Is it really the best choice to test drive Lincoln Navigator outside BBA?

When it comes to luxury medium-sized SUVs, many people first think of BBA. It is true that BBA is excellent enough, but for some consumers of luxury medium-sized SUVs, it already belongs to the existence of "street cars" and is not personalized enough. Moreover, the design idea of BBA is more and more dynamic, which is not suitable for luxury medium-sized SUV consumers with business needs. So, is there any other choice besides BBA?

With this question, we test drive a medium-sized SUV-Lincoln Navigator, which belongs to the luxury brand Lincoln from the United States. Although this car has not been on the market for a long time, Lincoln's brand attributes have been deeply rooted in people's hearts for a hundred years, and Lincoln in these years is like a "clean stream" in the luxury market, which often brings us many surprises. What about this navigator?

Let me introduce the background of the test drive first-the model is 2.7T automatic manual four-wheel drive, and the color is black. The current guide price of this car is 565,438+0.88 million yuan, and there are still some discounts at the dealer. In terms of price, the navigator's main rivals are Audi Q5L and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Let's go!

Appearance: totally different from BBA.

As usual, look at the appearance first. The appearance of Lincoln navigator is actually a completely different style from BBA.

As mentioned above, most BBA models of the same class are designed to be sporty and have sharp lines, while the appearance of Lincoln Navigator is more rounded, very solemn and very business-like. This shape determines its positioning. Relatively speaking, most people who choose navigators are business people with business needs.

Moreover, the texture of the whole vehicle also reflects Lincoln's existence as a luxury brand. Although it is black, it is still metallic, with smooth lines and looks very comfortable. The sense of calm and pleasure brought by this vision is incomparable to BBA. If BBA is a fashionista in fashion, then Lincoln is a gentleman in a suit and tie.

However, this gentleman is not the old-school kind. Since Lincoln Mainland, Lincoln has adopted a brand-new family design concept. The dotted front grille is very conspicuous, just like a gentleman's tie, which plays the role of finishing touch. Moreover, these stars are completely scaled Lincoln symbols. Lincoln has made a lot of efforts to highlight his own brand elements.

Similarly, the headlights of this navigator also adopt the design elements of Lincoln LOGO, and the light beads are distinct and very textured, which is not inferior to a lamp factory. But if it's a taillight, you may have to dump the BBA a few blocks away.

I have to admit that Lincoln is the best manufacturer of penetrating taillights, and both the texture and strength have maintained a very high level. So is this navigator. The penetrating taillights not only enhance the style of the whole vehicle, but also explain Lincoln's own personality, which is precisely the detail that people who are tired of BBA aesthetics pay attention to.

Space interior: texture is its only standard.

We never worry about riding a luxury medium-sized SUV. Here is a brief talk about the data of the navigator. The body size is 4849x 1936x 1683mm, and the wheelbase is 2848 mm, so the overall ride is very comfortable. Please pay attention to the detailed video of the specific car industry in the later stage.

It has always been said that the interior is the criterion of luxury cars, so Lincoln Navigator built the interior in full accordance with this criterion. Like the appearance, the overall design of the interior also pays attention to stability and commerce. It's made of solid wood. It's very upscale. Moreover, the material of the leather seat is also very elegant, and the leather is soft and comfortable to ride. It is very suitable for business and home use.

Personally, I prefer its air conditioning control panel, which is high in technology, but what I want to talk about here is not only its design, but also its ergonomics. The 45-degree tilt can be achieved by both the driver and the co-pilot, and it will not change the driver's driving attitude. This is actually a kind of safety protection and is very suitable for us.

However, there is something to spit out here, which is the navigator's cup holder. Probably because of the integration of central control, the cup holder is made higher. If you put an ordinary mineral water bottle or water cup, your right elbow will touch when driving, which will affect the driving experience. It is suggested to put some small bottles of water in it.

The overall configuration of the navigator is still very high, LCD instrument panel and ACC adaptive cruise, and various active safety configurations are equipped. After all, Lincoln is a luxury brand owned by Ford, and Ford also owned Volvo in that year, and learned a lot of safety concepts from it, so the safety of this car is expected to be trustworthy.

Driving experience: full of power, dexterity and remarkable performance of four-wheel drive.

In terms of driving, the power of this car is worth looking forward to-2.7T V6 engine, with a maximum horsepower of 322 horsepower and a peak torque of 500 Nm, matched with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission and timely four-wheel drive. This configuration is impeccable for a luxury medium-sized SUV, so how does the test drive feel?

As an American car, power has always been a part that does not need to be worried. Moreover, this navigator uses V6 engine, and the initial speed and acceleration are satisfactory. Basically, you can shift gears between 1500 rpm and 2500 rpm, which makes you feel great. Moreover, the shift agility of 8AT is absolutely satisfactory, and it is very easy to drive.

Personally, I like its sense of control. Although it doesn't exercise enough, a car that big is very smart whether it is turning or changing lanes. This is very difficult, the four-wheel drive intervention time is reasonable, and there is still some driving pleasure.

Write at the end:

On the whole, the performance of Lincoln navigator is excellent. Personally, he thinks this is the first choice besides BBA. In retrospect, Lincoln has been exploring the market in China for some years, and it's time for some fist products to appear. And the Lincoln family's first domestic model adventurer also went on the market this year. As a car with a large flow of people, the navigator must have its own advantages, but fortunately, it has been done.

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.