would be the big American SUV to get.  I'm sure the Tahoe will drive a little "better" and I personally think it looks better, but the interior of this ages the GM SUVs by an entire generation IMO.  The rear seat entertainment system is much more advanced and since it has two screens you can play different media on each screen, which would come in handy in a couple years or so especially if you decide to add another kid to the family, or if your wife wants to sit in back with the baby but watch something that will entertain her.  Now obviously this all comes at a price that will be much higher than the Tahoe (I'm expecting a loaded Black Label to close in on $90k usd) but if you don't need all the options the price discrepancy will be lower and the Navigator will still probably be a nicer place to spend your time.

As a GM fanboy that was painful to type, and I'd still buy the Tahoe for myself

[Payman]

Fail.

[MexicoCityM3]

I personally don't like the styling on the outside but the top of the range Navigator will probably come with options the Tahoe does not like those 34/38 way? power front seats with massage, possibly a better stereo and probably nicer interior materials.  This also comes with the H.O. Ecoboost V6 like the Raptor does which should be better where you live.  On the downside this has haptic touch controls both front and back, which will look horrendous if a small kid gets anywhere near them (might be an easier surface to clean though, no button gaps etc)

How do you feel about having that giant center console in the back?  It would basically force the use of the back row if say you take the grandparents anywhere while having the kid in the back.  Not sure if this will be available with a rear bench.  If you are looking for total comfort this would be the big American SUV to get.  I'm sure the Tahoe will drive a little "better" and I personally think it looks better, but the interior of this ages the GM SUVs by an entire generation IMO.  The rear seat entertainment system is much more advanced and since it has two screens you can play different media on each screen, which would come in handy in a couple years or so especially if you decide to add another kid to the family, or if your wife wants to sit in back with the baby but watch something that will entertain her.  Now obviously this all comes at a price that will be much higher than the Tahoe (I'm expecting a loaded Black Label to close in on $90k usd) but if you don't need all the options the price discrepancy will be lower and the Navigator will still probably be a nicer place to spend your time.

As a GM fanboy that was painful to type, and I'd still buy the Tahoe for myself

Thanks for that. Something like this is a couple of years away for us. I agree that the turbo would work better at altitude here but I like the reliability of the traditional GM V8s in something like this. We´ll see when the time comes. But in any case it's good to see Lincoln come out with something competitive.

[12,000 RPM]

Did they base this off the F-250? Why is it so tall

One of my favorite things about the OG Navigator was it kind of looked like a wagon. Had a nice big greenhouse and very car like proportions. This..... I don't know what this is.

[68_427]

Did they base this off the F-250? Why is it so tall

One of my favorite things about the OG Navigator was it kind of looked like a wagon. Had a nice big greenhouse and very car like proportions. This..... I don't know what this is.

It's still a half ton chassis but Ford missed it with the styling of this gen.  Looks like a blimp

[Soup DeVille]

Fail.

GM want their own Chekov incident?

[Payman]

GM want their own Chekov incident?

Ford, though the new Buick Enclave looks to have a selector similar to the Chrysler deathstick.

[2o6]

Ford, though the new Buick Enclave looks to have a selector similar to the Chrysler deathstick.

GM's works different than Chrysler's did. The Problem with Chrysler's is that the indentations are poor, and it doesn't auto select park if you open a door and the car is stopped.

[Soup DeVille]

Ford, though the new Buick Enclave looks to have a selector similar to the Chrysler deathstick.

Doh!

Anyways, does anyone else think big important controls should be a bit beefier? Something that doesn't require taking the winter gloves off to push?

[Payman]

Doh!

Anyways, does anyone else think big important controls should be a bit beefier? Something that doesn't require taking the winter gloves off to push?

Yes. Transmission selectors should be familiar and intuitive, like steps have to be a certain height and slope so people don't injure themselves.

Gloves is another valid point.

[FoMoJo]

I like the styling a lot more than the Escalade. I think it's more elegant.

Would you take this over the Tahoe you posted recently?

Agree, more elegant.  I kind of like the Jaguar-esk grille.

[Payman]

Yeah, aside from the retarded shift buttons, I do like the rest of it.

[Submariner]

Interestingly enough, they took more of a risk with the interior than they did with the Continental; it actually looks quite good.

But the proof will be found when one sits down and looks and feels about.  The Continental barely passes that test.

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Interestingly enough, they took more of a risk with the interior than they did with the Continental; it actually looks quite good.

But the proof will be found when one sits down and looks and feels about.  The Continental barely passes that test.

No the Continental is actually quite good for it's price point.  You have to remember the Continental starts under $45k

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[MexicoCityM3]

That's like the point of the Navigator. At least for all the passengers.

[FoMoJo]

The 2018 Lincoln Navigator Is A 450 Horsepower Fancy Freight Train

[ifcar]

The latest Escalade is pretty underwhelming to me, but Lincoln hasn't fielded a truly viable competitor in like a decade. This one shows pretty good promise, as long as the buying public dislikes the styling less than some folks on this board. I personally don't hate it -- it's a big box that looks like a big box.

One thing visually that doesn't work at all for me is the wheels in the first images -- it looks like something that would be considered futuristic on a 1996 concept car.



But this one looks good to me:

[cawimmer430]

The '50s called, they approve of the new TeleTouch reincarnation! 

[AutobahnSHO]

"You get a knob!  He gets a knob! Everyone gets a knob!!!!!"


Sorry, too lazy to find the meme generator and actually make the meme and post the link and finish this nonsense..

[Soup DeVille]

Does nobody else find the trend for projecting logos onto the ground from the doors thing to be hokey as hell?

[MexicoCityM3]

Does nobody else find the trend for projecting logos onto the ground from the doors thing to be hokey as hell?

I agree. Couldn't be ricier.

[FoMoJo]

Does nobody else find the trend for projecting logos onto the ground from the doors thing to be hokey as hell?

Is that actually a production feature?

[MX793]

Is that actually a production feature?

FoMoCo has logo projecting puddle lamps on a number of vehicles.  They've been offering them for maybe 5 years.  Mustangs project a pony logo; a number of Lincolns project the Lincoln logo.

[SJ_GTI]

Not gonna lie, I have never even heard of the feature (projecting logo's).  I assume no car I have ever owned had it. If they did I never noticed it.