captainalias
September 8th, 2006, 06:04 PM
Just received my C&D yesterday, and they did a comparison test between the Gator, the new Escalade, Inifiniti QX56, AUdi Q7, and MB GL-450.
Looking at the new pictures of the Navi, the giant grille doesn't look as hideous as when we first saw it (the headlights are similar to those on the QX56). I like the retro styled dash of the Navi, but evidently, C&D hated it. The Navigator came in last, at 5th place.
Highs: The roof, of course, and the lookout tower view of the road, power folding seats.
Lows: The noisy tires, crude interior textures, and the 1958-all-over-again instrument cluster.
The Verdict: What are they thinking?
Some quotes: "This truck is an extremist int he SUV world, offering big and bland in wholesale quantities... Performance is weakest of the group in all respects. Only the Vanigator requires more than 8s ecodns to accelerate from 0-60...Tire noise is bad.
Holds the largest hunk of plywood flat on its floor, superior head and legroom. "
Some quotes on the 2007 Escalade: "55 pound seats don't fold flat...Interior feels cramped. Second row captain's chairs are bolted in place, no sliding tracks. Despite its flash, the Escalade doesn't stray far from its trucky ancestors. Interior space, and the usefulness of that space, is disappointing. At $66,110 as tested, it seems abmitiously priced."
Highs: rear view tv camera, broad center armrest, brawny torque curve.
Lows: Ancient tilt column, skimpy people space, glare from white furniture interior.
The Verdict: Famous for being famous.
Looking at the new pictures of the Navi, the giant grille doesn't look as hideous as when we first saw it (the headlights are similar to those on the QX56). I like the retro styled dash of the Navi, but evidently, C&D hated it. The Navigator came in last, at 5th place.
Highs: The roof, of course, and the lookout tower view of the road, power folding seats.
Lows: The noisy tires, crude interior textures, and the 1958-all-over-again instrument cluster.
The Verdict: What are they thinking?
Some quotes: "This truck is an extremist int he SUV world, offering big and bland in wholesale quantities... Performance is weakest of the group in all respects. Only the Vanigator requires more than 8s ecodns to accelerate from 0-60...Tire noise is bad.
Holds the largest hunk of plywood flat on its floor, superior head and legroom. "
Some quotes on the 2007 Escalade: "55 pound seats don't fold flat...Interior feels cramped. Second row captain's chairs are bolted in place, no sliding tracks. Despite its flash, the Escalade doesn't stray far from its trucky ancestors. Interior space, and the usefulness of that space, is disappointing. At $66,110 as tested, it seems abmitiously priced."
Highs: rear view tv camera, broad center armrest, brawny torque curve.
Lows: Ancient tilt column, skimpy people space, glare from white furniture interior.
The Verdict: Famous for being famous.