Lincoln Navigator - Set sail with pride

Lincoln's "Navigator" entered the Chinese market, which means that Ford has completed its product distribution in the Chinese market. The price of 783,000 yuan is not only unique in the high-end SUV market, but also extremely lethal. The matching of 5.4LV8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission provides a wide power output for the three-ton body, and the smooth and stable driving performance makes it stylish and general. The spacious interior space and the living room-like interior style cater to the needs of pursuing a personalized lifestyle and quality. The fuel consumption is negligible for this group of people, but if they encounter an "oil shortage", they can only Depressed alone in the garage.

Competition among luxury SUVs has intensified in recent years, with Land Rover Range Rover, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg, the main contenders in this camp. If the body length is 5270mm, the height is 1976mm, the body width is 2037mm, and the weight of the car is more than 3 tons, it seems a bit inappropriate to classify the "navigator" equipped with the 5.4L engine into this category. The key lies in its large size and super power, which is out of tune and alternative to the above-mentioned groups.

Americans have the world's highest preference for large SUVs. The most representative style is the prototype Hummer, which is like an armored car, and is sought after by Hollywood bigwigs such as Schwarzenegger, making such an "ugly" and "simple" guy a star. I remember when I was driving the only Hummer in Beijing six years ago, I deliberately wore a camouflage uniform, thinking that only this kind of attire would match such a car. Although the current Hummer H2 has evolved to be very comfortable, the strong and rugged style has disappeared, and the only thing that remains is the bulky body.

Let's get down to business, the same huge "navigator", although the design style pursues the comfort and fashion of urbanization, but still in his bones is the simplicity and flying personality that Americans like.

Large and concise pursuit of luxury

Entering the "Navigator" cockpit, it is expected that the space is large enough to stand upside down, and the most eye-catching place is the middle of the metal texture At the console, the sound of music crashing around the carriage at this time reminded people of the enthusiastic crowd in the "Rolling Stone" ballroom. The shape of the center console echoes the large black body. The unique texture and visual sense of special metal materials and the perfect combination of straight lines create a comfortable, comfortable and atmospheric atmosphere in the cockpit. Sitting in the driving position, carefully pondering the functions of various switches and knobs, you will also find the special features of the "Navigator": although the steering wheel cannot be adjusted forward and backward, the foot pedal can be adjusted up and down; various control keys on the steering wheel , in addition to conventional telephones and stereos, it can also adjust the air volume of the air conditioner, which is not available in other cars.

Because of its larger body size, the Navigator's interior design has more advantages, which also means more space to splurge. For example, the storage box set in the middle of the middle row of seats is big enough to hold more than a dozen bottles of mineral water, but there is no refrigeration function, and the middle row of seats has become a freestanding type (foreign buyers can also Choose a seat for three, but it is said that the Chinese version is not yet available). Some clever space designs in the cabin are worth recommending. The concave part of the headroom in the second row not only increases the headroom a lot, but also feels like a living room at home; and the third row is surprisingly spacious, even for adults. People will not feel cramped when they sit in. Of course, the comfort should be considered after the spaciousness. The seat and headrest pillows do not feel particularly ideal during driving. The seat is very hard and the pillows are out of reach. The design of the "Navigator" luggage compartment is much more user-friendly than other high-end SUVs. Just press the button to easily fold down the third seat and flatten the floor, while other SUV models are definitely manual work.

Appears to be huge and peaceful in nature

Because the "Navigator" is equipped with a 5.4LV8 engine, the output power is so strong that Ford dare not let the media test drive, all our previous media are test drives take. If I'm telling the truth, at first sight of this behemoth, I couldn't get the feeling to drive at all. The intuition was that sitting in the back should be much more comfortable than driving. But when driving on the road, there is a secret joy, the driving feeling is very relaxed, and the quietness in the car is beyond imagination.

In recent years, people have been enthusiastic about high-end SUV models, so that manufacturers have invested more enthusiasm in SUV equipment and technology. The "Navigator" matches the V8 engine with a 6-speed ZF automatic transmission, which is unique among the current SUV models. The new power system, due to the adjustment of the speed ratio range of the gearbox, not only makes the vehicle have sufficient power output in each gear, but also the process of speed-up is smooth and stable. Driving the "Navigator" through the narrow forest road, the huge body slipped quietly on the asphalt road, considering the road conditions, did not dare to step on the accelerator pedal more easily, and tried to gradually increase the pressure on the accelerator pedal. The strength of the vehicle will also be cheerful, and there is absolutely no cumbersome and sluggish performance.

But you need to be extra careful when turning. If the speed is too fast, the response of the body will still lag behind the force given by the steering wheel. If you press the brake pedal hard and turn violently, you can experience a "big car" in an instant. The power, although there is still a strong grip, but it feels very uncomfortable. This is a similar feeling when driving a Cayenne and a Land Rover Range Rover, but the wide body of the "Navigator" makes this feeling stronger. On the other hand, when driving on the highway, the acceleration of the vehicle is not as fast as imagined, but it is gentle and stable. No matter what the speed and driving style are, it shows the calmness that is "better than walking in the courtyard", and it feels quite general.

The suspension system of the "Navigator" adopts four-wheel independent air suspension, which can be adjusted to four-wheel drive mode through the knob on the road with potholes. At this time, the chassis will be raised by 10cm. For not very complicated road changes, such equipment is sufficient. Try to drive on a muddy and uneven road. Although there is no problem with the passing ability, the heavier body has little advantage when passing through such a section. After all, this is a large-scale urban driving mainly. SUV models.

Ingenious display style

Similar to the current trend of luxury cars, "Navigator" not only provides spacious space for rear passengers, but also enjoys multimedia entertainment system. SUV models are more like a mobile living room, in which you can enjoy music and DVDs in a relaxed and comfortable way, while other high-end SUV models have not yet considered such a consideration for rear passengers.

Sometimes there are too many "expected" equipment, even if the technology is very advanced, it is difficult to feel that there is something special. After all, the technical content of high-end cars is very close. But sometimes a very clever design is interesting. "Navigator" is the first electric deployable footboard. When the door is opened, the electric footboard will extend 10 cm from the side panel of the door, and it will automatically retract when the door is closed. Such a neat design not only facilitates getting in and out of the car, but also saves unnecessary trouble when driving. The opening button of the luggage compartment is placed on the top of the compartment, which is convenient and eye-catching. The seemingly heavy door is fixed within 10 seconds.

Furthermore, some clever and practical treatments are incorporated into the Navigator's seemingly not-so-subtle body design. Viewed from the side, in order to echo the straight lines at the rear of the car, the wheel eyebrows on the rear wheels are almost parallel to the body, which not only has a visual unity of beauty, but also eliminates the need for the originally wide body to continue to the sides. The extension makes the driving position easier than expected. The design of the front face of the "Navigator" is indeed a real American style. The fusion of rough lines and metal textures shows the adventure and indomitable spirit that men yearn for and heartbeat. No wonder this model is also one of those in the United States. "Hardcore" stars chase the target. In the Chinese market, according to the manufacturer's introduction, it is also very popular with male consumers. At present, it basically sells one car. In addition to the price factor of 780,000 yuan, it is more of a "navigator" with a distinctive style. Let the owners appreciate it.

In a high-end club in Beijing, I saw two "Navigators" parked at the door with their heads held high. Perhaps at this time, the owner is also leisurely admiring their new friend through the glass window!