With 300-hp and 355 lb-ft of torque on tap a quick dab at the throttle shoots the big SUV forward with authority - it takes only 7.8 seconds to reach 100 km/h. But do this a few too many times and its premium-fuel fed gas tank will siphon its contents off into the atmosphere quicker than you can say Kyoto. To be fair the Navigator is LEV emissions friendly, but its shear consumption increases our country's reliance on foreign oil almost measurably - filling the 106 L (28.0 gal) tank sure depleted my resources. Still as hungry as it is the drivetrain is wonderfully smooth and transmits little vibration to occupants due to hydraulic engine mounts and a natural rubber transmission mount.
Almost as cool as the aforementioned power running boards is a new aluminum power liftgate. The handy rear door opens up to equally convenient 60/40 split power folding third row seatbacks that almost fold entirely flat. The cargo area is voluminous to say the least, holding up to 1,724 L (60.9 cu ft) with the third row folded, leaving room enough for four or five adults depending on the second row seating choice - either two reclining low-back bucket seats or a 3-passenger 40/20/40 split bench. If you choose the former seating configuration, Lincoln carries forward a restyled version of the world's largest center consol, a perfect table top for popcorn and drinks when watching a movie on the roof mounted DVD system. Even third row passengers will be equally comfortable while getting a better view of the flip down screen, especially from the middle position. Rear legroom is up 34% to 921 mm (36.3 in). Incidentally that is 44% better than the current Cadillac Escalade, soon to be improved with the addition of the longer wheelbase Escalade ESV.
Almost as cool as the aforementioned power running boards is a new aluminum power liftgate. The handy rear door opens up to equally convenient 60/40 split power folding third row seatbacks that almost fold entirely flat. The cargo area is voluminous to say the least, holding up to 1,724 L (60.9 cu ft) with the third row folded, leaving room enough for four or five adults depending on the second row seating choice - either two reclining low-back bucket seats or a 3-passenger 40/20/40 split bench. If you choose the former seating configuration, Lincoln carries forward a restyled version of the world's largest center consol, a perfect table top for popcorn and drinks when watching a movie on the roof mounted DVD system. Even third row passengers will be equally comfortable while getting a better view of the flip down screen, especially from the middle position. Rear legroom is up 34% to 921 mm (36.3 in). Incidentally that is 44% better than the current Cadillac Escalade, soon to be improved with the addition of the longer wheelbase Escalade ESV.