2018 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2018 Cadillac Escalade: Faceoff Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- In this in-depth comparison, we're putting the ALL-NEW 2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve vs. the 2018 Cadillac Escalade Platinum, its biggest rival. These two nearly-$100,000 luxury tanks are shown in their fully loaded trims (Reserve and Platinum), but most of the information will also apply to the lower trim levels. We will look at many categories like interior comfort and features, exterior features and design, interior ergonomics, technology (infotainment), third rows, rear seat comfort, tow ratings, safety ratings, powertrain info and much more.
So come join us as we sample these two automotive delicacies and see which one is the best "value" for $100,000!
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Navigator!!!! No contest, Cadillac needs to go home! Cadillac looks like #teambasic
Great unbiased comparison... Cadillac is WAY overdue for a full refresh.
Thanks!
Lincoln interior was much better, just Cadillac Escalade number one selling SUV, this is answer.
Great video I think I'm going to buy the navigator I have a family of 7 it would fit us exactly right
Thanks!
I've always been in love with the Escalade, but damn that Navigator interior is beautiful 😍😍 I like the exterior of the Caddy a little more, but the interior of the navi a lot more
The escalade is the most unreliable full size SUV in its class
Navigator 🔥
*_Simple, but complex_*
That's it I'm getting the Nav, now where did I put those 90k?
That rear of the escalade is atrocious, those 10 foot vertical lights are not pleasing to look at. The clear winner is the NAV
I have owned both a Lincoln Cont. and a Cadillac CTS so I'm a fan of both brands. When the FIRST Lincoln Nav. came out it was nasty(very good). Cadillac had NOTHING to compete. However, I knew Cadillac would come out with a version that would smoke the Nav., and they did. In my opinion, the Cad. Esc. have ruled every since. But I'm always a fan of the under dog so I was hoping Lincoln Nav. would make a come back at some point. The 2018 Lincoln Nav. did just that. An extremely nasty ride. The Cadillac Esc. is NOTHING to play with, and in traditional Cadillac style, I know they won't take this lying down. But for 2018, the award goes to Lincoln Nav. hands down.
robert yeah Well said. Agreed!
Yes but GM will most likely update some cars next year cuz of the 7th gen Camaro
Yeah the next gen esc comes out in 2020
The Escalade doesn’t require premium fuel
The front looks better on the navigator, the back looks better on the escalade
nope, the lincoln destroys the cadillac in looks in every way
Let’s not forget that the Navigator should receive another 50 points for an all aluminum body. Free of body rust for the life of the vehicle could be a factor depending where you live. This may not mean much in California but corrosion is a huge factor for the northeast and Midwest.
Smarticus Living in Minnesota, I can confirm the importance of this feature.
Aluminum will not rust, but it will corrode. Also the Navigator remains very heavy(L models are still over 6000 pounds loaded) despite switch to aluminum.
Very true. Much of the weight was reinvested into what appears to be an over designed frame. Aluminum does corrode but it should never be compared to how steel rusts. When Aluminum is exposed over time to atmospheric O2 the resulting aluminum oxide actually provides a thin hard layer that actually protects the metal from further corrosion. Again it should never be compared to how steel rusts away. When paying this much money for a vehicle I think its important that it lasts over time. Junk yards across America is filled with examples of what rust does.
This a very smart and useful point that u highlighted
now first off i will say i am a ford guy so keep that in mind.. BUT dent removal and body repairs for the aluminum is VERY pricey compared to steel. and really when you compare weight your not really getting much except for towing. But keep in mind i am not hating on the Lincoln i just want to point that out.
When this Navigator out of warranty, the consumer really gets screwed. It's Just like the rest of the Fords. Body off or cab off for simple repairs.
Ive owned every single navi except this 2018. I must have it 😍
Escalade looks so much nicer
Insanity ikr I love the taillights
Damn right! I test drove the new Nav a few weeks ago and it is glorious! I just can't drop that amount of money on one but I loved it! The winner here was clear. Lincoln really did it right.
can you really watch live TV while on the road like you are in ur living room?
Wade Dowden exactly
I can get you a discount
on what?
Deez nuts
Undoubtably, the Navigator is a way better choice.
Give me the Cadillac Escalade any day, it's just something about the front and back bumper makes you look like a boss.
Definitely more bias towards the Cadillac.
i know right, and still got less points than the Navi
Overall nice review, accept you fail mention that you was using the standard wheelbase 2018 Escalade cargo dimensions instead of the Escalade ESV. The ESV cargo sizes are, 39 cu.ft behind 3rd row, 77ft behind 2nd row and 121 with all rows down. So you do get a increase in cargo capacity when you get the longer wheelbase Escalade ESV. Also the all new 2021 Cadillac Escalade is coming very soon, it interior design look likes it will give the Navigator interior a run for its money. I am guessing you will do a review on that when that new model Cadillac when it come out next year.
Navigator all day. Why would anyone pay almost $100,000 for basically a five year old SUV with 5 year old technology? 😄😄
Fordsuperduty76 Considering your username, I’m pretty sure there’s a slight bias here. (I do think that the Nav is the better vehicle though)
- AvgGuy - lol yes I like Ford but does not mean I like every Ford and every Lincoln. I would not pay $70,000 for 2017 Lincoln Navigator with 5 year old Tech. 😀
I'm checking out your name
And can't help but already assume that you are a Ford Fan from the get go.
Eric Martin lol yes iam. But I also own a Cadillac so go figure that out 😀😀
Fordsuperduty76 but it depends on the model and year though
Cadillac the best
All hail the new king of luxury SUVs!
Love the side by side comparisons, keep it up
Thanks!
I love Escalades but the interior is definitely subpar. Even before the navigator was released, I knew the Escalade’s interior wasn’t up to expectations. If I had to choose between the 2, I’d wait for the next gen Escalade.
Yeah, it’s a shame because the Escalade is probably the coolest looking suv of this era, but Cadillac has really been slacking in every other department in recent years
I prefer the Lincoln
I wouldn't buy the Navigator because every time I see the rear end I gag a little.
Thilges1990 at least chevy guys have dicks 😂
I was thinking the same thing. The Escalades rear is so much nicer to look at lol
Naturally Aspirated wins
why?
redd7188 last longer than Turbo charged engines
I stop watching as soon as I see the price of 81k 😂😂😂
tvhavan guess I’ll go watch a Tahoe video 😂
I'm sure they'll depreciate
If you factor in dependability and resale value, Escalade all day long.
www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability/10-least-reliable-cars/
Where did you get that at?
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escelade needs a new update for 2019 or 2020 with some features of the navigator
yeah like with the infotainment system. in the navigator you could actually watch live TV. damn that's awesome. i wonder how though? if you are on the road how could you watch live TV? other than that i am taking the Escalade all day.
Tee duke, you watch live tv through a love streaming o the wifi hot spot, you can due the same thing in the escalade, as well as take your, fire stick with you if you have one and watch your favorite shows on that as well. Thing they don't mention is the fact that the newer versions of the Cue system, that sync doesn't do, if you have the car on the data plan, the navigation will keep updating you road maps when new versions are published, instead of buying a disk on line and having to go to a dealer to get a code, for $350.
oh ok. in this video he says the Escalade (18:44) can't do it.
It can if you have it on a 4g LGT data plan.
Today is the saddest day of my entire life. I have to admit that Caddy is less usable than the Lincoln.
they seem about equal in terms of materials and build quality, but the Escalade is getting dated and its already based off of a lightly edited chassis from before 2008
Justin Bouche I agree, they have pumped so much in it in the beginning that it has no rooms for improvements
Justin Bouche i think the next gen escalade will get the ct6 interior
Good Old Justin is back from the dead
Escape for Mankind is Keith Johnson no inglish no understand
Yeah but, the Lincoln has a completely rust free body. That means a lot for the people up north. It will most likely last longer.
NAVIGATOR ANY DAY!
Aaron Glisson hahahahahahahahahaha
Says the guy who can’t effort it.
Tiger Man ooh give me a break you “L”
Here “S”
And I bet you can’t afford either trigger! lol
Ewww how can y'all like the navigator ?? Just look at the aesthetics compared to the sexy Cadillac
naaa escalade
I still like the escalade more, probably because of the 6.2 v8, and its better looking.
I have a feeling that the real comparison will happen when Cadillac will update the Escalade. The Lincoln has an obvious advantage in being a much more recent design, inevitably forcing Cadillac to react sooner rather than later. Personally, I prefer the Lincoln, both in terms of interior and exterior. The front grill looks big but classy, while the Escalade grill is undeniably ugly in my opinion.
Navigator is the better vehicle.
Still take the Escalade though.
Nick Angelos correction: Navigator is the *newer* vehicle. You can’t truly compare a 6 year old vehicle to a brand new vehicle.
I agree
I take the escalade to
If anything the new Navigator has caddy on their toes. Hopefully a refreshed escalade will come soon or a new model. GM doesn’t historically change their full size suvs in between life cycles.
Unfair comparison. The next Gen Escalade will be just around the corner. You are comparing the current Escalade with the all new Navigator.
Eric Martin exactly.. most people don't get that tho
usbisf 5L we get it but let's just be honest and admitt that the Nav won this round. If the new Caddy is better then I will give the crown to Caddy.
Krimel Chandler maybe so,but the slade is right around the corner. Since the new GM trucks were introduced, the Cadillac will be back packing the new Dual Overhead Cam 32V-V8 with twin turbos.
Eric Martin you do realize that the new Sierra and Silverado have the same interior as the previous generation right? Also why are you bringing up a twin turbo v8? If it was being placed in a Camaro then fine but we are talking luxury here. Who buys a huge luxury suv to go fast?
Eric Martin come on Eric. This is a current review of products being sold today. You won’t see the GM products
Until end is next year. What’s he supposed to do, not earn a living. People are buying these vehicles today. You can wait and then wait another 12 months for a Lincoln refresh and then wait another.....
Black label with the destination theme👌👌👌
I'm an Asian and i always love this 2 SUVs, but if my family decided to move in USA i want to recommend them the Navigator.
For me Navigator better
#Gamer Nation agreed. Not that I could afford either....but if I ciuld take 1 itd be the Navigator. Just based on outward looks alone. Its less trashy imo. Or...more classy I guess.
I’d would definitely get the Navigator over the Escalade. The Navigator is much more luxurious. But if I’m spending $90k I would be buying a Range Rover not a Cadillac or Lincoln.
People Buy The Lincoln Because....
They want a luxurious roomy SUV, for a bit less money than an Escalade. So that’s a wise choice. Also because of the awesome 30 WAY Seats.
People Buy The Escalade, because that what drug dealers drive in the 90’s with 30”s on it. And celebrity people use it too. Because it’s Cadillac.
But the Escalade is luxurious too.
I’m a Ford guy but this is tough. I HATE the “tablet” touch screens though. Why make them look out of place and sticking up like that??? I think I would take the Escalade honestly.
I had never been satisfied with only one kind of vehicle, I used to own up to 18 vehicles, sport cars, SUV, limos, even an RV, so, I would buy both the Escalade, and the Navigator, I like both !
Give it up Ford. GM can’t be touched in the full size SUV market.
Adam Eddings we should say the same for GM and the pickup market too...
2009 and 2015 the Silverado and Sierra combined to outsell the F-series, and in the years they haven't, its only been 10%-25% of a difference. The Expedition/Nav have never outsold the GM Triplets. And in the "bad years" for Ford, its been GM SUVs outselling the Ford SUVs by like 3:1.
Great video. I love Lincoln's current interiors. After detailing a few new caddys the materials and build don't hold up over time which is a shame because they start off amazing.
I wish i could upload pics of my cadalic 2 warn others because unfortunately this is true & with payments every month just to actually wanna get out of it asap before price falls any more lol or something breaks cuz we all get fucked real long & hard at the dealership especially when its free thats how they get fingers n first
Zach Thornton one of my clients has a 2016 CT6, the arm rest is already worn and several buttons have wear. The touch controls on the center stack wear really fast. I started working at a Cadillac dealer recently and even the new cars, mainly demos, but 2018 Escalades and such have worn screens and touch sensors and all. I have a client with a older mkz and that has held up better.
The Escalade is a low compression low revving pushrod v8. Why on earth would you need premium fuel for that?
Navigator looks better
JBird117 😂😂😂 good one
JBird117 Quite better
One of the Sun/Moon roof was squealing, not in a 90k+ SUV! And I’m pretty sure it was the Escalade that did it.
Yes, it was the Escalade's. Not sure what was wrong with it, but it sure didn't sound luxurious!
Give me the Cadillac the Lincoln looks like all the rest
So you like paying more for less?
I agree It looks like the 2018 Ford Expedition
The Cadillac looks like and is pretty much the same thing as the Yukon and Tahoe lol.
True, Cadillac has those signature vertical lights and crisp edges . The navigator looks like it won't age so good.
The Escalade is sexier but it’s seats aren’t comfortable at all, which is totally unacceptable for a 90k SUV. Typical GM Truck headrests too, literally almost hard as a rock. The Navigator definitely takes the cake for being the most luxurious in the literal sense.
I've owned by Escalade for almost 2 years now (2016 Platinum ESV). While the Navigator has more flash and wow factor, the Caddy wins over time.
I had the Navigator for a week and I simply couldn't see myself going from Caddy to the Navigator.
THE NAVIGATER!!!! LINCOLN IS WAY BETTER!!!
take away one point for the ford for having a screen that looks a tablets that was just slap there by joe the mechanic
Simply put, Escalade in my opinion is the best looking big awesome SUV any day and as soon as i have the cash i'm getting a Navigator.
The Escalade still out sells the Navigator. Wait until the new Escalade comes out.
Because people buy Cadillac for the brand and since it’s been out way longer
I’ll have the Escalade with the navigator interior please
Test drove both, really amazing vehicles but after much consideration, I'm going with the Escalade.
Melvin Pillay i wouldn’t expect less
Eat more chicken nuggets man.
I am happy for the navigator fans, it took Lincoln since 2008 to get this right. Although they are similar in size and being domestic, they both talk to two totally different audiences. They both are pretty awesome.
Wow, even without the Black Label it still won by a huge margin
I like the lincoln.
Ceasat dog whisper
Some people would always stick to the Escalade just bc of the name
Lincoln absolutely nailed it with this new Navigator. I honestly think they dethroned the Cadillac in my opinion.
Hell no ...i ain't goin waste money on a ugly overpriced alligator looking SUV .....just look at the aesthetics of the Cadillac Escalade 🤤 🔥
I'm glad to see Lincoln is once again building desirable cars. The Navigator is lightyears ahead of the Escalade not to mention the interior of the Navigator is beautiful.
Hands down the navigator is better and way more spacious than the Cadillac
I’d pick the Navigator over the Escalade any day. I’d never buy anything from GM.
Notice how the middle of the line Navigator still beats the TOP line escalade...
Phillip Nave Lol. Not at all. This mid trim Navigator _is_ basically the best the Navigator has to offer. It’s fully loaded and optioned out as a comparably equipped TOP of the line Black Label except it’s missing a theme and concierge BL package. It pretty much has all the features the top trim Black Label has with upgrades that increased the price of this Reserve to exceed $90,000 and it still struggled to beat out a 6-year old Escalade.
Escalade got outdated lighting and Navi got led everywhere
Thank U so much for posting this! i I love you! ❤️
You're welcome! Glad you liked it!
I’ve always been more of an Escalade person and that continues here. Not as keen on the new Navigator body. The second generation Navigators looked the best in my opinion.
Richie Betz I agree this Navigator looks pretty Ugly I preferred the older versions
I love the navigator and I already knew it was goin win because it's the best hands down 💕💕💕💕#LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Biased review. Navigator is better.
You do know the Navigator won right??
My god that’s painful
😂😂😂
i think you just watched maybe half way.
Car Confections you gave ridiculous points to the caddy. Lincoln’s interior is far nicer. Also, how does the caddy get the point for seat adjustments? Buddy what? Also, the caddy’s speedometer looks atrocious.
Nice job on the video work though you did a great job.
There's no substitute for cubic inches. The mammoth V-8 powered Cadillac ANY DAY!!
....its the gold standard..!!
That Lincoln keyfob is nice and I love how vigorous the twin-turbo Lincoln motor sounds at startup! ... I'm sold I'll take the Lincoln 🤩🤩
Lance Rogers you like how a v6 sounds ? But don’t like how a v8 sounds like
THE UNKNOWN02 I love how the V8 sounds but I prefer the Navigator 😎
Lance Rogers I like the power but definitely not the sound 🤮
THE UNKNOWN02 🤣🤣🤣
I agree with you. At startup you hear the turbos spool which is sexy. While driving you hear the turbos sucking in lots of air which again sounds amazing. With the V8 they sound great at startup also but then you have the drone to deal with.
CORVETTE engine people do u hear what I am saying.all GM have to do is a bigger cam and it will put out more HP and torque then the junk ECO boost V6 people.watch for 2019 al the changes they make Escalade Yukon and suburban and tahoe
For that high price, they should start a bespoke program. (eg. replace all the leather with HD vinyl or other humane vegan option, Cordura carpeting, no plastic, sound-proofing, metal dash and trim, etc..)
And just to let you none car and truck and full size SUV people that is a corvette engine in the Escalade LS 6.2 that will go well over 300,000miles long as you change your oil, service transmission and change your gear oil in the rear end
You know what really bothers me? Having a NEW 2018 Escalade with halogen turn signals.. its a very cheap look... Should be standard
Awesome comparison
Thanks!
Navigator all day please.
My mom has the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and my dad has 2017 Cadillac’s
What are your thoughts? Which do you prefer to drive?
a lot of people like the caddy cuz it's a classic and it's got a v8. However, it is getting old and will need a redesign. The Lincoln is newer, more modern, but lacks a v8
I like the escalade better and it also has sentimental value because it was my first car i bought without the help of my parents
Sill take the Escalade. Just put a corsa on my 2016 the other day, and it sounds 100 times better than any v6. V8ftw!!
The Lincoln interior looks amazing. The Cadillacs interior looks so bland and boring
Lincoln has displayed just how evolutionary American luxury has become.
Cadillac has that retro design that will continue to turn heads.
To all u none car and truck people that don't know anything about engine.all engine is better than a Turbo engine cause when a Turbo gose out yo power drops and turbos will not go for long miles say 100,000 plus
I wish Lincoln would consider offering a V8 option. I like that the Turbo V6 makes a lot of power but as with all V6's, they are not as balanced, refined or smooth as a V8.
The ugly truth is the Expedition Platinum and Escalade would have been a better comparison because the new Navigator is in a league of it's own.
I would buy the Cadillac. No way in hell you would ever cath me in any type of Ford product!! Every Ford I have ever owned was a total turd!! My 2002 F-150 I bought brand fucking new blew up after it hit 115k. I religiously changed the oil, and had all recommended services done. Then my 98 Cobra started knocking like crazy at 150k, again always did oil changes and recommended service. After those 2 I switched to Chevrolet. So far my 07 Monte Carlo SS has 304k with no issues, and my 03 Tahoe with 296k has a slight lifter tap on cold starts. Either I got 2 faulty Fords, or they just do not hold up after 100k miles!!
THAT BIG MOOD when people are feeling the need to down the Navigator just because the Escalade has some competition now, YAWN. That’s fine when your 99,000 shitbox is in the shop because the in car electronics system left the building, and the transmission went out under 40,000 miles maybe that quality check will get some brains working.....MAYBE. Tip to the wise when you do have to take your upgraded Yukon to have it spend days in the shop, don’t bring the kids because that garbage 24.8 inches of legroom gonna make it a little difficult for any decent sized life form to remain comfortable in that bunker of a third row, my VELAR has more room and its third row is nonexistent. So When your walking in to the dealer to tell them what’s wrong, or what little isn’t with the car you can also flash that most unreliable SUV 3 YEARS RUNNING sticker from Autoguide, Consumer Reports, and Kelley Blue Book. But then again not bashing opinions here, but you can’t down something else ESPECIALLY when GM has no room to talk, pun fully intended on that.
"An Almost Silly 30-Way Adjusting Seat"
BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHH DO YOU KNOW LUXURY?
This is the MOST.AMAZING.FEATURE. You have presets for up to 3 different drivers, and they are guaranteed a level of comfort Escalade cannot and will not reach for some years... facts
I'll admit I'm a ford guy caddie has dominated with there's for years and the Lincoln fell off but hands down the Lincoln is better than the caddie in every way the new design unlike the caddies design they have had for years
GM all day anyday. Why Put a v6 twin turbo in a SUV that's kinda stupid. The Cadillac looks a million times better also. Personally, I'd never touch or drive that ugly ass navigator. Navigators were nice back in 04. Now they're just hideous. Escalades have always looked good since 98. And just improving looks year by year. Escalades are for men.
Despite both these American luxury SUV’s having tons of features (Lincoln being the better of the two) I would still rather get a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn over ether of these vehicles. It’s just way better quality inside and out compared to the Escalade, Navigator. Yes the Ram isn’t in the same vehicle class, but I can live without massaging/ multi adjustable seats. I can safely say that what the Caddy and Lincoln do, the Ram does everything else with a reasonable price, and extreme value for money that is leagues better than these two automobiles.
Now.... I was not a truck guy until 4 years ago: I fell I love with the Toyota Highlander and infinity so with the Mercedes G550 AMG (I spent 15mins in that truck) But wow, I saw a long wheelbase 2018 Navigator in black and it was epic.!!!