2022 Lincoln Navigator Comes With New Look And Hands-Free ActiveGlide System
by AutoExpert | 18 August, 2021
Nothing feels American extravagance like a full-size SUV, and the Lincoln Navigator has been at the forefront of this trend for decades. The 2022 Navigator, which has revised aesthetics as well as a slew of new technology, is the ’s newest attempt in this direction.
The all-new ActiveGlide semi-autonomous driving mechanism, which allows for hands-free driving, is one of the most notable. The technology, which is Lincoln's version of BlueCruise, employs a variety of cameras and radar sensors to allow the vehicle to drive itself over more than 130,000 miles (209,215 km) of pre-mapped roads in North America.
As drivers are not required to retain their hands on the wheel, a camera in the instrument cluster tracks their eye look and head posture to guarantee they are looking at the road. Keeping with the technological trend, the new SYNC 4 infotainment system has twice the computational capability of the previous system and a bigger 13.2-inch touchscreen.
Aside from being more potent, the system is also more user-friendly and configurable. Other notable features are natural language voice recognition technology and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
2022 Lincoln Navigator also gets over-the-air upgrades and Amazon Alexa connectivity. Drivers may use Alexa to play music, obtain directions, monitor traffic, find parking spots, and operate smart home gadgets.
The Lincoln Way App for Alexa will allow owners to remotely start their Navigator as well as lock/unlock doors from the comfort of home, making this connection a two-way street. The relationship with Amazon extends to recreation, as the 2022 Navigator includes two 10.1-inch Fire TV monitors. Customers will be able to watch movies, music, and TV episodes.
The system includes wireless headphones, two Alexa voice remotes, and built-in storage so you can watch shows even when you don't have internet access. A 12-inch digital instrument cluster and a re-imagined head-up display are also standard.
Second-row passengers will also notice a new 5.8-inch screen for changing temperature and audio settings, as well as heated and ventilated seats. Customers may also upgrade to Active Motion massage chairs in the second row. While the Navigator comes well-equipped, customers may opt for the more opulent Black Label versions. For 2022, the range has been increased with the addition of new Central Park and Invitation styles to the popular Chalet and Yacht Club choices.
The Central Park motif, as the name implies, is inspired by the New York landmark, which is an organic oasis surrounded by a sea of skyscrapers. A Manhattan Green color scheme and Urban Green leather with pores that display an “architectural skyline perspective” extends the park-like environment to the SUV.
Dark walnut open-pore wood trim with lasered accents that resemble the park's paths is also available to customers. If you dislike the urban jungle, the Invitation topic will give a "feeling of mystery." It has Venetian black leather seats with cognac embroidery and perforations inspired by the Pergola. They're linked together by open-pore Khaya wood with laser-etched geometric embellishments.
Outside, the 2022 Navigator has a new design that follows in the footsteps of the Aviator. While the modifications are subtle at first look, the vehicle now sports a new front end with a redesigned grille and smaller headlamps.
The back end may also be seen as new backlights with smoother, more minimalist aesthetics are available.
The power generates 440-hp (328 kW/446 hp) and 510 lb-ft (691 Nm) torque from the 3-liter V6 Twin Turbo. It's oddly 10-hp (7 kW/10 hp) less than last year's version, but it's linked to an optional, all-wheel-drive system with a familiar 10-speed automatic drive mechanism.
2022 Navigator receives a suitable suction system with road preview technology however there is no information why the engine's power has been decreased. The technology utilizes a forward-looking camera and 12 sensors to read the road 500 times per second and to modify the ride comfortably up to 100 times per second.