2021 Cadillac Escalade and 2021 Lincoln Navigator: choose traditional luxury or technological luxury
By 2021, it seems that all brands have been recognized in the SUV market, and each brand They are also making SUV models bigger and bigger. In the past 20 years of SUV popularity, two models have been standing among the top two luxury full-size SUVs in American brands, namely Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. Although they have strong rivals of luxury brands, today in 2021, the two of them once again try to re-occupy this market segment with their classic models.
2021 Cadillac Escalade VS 2021 Lincoln Navigator
Although previous generations of Escalade always had some gaps in front of Navigator , this time the change of Escalade seems to be Aiming at Lincoln Navigator, whether it is from the appearance to the luxurious configuration, and even in terms of technology, we must compete for one or two. Therefore, this Escalade should be regarded as the best work ever, and see what is the difference between it and the Navigator?
2021 Cadillac Escalade VS 2021 Lincoln Navigator
Interior: Tradition and Technology
Does the brand define the luxury car, or does the luxury interior define the brand? Therefore, we should spend the most energy to make comparisons in this place where we have the most daily contact. Whether it is Cadillac or Lincoln , they have put a lot of energy and resources in this, but also to make their full-size SUV the best and most luxurious models on the market. Therefore, you will find that they do have their own shortcomings, and they also have their own advantages.
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
Lincoln is the kind of classic manufacturer that will look for inspiration from the brand in the past ,From the mid-nineteenth century to the later period of luxury and luxury, to the present century. The interior of the Lincoln Navigator looks very unusually consistent with other Lincoln brands. It perfectly blends modern simplicity and technology with the classic aesthetics of the last century. Moreover, as a high-end brand of the Ford Group, it does not share any interior decoration with Ford's brother model Expedition in terms of interiors, especially the Black Label model we tested today, which is particularly distinctive in terms of personality.
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
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2021 Lincoln Navigator
So the interior design style of the Lincoln Navigator is also dominated by traditional styles, and on the premise of having rich functionality, There is also enough storage space to store the items we need for daily travel. Moreover, the navigator’s seat seems to have a comfortable feeling. The shape is not designed to be beautiful. It is conceivable that there are many adjustment methods and directions, so everyone can adjust to a precise that suits them well. Sitting position, plus massage function, this set of seats is currently the best full-size SUV seat. In addition, the second and third rows of seats can be perfectly folded, which is better than the layout of the new Escalade, and can get better loading space. At the same time, the navigator did not change the luxurious materials because of the order of the seats, so the design, materials and quality you get from the first row will extend to the third row of seats.
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
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2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator looks very much
9p Excellent,But in fact, it has been separated from the technological experience. Cadillac provides a more excellent Super Cruise driving assistance system in the local market, which is completely unmatched by the Co-Pilot currently on Lincoln. The Navigator’s system still uses the overall design of the Ford system, which means that the texture experience of buttons and levers is indeed more refined than Escalade, and it can be regarded as making up for some regrets. It’s just that the good times are not long. These good impressions have changed us during driving. There will always be some abnormal noises in the Lincoln Navigator’s car, especially in a luxury car. The sound insulation inside the car is very good. , So this small flaw is very difficult to accept.
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator 2021 Lincoln Navigator_p9 The Escalade that we see in the future of this object seems to be a bit amazing. Pursuing better technology and higher specifications of materials, coupled with a new driving assistance system, the Escalade’s experience seems to be a Tesla model. . Especially the 38-inch combination LCD instrument panel with delicate display and rich colors, coupled with the touch function, this experience is unprecedented. In addition, the display effect has visual enhancement, head-up display, and even night vision function. This is simply the S-class in the full-size SUV. At present, the Escalade is the most technologically advanced among luxury models in this class.
2021 Cadillac Escalade
More importantly, Cadillac not only has pure technological advantages, but also integrates interior design with it. Especially the surprising accumulation of luxury quality in recent years. The combination does have a luxurious feel that exceeds expectations. But this is all from the surface. The experience of the driving position is the best in this car. Around the front seats are luxurious materials and exquisite workmanship, but it will start from the second row. Found that the differentiation is obvious,Not only the details of the workmanship, but also the experience of science and technology dropped suddenly. Compared with the navigator, the Escalade is a model that drives the occupant to the driver's seat.
Judging from the actual comparison, the Escalade’s style seems a bit like the brother models of the same door brother GMC and Chevrolet, but it uses better leather in the materials, and tries to design the details in style. The disguise becomes a more magnificent model. But the actual disposable storage space and loading space are not as good as the navigator. This is particularly important in the North American market. Sometimes they are used to install things, not just people. Moreover, we also discovered the shortcomings of this set of technology interiors during use. The 38-inch LCD screen occasionally shows a black screen, and it must be restarted. However, it takes 10 minutes to lock the car to complete the restart Start, this....
2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Cadillac Escalade
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2021 Cadillac Escalade
As far as the actual biggest problem lies, I personally think that the price of Escalade is too expensive, especially in terms of interior comfort and luxury, and there is no navigator. So outstanding. Even excluding the premium price of the extended version of Escalade,I still haven't seen a more luxurious interior like Lincoln, and it's much more expensive than the high-end navigator. But if you are an audiophile who has a desire for audio, then the choice between REVEL and AKG may be more convincing.
2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Cadillac Escalade
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2021 Cadillac Escalade
Power: horsepower and handling
Just like the interior style, the actual driving style experienced by the two cars is also at two extremes. It must be said that Cadillac is a luxury brand under General Motors, and its development advantages in chassis and suspension are very obvious. Therefore, in the current model, we found that a lot of changes have taken place. The original simple and practical integral bridge has been replaced with an independent rear suspension, which makes the Escalade far better than some bridge suspensions on a full-size luxury SUV. The vehicle experience is much better. Therefore, it is difficult for you to imagine that such a big and heavy car has a very relaxed feeling when you drive it. Especially when you are sitting in a car, you will find that both cars and objects passing by have become one size smaller, but the steering is still accurate enough, and the body's roll when turning is well restrained by the suspension.
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
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2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Cadillac Escalade
There are many advantages and disadvantages. In the real experience of Escalade, we found that Cadillac does need to improve this car more. Although the universal variable damping magnetic damping system can provide good body control performance, it does not provide the comfort and filtering capabilities we expected. When dealing with big shocks and bumps, the excess vibration of aftershocks will be transmitted to the seat and steering wheel. But despite this, the handling is still better than the navigator in this regard. Although the navigator also has an adaptive damping system, its ability to resolve bumps is still limited, and the body shakes more.
2021 Lincoln Navigator
Although the Navigator uses a twin-turbocharged 3.5T V6 engine, but with the perfect cooperation of the gearbox, the power is readily available and the response is extremely strong. As long as you are willing to step on it, the power will continue to flow, and you can also experience this system on the F150 Raptor. Coupled with the smoothness of this set of power, you will not feel that V8 is a pity at all. In contrast, the Escalade, which has a larger displacement, is a V8, and the power data is not low, but it still has a feeling of weight-bearing when driving. After all, the configuration of this car does bring a lot of extra weight. And more importantly, when you refuel, you will realize that this Escalade is really like a truck that drinks gas.
2021 Cadillac Escalade
Moreover, Lincoln’s braking experience is more precise and delicate than the Escalade, and it’s also a good drive to feel the exquisiteness of a luxury car. Escalade’s handling is inevitably a bit blunt, the braking force is not evenly distributed, and it has to be stepped down vigorously to have a better braking effect, especially when the relative speed is relatively fast, perhaps this may also be related to its own weight. Does it matter? But what is interesting is that although the foot feel is not high, but in the 100-0km/h stop test, the Escalade is shorter than the navigator. Therefore, you also have to admire that the tuning levels of these two vehicles do have their own differences.
2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Lincoln Navigator
Finally,Choose retro elegance or futuristic technological sense
Everything is like what we have seen in our tests. The 2021 Escalade and the 2021 Lincoln Navigator are closer in strength, and their characteristics and shortcomings It's also obvious. At present, these are also the two best versions of the two cars in the history, and they still have their own characteristics and prerequisites for the development direction of the model. Therefore, there is no difference between the two who is better than the other. The choice is more based on personal preference.
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator
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9p 2021So in the end, I really have to ask myself, a full-size luxury SUV with three rows of seats and a price of one million yuan. On the basis of representing a model, it is still a kind of identity. Symbol and the ride experience of the second row. So it seems that the current choice of Lincoln Navigator is still an unbalanced choice. Or would you prefer a technological experience and choose the future-oriented Cadillac Escalade?
2021 Cadillac Escalade VS 2021 Lincoln Navigator
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