In April 2017 at the International Motor ShowAmerican concern Lincoln presented the concept car model Navigator. Soon there was information that the beginning of deliveries to dealers of the updated Lincoln Navigator will begin already in the autumn. The car represents a presentable off-road car, equipped with set of electronic systems. Let's see how the fourth generation of the famous jeep turned out.
The first generation of Navigatorwas issued from 1998 to 2002. Since the beginning of sales, the American company has sold about 44,000 cars. At the same time, the company overtook the famous Cadillac Escalade by the number of buyers.
The second generation was produced from 2003 to 2006.The basis of production was taken Ford U, while the appearance of not only the body, but also the interior of the salon changed. As the engine used a V8 unit of 5.4 liters, which was installed on the predecessor. Since 2005, the engine has been improved, it has developed a capacity of 300 horsepower.
Since mid-2006, the Americans have begun to producethe third generation of the Navigator, based on the Ford Expedition platform. On the car installed an independent suspension and five-lever scheme from the rear. The developers again changed the appearance of the jeep, using the engine of the second "Lincoln". Global change has undergone a transmission, the Americans have created and started to apply a single-stage distribution, in contrast to the previously used two-stage, as in the "Ford."
Over time, the sales level of LincolnNavigator has significantly decreased. In 2013, the company could not even realize 10,000 cars. The following year, with the help of restyling, the concern managed to increase the number of its customers due to the changed appearance and refinement of the salon. "Navigator" equipped with a V6 engine 3.5 liters with a double turbine, rated at 385 horsepower. Changes did not bypass the electronic stuffing, there were various auxiliary control systems.
Last fall, the updated Lincoln Navigator came on sale, which, according to the manufacturer, will be a big competition for classmates.
New overseas car became more chicand exquisite, with a body of aluminum, which allowed to reduce the weight of the jeep by 90 kilograms. The body is almost exactly identical to the concept shown last year, with the exception of doors. The manufacturer refused the doors - "gull wings", as in the photo Lincoln Navigator, using the traditional way of opening the doors.
The company's illuminated logo is located inthe center of a huge chrome radiator grille. Adaptive headlights with LED lights look very impressive and aesthetic. The proportions of the car fully correspond to the classic full-size off-road vehicle: straight lines and a large forage with huge overall lights. On the side, your gaze rests on the 22 inch original alloy wheels.
Разработчики установили элегантные выдвижные footboard, which I leave when you open the door, allowing you to easily climb into the cabin. The landing zone is highlighted by the Lincoln Navigator logo. The car meets its owner with an effective light performance of the navigation lights and fog lamps.
The salon is equipped with three rows of seats with a landingby the formula 2 + 2 + 3. Front seats Perfect Position Seats have 30 modes of electrical adjustment in 15 different directions. An additional highlight was the built-in massage chair, heated and ventilated.
The second row has two seatsincreased comfort. For passengers is available a multimedia control unit, cup holders, comfortable armrests, and also important is the availability of a zoned climate system. Built in the front headrests, 10-inch screens will brighten up the ride of those sitting in the back row.
The extreme three seats in the Lincoln Navigatorare intended not only for children, but also will allow to settle down conveniently to the adult. To recharge different devices, passengers are provided with 6 USB outputs and 4 sockets for 12 volts.
Let's consider the driver's seat in more detailTo help him on the dashboard is installed 12-inch digital screen, a multimedia installation Ford SYNC, a phone, a navigator, a place for wireless charging of the phone.
One of the features of the machine is a largepanoramic roof and adaptive cruise control with autopilot. The all-round vision system and other various electronic systems help to make trips safely.
At furnish of the salon the manufacturer used materials of the highest quality: leather, wood and metal. Excellent noise insulation will provide comfort when driving at high speeds.
Now let's talk about technical characteristicsLincoln Navigator. As a power unit, the Americans used the engine from the previous version. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost unit with an independent injection system and a double turbocharger develops a capacity of 456 horsepower. Together with V6, a ten-speed automatic transmission operates.
According to reviews, Lincoln Navigator equippedvarious electronic systems that promote comfortable and safe movement. As stated earlier, the car uses modern optics with adaptive function, which changes the intensity of light depending on the speed of the car. With a slow ride, the beam becomes wider, it illuminates a large area in front of the jeep, if you drive fast, the beam is smaller and the oncoming stream will not be blinded.
The characteristics of the Lincoln Navigator have been improved by the use of stop-and-go cruise control by the developers, which helps with driving with a trailer.
Sales of the new generation of "Navigator" inThe United States of America started already last fall, and the cost of the car was about 74 000 dollars. In Russia, the SUV will start selling from the spring of this year, and its price will be about 4 500 000 rubles for the basic equipment with a 3.5-liter engine with a capacity of 450 "horses."
The maximum performance of Black Label willto give about 5 600 000 rubles. In this form, you get a jeep filled with luxury and extremely expensive interior materials. At the same time, the same American Escalade in top-end configuration of Platinum costs 95 000 US dollars.
In conclusion, it can be said that the owners of this car will feel like kings on the road. Lincoln Navigator, according to reviews, looks very colorful on the road and will not leave anyone indifferent.
