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When Lincoln dropped the massive (and massively opulent), gull-winged Navigator concept last year, nobody really expected Ford's fancy side to keep most of those styling elements for the production version. But the 2018 Navigator is upon us, and Lincoln clearly went with the "shock and awe" route.
The front end is nearly a shot-for-shot remake of the concept, with very pronounced headlights and a nose that looks like it lost a fight with a brick wall. That grille is incredibly imposing, which makes sense, since the Navigator has always been Lincoln's biggest and baddest brute.
The rear end makes a few more changes, with a clear delineation between reverse and brake lights (silly government regulations), but it retains the cute little spoiler coming off the roof. Nearly everything else is the same, as well, from its wraparound window design to the wavy wheels, albeit wrapped in slightly larger tires.
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Stylistically, the Navigator's interior is pretty close to the concept, as well. There's a massive screen in place of a gauge cluster, and another massive screen taking up infotainment duties. There's plenty of physical switchgear, which older buyers (and I) will undoubtedly enjoy. It's actually quite pleasant, and a bit more conservative than the exterior.
Under the hood lies a 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 good for 450 horsepower. It's mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is likely standard, but Lincoln did not say. There's a chance the base model could be rear-wheel drive, since it's based on the new F-150 frame, which can handle either drivetrain configuration. As before, it will be offered with two different wheelbases, but the long-wheelbase Navigator L won't be out for a little