Lincoln Navigator coming to Australia

[Sprintey]

We've had the RAM, the Chevy Silverado, the F150, the GMC Yukon supersize Australian roads, now here's some more Blue Oval, courtesy of a Sri Lankan based Aussie company!

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...l-to-australia

At any rate, some more big Americana for our massive continent.

[Citroënbender]

Why can I hear Kamahl crooning the old Dilmah ads; “Fragrant island…”

So this is actually the Lankan Navigator?

[DJM83]

That things got a head like a dog chewin a wasp!

[Franco Cozzo]

Yay real SUVs

[DFB FGXR6]

But will this one be recalled 43 times like the F-150?

[naddis01]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

But will this one be recalled 43 times like the F-150?

Only 43? Moving up in the world.

[Sprintey]

Originally Posted by DJM83

That things got a head like a dog chewin a wasp!

Hahaha! But you just know it'll keep chewin'.

If I'm right, this is the same platform as the Ford Expedition, go look up the latest model, that looks much nicer in the front. Expedition is much cleaner in it's looks.

As we live in a world where we can't always have nice things, this is a pretty good step nonetheless.

[lamborghinifan]

Hmmm, seems it’ll be the long wheel base too, so 6 people and a proper boot. Wonder if it drives as good as a euro, and just how expensive it’ll be.

[EBSXR6]

Have to agree with Sprintey, Expedition front looks heaps better.
I prefer the rear of the Expedition as well.
Don't like the interior of the Navigator, the wood looks cheap.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by lamborghinifan

Hmmm, seems it’ll be the long wheel base too, so 6 people and a proper boot. Wonder if it drives as good as a euro, and just how expensive it’ll be.

Rule of thumb for US Ford/Lincoln price here is whatever the US list price is, double that and add LCT.
Reserve L is close to US$100K so double that an add say, $40K LCT and it’s about $240K.


Edit, Mustang would be the exception to the above as it’s a factory RHD

[Dr Smith]

Navigator is the oldest current design for Lincoln, Lincoln Aviator is the looker (imho) while new Nautilus is a guide of where interior|exterior design is going.

[smoo]

Originally Posted by Dr Smith

while new Nautilus is a guide of where interior|exterior design is going.

Had to google it.
If it had an MG or Haval badge we’d be non the wiser.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Dr Smith

Navigator is the oldest current design for Lincoln, Lincoln Aviator is the looker (imho) while new Nautilus is a guide of where interior|exterior design is going.

Man, for that kind of money, many potential buyers might go with Cadillac Escalade
it will be similar price to Navigator but looks a lot better fresher…scary how expensive the now are

On second thought, I looked at starting price of Explorer at US$38k and think that
either it or the Aviator would be a lot more reasonable deal but that’s me not an actual buyer.

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Rule of thumb for US Ford/Lincoln price here is whatever the US list price is, double that and add LCT.
Reserve L is close to US$100K so double that an add say, $40K LCT and it’s about $240K.


Edit, Mustang would be the exception to the above as it’s a factory RHD

I’d just buy an X7 or GLS and roll over before warranty ends…..
Or swap my Terries V6 diesel for a Coyote/Barra turbo.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Dr Smith

I’d just buy an X7 or GLS and roll over before warranty ends…..
Or swap my Terries V6 diesel for a Coyote/Barra turbo.

Now that would be an interesting remanufacturing idea, rebuilding last Terries,
Raptor 3.0 TT would be an interesting combo

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by smoo

Had to google it.
If it had an MG or Haval badge we’d be non the wiser.

yep and Ford is trying to lift its sales in China.

Chinese market Explorer started the wide screen look although its not full width and I think both interior/exterior looks better than the North American version.

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Now that would be an interesting remanufacturing idea, rebuilding last Terries,
Raptor 3.0 TT would be an interesting combo

I actually forgot about Raptor engine, wonder how it would work as I would want to keep Terry AWD but like the idea of permanent 4wd Ranger setup…oh well, probably still cheaper to by an X7

[jpd80]

Honestly, I can see both GM and Ford exiting China within five years, it’s getting really hard for them.

Happy to be proven completely wrong with this but I think the Chinese are done with western brands.

[Citroënbender]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Rule of thumb for US Ford/Lincoln price here is whatever the US list price is, double that and add LCT.
Reserve L is close to US$100K so double that an add say, $40K LCT and it’s about $240K.


Edit, Mustang would be the exception to the above as it’s a factory RHD

How much is a new G-Wagen again? This FoMoCo beast will cakewalk to near top of its class (expensive, showy SUVs).

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

How much is a new G-Wagen again? This FoMoCo beast will cakewalk to near top of its class (expensive, showy SUVs).

Didn’t realise only G63 sold here now $400K drive away