The 2018 Ford Edge has an eager feel and crisp design; safety scores and Sport ride quality give pause.The Edge satisfies more than a few needs. It’s sleeker than the truck-infused Expedition, even the Explorer. It’s more spacious than the Escape. It’s also devoid of any off-road pretense, any faux-SUV ruggedness.
Pros Quick steering Cabin’s muted details Wide range of engines Composed ride on small-tire models Edge Sport lives up to name
Cons Seats are a big letdown Real-world fuel economy Stiff Sport ride
The Ford Endura is Ford Australia’s first large soft-road SUV since it stopped producing the Territory. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel that’s both powerful and relatively economical. It is good to steer, with polished cornering manners for a large SUV. There are front-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, and auto-braking is standard.
Pros Punchy engine; roadholding, cabin space, standard features.
Cons Dated dashboard, no petrol option.
Many Australians sorely miss the locally built Ford Territory. We’ve had our first local drive of the imported Endura to discover whether that large-SUV product gap has been adequately filled…
Pros Spacious rear seat and big boot Good steering Ride comfort and secure handling on country roads Smooth and quiet turbo diesel Lots of technology/features from entry model upwards
Cons No third-row seating despite vehicle’s size Performance only adequate Urban ride quality still an unknown Cabin presentation a bit underwhelming $4000 charge for AWD
The 2019 Lincoln Navigator reclaims the past with an epic interior and a tidal wave of torque.
Pros Unabashed, at long last Even the third row’s spacious Excellent twin-turbo V-6 Big displays, fine interface Black Label really means something
Cons Bigger, heavier Does Lincoln concierge service meet Lexus standards? Base model’s average warranty Astonishingly pricey, though it seems worth it
The 2019 Lincoln Navigator ranked #1 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Lincoln Navigator has a score of 9.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Relaxed ride Exceptional passenger and cargo space Above-average towing capacity Abundant standard features list
Cons Long-item cargo is limited in models with a rear center console
The 2019 Lincoln Navigator is essentially unchanged.Coming off a redesign last year, the 2019 Lincoln Navigator carries over its stylish looks, along with the turbocharged engine and all sorts of top-level tech equipment on the inside.
PROS Lots of cargo room in both the standard and extended-length versions Easy-to-use tech interface Strong turbocharged V6 has plenty of power for towing Long options list full of available safety equipment
CONS Massive size makes in-city maneuvering difficult
