Overview
The 2024 Navigator is, like all Navigators earlier than it, big and opulent. The motive force can get pleasure from a 30-way heated and ventilated massaging seat whereas profiting from Lincoln’s BlueCruise 1.0 hands-free freeway driving help. Passengers—the Nav has seating for as much as eight—get pleasure from acres of room, even within the third row, which advantages from Lincoln’s compact unbiased rear suspension. The Navigator shares its platform with the Ford Expedition, however it clearly occupies a unique strata of luxurious, with inside themes bearing names like “Central Park” and “Invitation.” Navigators are available short- and long-wheelbase variations, with the latter providing extravagant cargo room even with the third row up. Each fashions are powered by a 440-hp twin-turbocharged V-6 that is principally the engine from the Ford Raptor. The turbo-six pairs with a 10-speed computerized transmission to huck the Navigator to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds and ship 8700 kilos of most towing capability. The Navigator would not exhibit the chassis finesse of the Cadillac Escalade and even the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, however it’s a fantastic chariot for dispatching main mileage in serene consolation.
What’s New for 2024?
There’s not a complete lot new for the 2024 Navigator, however there are just a few notable adjustments. The rear-wheel-drive model is lifeless and all Navigators now have full-time four-wheel-drive. The usual model beneficial properties the fancier-sounding moniker “Premiere,” and is on the market with the BlueCruise 1.0 hands-free driving help system that comes with a three-month free trial (sure, the system is subscription-based). BlueCruise subscriptions now run for 4 years relatively than two. And talking of blue, Lincoln’s Flight Blue Metallic coloration returns from a one-year hiatus, changing Ocean Blue.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
We’ll allow you to resolve whether or not the usual short-wheelbase model or the prolonged L physique model is best for you, however we would suggest the Reserve trim both means. Reserve provides fascinating luxurious options comparable to heated and ventilated entrance seats, a head-up show, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and a bunch of driver-assistance options. All-wheel drive is on the market for individuals who want it, and we would additionally suggest the Heavy-Responsibility Trailer Tow package deal for consumers who plan to benefit from the Navigator’s 8700-pound towing capability.
Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency
The 2024 Navigator has just one engine-and-transmission mixture, however with 440 horsepower, one is all it wants. We discovered the Navigator to be responsive and genuinely speedy, and the 10-speed computerized shuffles by gears adeptly sufficient to keep away from perturbing dozing passengers. At our take a look at observe, the Navigator made it to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Nonetheless, straight-line efficiency is the place the Navi’s efficiency potential begins and ends. Steering really feel is numb and its sheer bulk and delicate suspension stop it from being a automobile that encourages enthusiastic driving. The Navigator’s trip is nice sufficient for a big luxurious SUV, however rivals such because the BMW X7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS-class supply a extra refined and sporting on-road character. In the meantime, the opposite massive body-on-frame domestics pack extra energy: the Jeep Grand Wagoneer gives 510 horsepower and the Cadillac Escalade is on the market with as a lot as 682 horsepower in V-series guise. When carrying elective 22-inch wheels, the Navigator was generally jittery, and sharp impacts had been adopted by bouncing rebounds—the worst of each worlds.
Gas Financial system and Actual-World MPG
The Navigator employs a downsized, twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 and a 10-speed computerized transmission within the quest for higher gasoline financial system. Regardless of its small-displacement engine, it is from gasoline environment friendly, gulping gasoline on the price of 17 mpg metropolis and 23 mpg freeway in rear-wheel drive guise in accordance with the EPA. For extra details about the Navigator’s gasoline financial system, go to the EPA’s web site.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
The Navigator’s inside is lavishly spacious and genuinely luxurious. Supplies comparable to open-pore wooden trim and massaging entrance seats are solely out there within the higher trim ranges, however even entry-level Navigators have a lot to supply. The Navigator’s third row is without doubt one of the greatest examples of that seating association. There may be 1.1 inches extra legroom within the Navigator’s third row than that of the GLS-class, and different opponents fall even additional behind. The Navigator gives elective 30-way-adjustable massaging entrance seats, a keystone characteristic for Lincoln’s flagship SUV. The seats are nearly sculptural and are so customizable you can even alter the person left and proper thigh helps to totally different heights. The Navigator’s immense measurement is usually a disadvantage when weaving by visitors or trying to park, however it’s an enormous boon when it comes time to pack for trip. Quick-wheelbase fashions have restricted cargo area with all three rows in use; cargo area is plentiful with the third row folded. Lengthy-wheelbase L fashions have cargo room aplenty even with the third row in use.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Navigator comes commonplace with an attention-grabbing 13.2-inch touchscreen and has USB ports in each row. The infotainment system’s graphics are slick and straightforward to learn—essential for Lincoln’s presbyopic clientele—and the large display screen is sort of a glittering jewel atop the Navigator’s prow. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are commonplace and the system is able to over-the-air software program updates due to an onboard 5G Wi-Fi hotspot. A 14-speaker Revel stereo system is commonplace however a 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D stereo is a part of the elective Luxurious package deal.
Security and Driver-Help Options
Lincoln additionally makes its Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance know-how commonplace on the Navigator, and that features blind-spot monitoring, automated emergency braking, and pedestrian detection amongst different gadgets. For extra details about the Navigator’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embrace:
- Customary blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
- Customary automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Out there adaptive cruise management with semi-autonomous driving mode
Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
Lincoln’s guarantee protection roughly matches that of its opponents, however there are just a few perks that assist the corporate’s customer-service practices stand out. Homeowners who select the Black Label trim get pleasure from 4 years of complimentary scheduled upkeep as an alternative of only one yr.
- Restricted guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain guarantee covers six years or 70,000 miles
- Complimentary scheduled upkeep is roofed for as much as 4 years or 50,000
Specs
Specs
2022 Lincoln Navigator 4×4
Automobile Kind: front-engine, rear/all-wheel-drive, 7-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Examined: $81,405/$107,605
Choices: Black Label trim (ActiveGlide, head-up show, sunroof, illuminated operating boards and grille, Revel audio system, 30-way-adjustable entrance seats, 22-inch wheels, 4 years/50,000 miles upkeep with pickup and supply), $24,880; Manhattan Inexperienced Metallic paint, $695; second row heated/ventilated/massaging seats with console, $625;
ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port and direct gasoline injection
Displacement: 213 in3, 3492 cm3
Energy: 440 hp @ 5850 rpm
Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
10-speed computerized
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: management arms/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 13.8-in vented disc/13.2-in vented disc
Tires: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
285/45R-22 114H M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 122.5 in
Size: 210.0 in
Width: 79.9 in
Top: 76.3 in
Passenger Quantity: 178 ft3
Cargo Quantity: 19 ft3
Curb Weight: 6078 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 5.3 sec
100 mph: 13.9 sec
1/4-Mile: 13.9 sec @ 100 mph
Outcomes above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Begin, 5–60 mph: 6.0 sec
Prime Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.2 sec
Prime Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.0 sec
Prime Velocity (gov ltd): 124 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 185 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.75 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Noticed: 16 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Mixed/Metropolis/Freeway: 18/16/22 mpg
C/D TESTING EXPLAINED
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