On March 18, 2021, as the new generation of Lincoln Navigator was officially launched, its luxury mid-size SUV camp ushered in a new competitor. For Lincoln, the new generation of Lincoln Navigator, aiming at the luxury mid-size SUV, is naturally determined to win, and its guide price is generally 40,000 to 80,000 yuan cheaper than its predecessor. etc., further improving the cost-effectiveness advantage.

However, some consumers are still somewhat worried about whether Lincoln's American luxury style and good configuration level will shrink as it settles in China. So this time we will compare the old model that has been discontinued with the newly released new generation Lincoln Navigator to see the sincerity behind it.

Appearance: The family language still continues, and the details are more concise

If you know something about Lincoln's models, you will know that the Navigator is actually inherited from its star model. After the new naming rules were implemented for all Lincoln brand models, it was officially named "NAUTILUS", and its Chinese name is Navigator. The new generation of Lincoln Navigator, which was updated simultaneously with the North American market, directly skipped the previous import testing and chose to go directly to domestic production.

Both the new and old Navigators adopt Lincoln’s family-style design language, and the changes to the front face are mainly concentrated in the grille and front bumper. First of all, the Xinghui center grille of the old Navigator is decorated with a metal grid. The shape of each small grid echoes the outline of the Lincoln logo, further strengthening the brand characteristics. The new generation of Lincoln Navigator not only provides this style of front grille, but also follows the fashion trend and provides a star-shaped dot matrix grille for the Presidential Edition. The visual effect is more elegant and refined, and the three-dimensional effect is stronger.

The designs of the two cars are also different in the fog lamp areas on both sides of the front bumper. Although the fog lamps themselves have four sets of small lenses for light projection, the surrounding designs are completely different. The fog light frame design of the old Navigator is more complex. Not only does the black decorative area be larger, but it also has a chrome trim ring on the periphery, which enriches the sense of hierarchy. The fog light frame of the new generation Lincoln Navigator only has fog lights, and the surrounding area is left blank on the front bumper. After being connected with the middle air intake, the visual effect is more concise and full.

Moving to the side, the changes are minimal. The only thing that can be distinguished at a glance is the wheel rim. 20/21-inch high-end glossy wheels replace the relatively monotonous dense-spoke wheels, and the high-end 21-inch turbofan wheels look even more exaggerated, even a bit like American DUB modification style. Visually, this complements the vehicle’s considerable size and muscular shape.

By the way, speaking of size, the length, width and height of the new generation Lincoln Navigator are 4849/1934/1693mm, and the wheelbase is 2850mm; the old model is 4849/1936/1693 (1691) mm, and the wheelbase is 4849/1936/1693 (1691) mm. 2848 (2849) mm, there are extremely subtle changes in height, width, and wheelbase, but they will not have any substantial impact on the interior space.

The rear still uses Lincoln’s iconic through-type taillights, and the light strip under the horizontal chrome trim strip can also be lit, which is enough to provide a more recognizable warning effect. The rear wing, two exhausts on both sides, red reflective strips throughout, and silver-gray lower guard are all retained, and the V6 version will also have a "2.7T" tail badge here to highlight its identity.

Interior: Close to the Aviator in all aspects, eliminating the greasy sense of age

Before the arrival of the new generation of Lincoln Navigator, users’ dissatisfaction with the old Navigator mainly focused on In terms of interior design, both layout and styling are lagging behind this era. Even though there are some unique design ingenuities, it still has a greasy temperament.

The new generation of Lincoln Navigator has used a minor facelift to allow the interior to fundamentally pursue consumers' consumption upgrades in design, and is in the same vein as the Lincoln Aviator. After all, this family-style cockpit design language does give Lincoln a chance to rejuvenate. The straight horizontal lines bring a stronger sense of hierarchy, and change the old-fashioned style of the straight waterfall center console, presenting a "horizon" design effect.

However, in order to avoid being completely identical, the steering wheel of the new generation Lincoln Navigator still adheres to the previous style, except that the bright-toned wood grain veneer is removed, the decorative effect of the chrome trim is highlighted, and it is matched with exquisite metal If compared to a human face, the scroll wheel button is quite benevolent. The 12.3-inch LCD instrument at the rear is the same as before in terms of size and interface, and the sense of ritual is further enhanced.

Of course, when it comes to the biggest change, it is definitely the 12.8-inch floating touch screen in the central control. Not only does the display effect be delicate and elegant, but it also has a built-in localized SYNC+ system. In terms of functions, such as OTA upgrade, Baidu online navigation, multimedia playback, Bluetooth phone, voice control, QQ Music, Himalaya FM, iQiyi, panoramic imaging, online payment function, remote Meituan ordering, APP remote control, remote home Control, "Lincoln Way" App mobile phone interconnection and other intelligent functions that fit actual usage scenarios can also meet the needs of young users. Old car owners may turn into lemon essence when they see this.

Push-button shifting has always been a characteristic design of Lincoln. The presentation method of the old Navigator is relatively hidden, and it is placed vertically on the left side of the central control screen. The new generation of Lincoln Navigator cleverly integrates the one-button start and shift buttons and places them on the piano-style buttons under the air-conditioning outlet. Not only does it more skillfully integrate with the overall design, it also makes everyone Every operation is full of ritual. The physical function controls below still retain the physical buttons, but the layout is not as simple and crude as the old model. Instead, it is arranged on a suspended island around the central knob. The texture is smoother than the old model. Much better.

The seats are also worth mentioning. After all, starting from the Lincoln Continental, the full-feel premium seats with extremely rich adjustment functions have opened a new era of car seats. As for the new generation of Lincoln Navigator, Eagle Ottawa's high-end leather seats come with 22-way electric adjustment, as well as heating, ventilation, massage, and memory functions. The massage function is divided into 5 modes and three levels of intensity, which significantly improves long-term comfort. The comfort of driving for a long time reduces driving fatigue. However, this highlight configuration, regardless of whether it is new or old, is exclusive to the 2.7T version, so even if we only look at the price, the new generation Lincoln Navigator is much more cost-effective here.

In the back row, Lincoln said that the seat cushion and backrest design and filling have been adjusted to be more in line with Chinese ergonomics, and the ride is still like a typical American large sofa.

Configuration: The advantages of intelligent configuration are obvious, and the price is affordable and worth buying

In terms of configuration, the new generation Lincoln Navigator also has all-round upgrades, and the items covered are quite comprehensive. . In order to ensure the comparison effect, we chose the main sales version of the new and old generations of models - the new generation