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Lincoln Navigator III (facelift 2015) 3.5 GTDI V6 (380 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Lincoln Navigator:
The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV marketed and sold by the Lincoln Motor Company brand of Ford Motor Company since the 1998 model year. Sold primarily in North America, the Navigator is the Lincoln counterpart of the Ford Expedition. It is the heaviest production Lincoln ever built, and is also the Lincoln with the greatest cargo capacity and the first non-limousine Lincoln to offer seating for more than six people.
Lincoln Navigator production was sourced from 1997 to 2009 at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. Since 2009, production has also been sourced from the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (facelift 2015) Overview:
Lincoln Navigator (III (facelift 2015)). With 624 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2644 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 8, it’s perfect for larger families.
3.5 GTDI V6 (380 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Identical powerful performance to the 4x4 variant, providing strong acceleration and ample torque for daily driving and highway merging. The 380 Hp V6 is a significant upgrade.
Fuel Economy
Slightly better fuel economy at 13 l/100 km combined compared to the 4x4, due to reduced drivetrain losses. Still a thirsty vehicle, but respectable for a large luxury SUV.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful and efficient (for its class) 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine
- • Luxurious, spacious, and comfortable interior with seating for up to 8
- • Refreshed exterior styling and updated technology features
- • Strong towing capacity suitable for large trailers
- • Smooth and quiet ride quality
Cons:
- • Still high fuel consumption despite EcoBoost improvements
- • Large dimensions can make city driving and parking challenging
- • Some interior materials and design elements felt dated compared to rivals
- • Less agile handling than some European competitors
- • Potential long-term maintenance concerns with early EcoBoost engines
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: 2008 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Navigator |
| Generation: | III (facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 GTDI V6 (380 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 380 Hp @ 5250 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 108.7 Hp/l [25mm less] |
| Torque: | 624 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EcoBoost More details about the engine EcoBoost |
| Engine displacement: | 3496 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Ti-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 17 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6100 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7 kg/Hp, 143.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.2 kg/Nm, 236 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2644 |
| Max. weight: | 3352 |
| Max load: | 708 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2925 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 512 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 106 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 18.3° |
| Length: | 5268 mm mm [25mm less] |
| Width: | 2002 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1984 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3023 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 2024 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2332 mm |
| Front track: | 1702 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1707 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 206 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.89 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 22° |
| Departure angle: | 21.3° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | SelectShift |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 275/55 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | 20 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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