The Utterly Deplorable Transformation of the Lincoln Navigator
In a shocking move that will undoubtedly offend the sensibilities of the automotive establishment, Lincoln has seen fit to ruin their beloved Navigator SUV by equipping it with a panoramic display that dominates the dashboard. This abomination, touted as the "Android-based digital dashboard," is the same system that debased the 2024 Nautilus, and its introduction into the Navigator is a clear indication of the brand’s utter disregard for aesthetic quality.
The new Navigator’s display is a garish, tacky affair that stretches across the dashboard, like a garish gash on the face of a beauty. The Nautilus, at least, had the decency to integrate its continuous curved displays in a way that seemed somewhat cohesive. But the Navigator’s design is a jarring mess, with its trim lines mismatched and its speakers awkwardly placed to the sides.
But the Navigator’s shortcomings don’t stop there. Its new entertainment feature, Pano mode, is nothing but a cheap gimmick designed to distract from the lackluster driving experience. By allowing passengers to stream videos and play games on the panoramic display, Lincoln is effectively turning their vehicles into mobile entertainment centers, catering to the lowest common denominator.
And don’t even get me started on Rejuvenate mode, the spa-like feature that’s supposed to pamper occupants with soothing sounds and scents. It’s little more than a cynical attempt to disguise the Navigator’s many shortcomings by providing a fleeting sense of relaxation.
The Navigator’s interior is a mess of options and buttons, with captain chairs that offer little more than the same features as the front row. The folding third-row seats are a necessary evil, but the split tailgate that opens on approach is little more than a gimmick designed to wow the uninformed.
But the real travesty is the Navigator’s continued reliance on a gas-powered engine. Despite Lincoln’s promises to release three fully electric vehicles by 2025, the Navigator is stuck in the past, chugging along on a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with no hybrid option in sight.
In conclusion, the 2025 Lincoln Navigator is a design disaster, a technological gimmick-fest, and a betrayal of the very principles of automotive excellence. It’s a shame that Lincoln has chosen to waste their resources on such a miserable excuse for a vehicle.
