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Chicago 2014: 2015 Lincoln Navigator Stars In "2 Grilles, 2 Turbos"
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TTAC Staff
(IC: employee)
Published: February 8th, 2014
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Lincoln has debuted an updated version of its Navigator full-size SUV. Finally.
Replacing the 5.4-liter V8 is Ford’s twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine putting out around 370 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. This powerplant puts the power down using a six-speed automatic transmission which, coupled with the available 4.10 final drive, will actually tug quite a bit.
The updated interior features a redesigned gauge cluster, a push-button start, SYNC with MyLincoln Touch and plenty of leather and wood paying homage to Lincoln’s brougham roots.
While pricing and other details have yet to be announced, you can expect these to begin hitting showroom floors this fall.
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Why does Ford insist on throwing turbochargers at V6's, trying to make V8 power, while increasing mechanical complexity, chances of breakdown, increased cost, and not much better fuel economy? It's like they don't want to accept that EcoBooze isn't as great as they keep hyping it out to be. Plus, this ugly turd looks like someone fitted the new Lincoln Corporate grille to a 10 year old Expedition, kind of how gangbangers in the South put Caddy grilles on whatever POS GMC truck they obtained (stole).
At best it looks like a minor refresh of a 10 year old SUV. If you like retro that's OK but make mine a black Escalade.