(August 19, 2021) DEARBORN, Mich. — Heads turn at the sight of a Lincoln Navigator with its unmistakable, commanding presence and elegant design. And with the debut of the new 2022 Navigator, Lincoln is elevating first-class travel yet again with the introduction of more effortless technologies.
            
“The confident, new look of Navigator and the introduction of advanced features such as Lincoln ActiveGlide — our hands-free driver-assist technology — are great examples of how we elevate our sanctuary experience and keep our vehicles fresh,” said Joy Falotico, president, Lincoln. “The new Navigator will continue to play a critical role in differentiating our brand and will welcome even more new clients to Lincoln.”

The 2022 Navigator is the first Lincoln vehicle to offer ActiveGlide. An evolution of Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering and Speed Sign Recognition, Lincoln ActiveGlide adds a new level of convenience for drivers. Signature blue light cues appear on the digital cluster and head-up display to indicate when the system’s advanced camera and radar are activated, enabling drivers to operate Navigator hands-free on prequalified sections of divided highways.

Hands-Free Blue Zones include more than 130,000 miles of dedicated highways across North America in the Lincoln GPS mapping system. A driver-facing camera in the instrument cluster monitors eye gaze and head position to help ensure a driver’s eyes stay on the road.

The Navigator SYNC 4 system, enabled by cloud connectivity, is now more intuitive than ever, with twice the computing power and the ability to wirelessly connect smartphones for seamless integration of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and SYNC AppLink apps. Providing owners with additional ways to customize their Navigator, SYNC 4 ensures an effortless journey with the ability to answer natural language questions and make route planning simple.

Lincoln Enhance delivers wireless software updates that bring the latest system and modem technologies and improvements to the new Navigator. The updates install new features and conduct preventative maintenance to reduce repair trips and improve performance, allowing Navigator to get even better over time.

The more seamless Amazon Alexa Built-in hands-free experience offers clients complimentary access to key features for up to three years. Alexa capabilities delivered through SYNC 4 provide the convenience of voice-initiated interactions, making it easier to play music, get directions, check traffic, manage smart home devices, find parking, pay for gas, and more – all while keeping hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. With Alexa, clients can interact with their vehicles naturally and say things such as, “Alexa, find the closest gas station” or “Alexa, what’s on my calendar today?”



Navigator owners will be able to access the benefits of Amazon’s world-class voice AI and intelligent features both inside and outside their vehicle. Combined with the Lincoln Way app for Alexa – which customers can continue to use to control vehicle functions such as start/stop engine, lock and unlock doors, check vehicle range or tire pressure, all from the comfort of their home – Lincoln is bringing smart homes and connected vehicles closer together.

In addition, the Navigator features a Fire TV experience built for the car. Fire TV lets passengers enjoy a wide variety of content – watch movies and TV shows, play games, listen to music, and more — in a custom rear-seat entertainment experience.

“We’ve added thoughtful technology we know our clients will appreciate, helping to make their journey, whether it be near or far, as effortless and enjoyable as possible,” said Mike Kipley, Navigator chief program engineer. “These additions give them more ways to personalize their Navigator based on their needs and lifestyles.”

The new Navigator boasts a stunning design, a true expression of Lincoln luxury with an updated signature grille and new front end, giving a more dynamic presence on the road. Standard adaptive pixel projector headlamps debut with a new look that accentuates the fascia and imparts a modern aesthetic to the SUV. New 3D taillamps fade from the center out upon welcome and out to center upon farewell, creating a depth that gives the LED lights a more dynamic look and enhances the overall welcome of Lincoln Embrace, providing balance and a commanding stance.

“Elevating a vehicle as successful as Navigator is no small feat, and our team accomplished this with pride – turning heads and pulling our clients into the sophisticated, sleek design both inside and out,” said Kemal Curic, design director, Lincoln. “Building on what we already know and further refining our strengths, we explored more ways for clients to enjoy the sanctuary of their vehicle, using it as a space for personal relaxation and wellness – from home, to work and to stationary moments.”

The serene Constellation visual design language on SYNC 4, unique to Lincoln, provides a harmonious experience throughout, with added capabilities and new levels of personalization. Featuring enhanced voice recognition and a navigation operating system via a new and larger 13.2-inch center stack screen, Constellation is also showcased on the 12-inch configurable digital cluster and re-imagined head-up display. A new 5.8-inch digital module for second-row passengers allows for control of climate and audio settings in the rear.