http://www.car-revs-daily.com/2014/10/06/road-test-review-2015-lincoln-navigator/
Re: 2015 Lincoln Navigator Review
"This is where the real surprises started to sink in. The Navigator is much, much quieter than the Escalade EXT we drove right afterward. Where the Cadillac is all wind whistle around the mirrors, the Navigator is peaceful and silent even at full throttle. The Cadillac Escalade has big V8 exhaust drone, and this is fun at first but can be tiring versus total silence."
"But most surprising is how much lower the floor feels versus the Escalade EXT and its twin second-row chairs. The standard-length Navigator here is much easier to move around inside than the standard-length Escalade, with roominess that is more like the EXT overall. But even the Escalade EXT has such a high floor that the central row is better-crawled than walked."
"But is it quick? Yes, yes it is. After a millisecond of fluff while the engine comes on-steam, the Navigator charges ahead on a floored throttle very eagerly. In 2WD, the Navigatar had solid traction where the Escalade EXT was all axle tramp and spinning inside tire. That Escalade had shockingly little grip in 2WD mode versus the Navigator, and rode much springier than the hunkered-down and chill Navigator too."
"Both the Escalade and the Navigator have gen-three magneto-rheological shocks, but their tuning is totally different. The Escalade offers Touring and Sport – and both are too firm. The Navigator feels much nimbler while also riding much, *much* smoother and more quietly over bumps. This amazing suspension control lets the 22-inch wheels have only grip benefits and none of the ride harshness consequences that big wheels typically bring."
Re: 2015 Lincoln Navigator Review
"This is where the real surprises started to sink in. The Navigator is much, much quieter than the Escalade EXT we drove right afterward. Where the Cadillac is all wind whistle around the mirrors, the Navigator is peaceful and silent even at full throttle. The Cadillac Escalade has big V8 exhaust drone, and this is fun at first but can be tiring versus total silence."
"But most surprising is how much lower the floor feels versus the Escalade EXT and its twin second-row chairs. The standard-length Navigator here is much easier to move around inside than the standard-length Escalade, with roominess that is more like the EXT overall. But even the Escalade EXT has such a high floor that the central row is better-crawled than walked."
"But is it quick? Yes, yes it is. After a millisecond of fluff while the engine comes on-steam, the Navigator charges ahead on a floored throttle very eagerly. In 2WD, the Navigatar had solid traction where the Escalade EXT was all axle tramp and spinning inside tire. That Escalade had shockingly little grip in 2WD mode versus the Navigator, and rode much springier than the hunkered-down and chill Navigator too."
"Both the Escalade and the Navigator have gen-three magneto-rheological shocks, but their tuning is totally different. The Escalade offers Touring and Sport – and both are too firm. The Navigator feels much nimbler while also riding much, *much* smoother and more quietly over bumps. This amazing suspension control lets the 22-inch wheels have only grip benefits and none of the ride harshness consequences that big wheels typically bring."
