Lincoln Navigator Concept is a yacht-inspired luxury SUV

Concept Cars, News 4 Apr 2016
Lincoln Navigator Concept is a yacht-inspired luxury SUV

At the 2016 New York Auto Show Lincoln has presented the Navigator Concept, a full-size SUVs inspired by luxury yachts that shows the design direction for the upcoming models.


Lincoln’s design team drew inspiration from luxury sailboats and yachts: the influence is evident in many elements: from the clean, modern lines, to the teak finishes, custom gear and wardrobe management system, to the Storm Blue exterior paint that mimics the grays and blues of sea and sky.

Lincoln Navigator Concept

The design language also showcases some reminiscences of the current Range Rover aesthetic philosophy, especially in side and rear views, with a non-aggressive, yet solid and imposing look, in tone with the concept’s base theme “quiet luxury”.

Lincoln Navigator Concept

The Navigator Concept is equipped with a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine delivering more than 400hp.

Lincoln Navigator Concept

Interior Design

The interior of the Navigator Concept provides is the most spacious ever in the brand’s history – and this is considered as a key choosing factor among buyers of large SUVs. It can transport six passengers seated on large individual seats reminding of first class airline cabins.

Lincoln Navigator Concept Interior

The design features a predominance of horizontal lines – from the dashboard to the seat leather pattern – which further enhances the width of the cabin.

Lincoln Navigator Concept Interior

The cabin is accessed through power gullwing doors and deployable concertina steps, with a special lighting sequence welcoming passengers aboard.

Lincoln Navigator Concept Interior

The leather-wrapped interior is rendered in a light blue. Six Lincoln-patented Perfect Position Seats adjust 30 ways to best support occupants’ different body types. The driver’s seat includes independent deployable thigh supports for maximum comfort.

Lincoln Navigator Concept

A custom wardrobe management system holds gear chosen for a day on the water, while Lincoln’s Revel audio system has been specifically tuned to create the highest level sound and visual quality.

Lincoln Navigator Concept Interior

(Source: Lincoln)

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