Boy did you hit my sweet spot. I spent 20 years in the Limo business in SoCal as a driver and an owner. I drove hundreds of thousands of miles in both the Escalade and Navigator in regular and super stretch versions. I ended up with 3 Lincolns and 1 Cadillac in my fleet. I would offer both. 80% of first time customers wanted the Escalade. On their second trip, I would offer the Navigator as an alternative choice, promising them it wouldn't disappoint. I would venture that after being in both cars, 90% would ask for the Lincoln. But why? The "party crowd" like the flashy, glitzier Escalade. But with an open bar on board, they would end up wearing their drinks because of the choppier truck like ride of the Cadillac. My business clients with their laptops going non-stop from San Diego LAX would always ask for the Lincoln's much smoother drive. So that's why I had more Navigators. And one more issue that annoyed me was that the Escalade's trim pieces regularly fell off, in and outside of the vehicle. But that was never the case with the Lincoln. Navigator...4* Escalade....2*

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me bring it to you and for sharing that great input from your experience!

@windanthonystream

3 жыл бұрын

The new 2021 fixed the Escalade choppy ride with an all new independent rear suspension instead of the old solid rear axle..

@mekhig.9350

3 жыл бұрын

@@windanthonystream I’m saying. And the drives on the last gen Escalades weren’t bad at all. Smooth af.

@marcospaiva2015

3 жыл бұрын

That’s why I’m going to my Third one ! Got a 2009 limited put 176 Thousand miles only had rear suspension problems than Got a 2015 it is 116 thousand miles never gave any problems also the 3.5 twin turbo saves LOTs OF GAS n it is powerful as a V8 . Both Lincoln’s as they got old they drove smooth as it was new. On the other hand my neighbor got a 2020 escalate, his wife spend 2 tanks of gasoline in a week plus 2 engine recalls in less than a year ! Sorry but I can’t afford over $800 in gasoline every month when I spent less than $500 on my Lincoln ! Since my is payoff I will sell it n purchase another one .

@juliamihajlovich

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the insight!

Joe is the man I swear he can review a piece of dirt and I would watch because of his commentary. Joe thank you for giving amazing reviews and videos for us I hope your channel continues to grow and thrive.

@JustLeftMovie

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously. Joe could crap in a bowl and review it and I’d not only watch, but I’d give it a thumbs up.

@angeldustfairy

3 жыл бұрын

You are a piece of dirt

@osamabinladen824

3 жыл бұрын

What the f*ck

@eddiefettii2485

Жыл бұрын

@@osamabinladen824 for once I’m with you, these comments wild

The feared “double zonk”. Few have survived it!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

LOL1 You are awesome!

“We got plenty of wood” ..... “you can rub your wood”

@velboone6041

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@michaelrussomanno7950

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@Eric-ec8we

3 жыл бұрын

love Joe lol

@24Sevyn

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@dc4life325

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

Love the all black look

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you!

Man .. you have a lot of energy ... how many videos you do everyday .. this is great .

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that and letting me share my passion with you. We film about 4-6 reviews a day.

Owned a Navigator & Aviator from Lincoln this a solid vehicle that I loved. No issues just smooth riding with the kids al the way. You make me want to turn in my Rav & get this baby again.

@RaitisRides

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that ownership experience!

Raitis ride team does not sleep. Love the reviews and the zonks.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that! We want to bring you the best!

Can always rely on Raiti to have high quality reviews of many vehicles and they are always vehicles in good taste

Lincolns look classy. Ever since the new Continental they have been looking superb.

I totally forget Lincoln even exist. since I moved to the north I never see them. looks good

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I know right!

@hastensavoir7782

3 жыл бұрын

Makes them all the more Exclusive.

@matthewwilliams9200

3 жыл бұрын

@Doug Parker I'm in maine I dont see them at all and don't see the Escalade either.i owned a cts coupe here and it was the same til visited back home in Virginia and there were cts coupes everywhere. I see Cadillac here but no Lincoln

@jackj5368

3 жыл бұрын

Message from your former English teacher, Matthew Williams... Should be: "I totally forgot that the Lincoln even existed." And capitalize the first letter of each sentence. (You're welcome.)

@matthewwilliams9200

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackj5368 text from phone in slight short hand jack

Love the excellent review of this beautiful ride, that 4K 60fps video looks stunning. 👌🏾

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me bring it to you!

Omg!! This channel is on fire, love the format :$

Sup Joe. I absolutely love both the Navigator & Escalade, but if I had 2 choose 1 I'd pick the Escalade because of that glorious 6.2L N/A V8 ❤❤❤.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your choice Jay!

@amberbrown5223

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Love the V 8 but I’m in love with the Navigator

@mtnbiker014

3 жыл бұрын

The clincher for me is the available Super Cruise on the Escalade. Arguably the best level 2 autonomous system on the market.

You're really funny, and your love for cars shows. Always enjoy your videos, they're very informative and entertaining.

The lincoln is the ideal modernized old person luxury vehicle, while the escalade is the ideal luxury vehicle for the younger audience

@MrPrush-ji4gs

3 жыл бұрын

You don’t know what you’re talking about mate

@johnkenley4687

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrPrush-ji4gs how? Lmao. Older people wont be caring about all the electronics the escalade offers over the lincoln. The escalades main feature is its electronics suite, the curved infotainment display, the multiple touch screen control points on the dash, ect. The lincoln takes a more classic approach to luxury still keeping hard control points that the older audience prefers.

@alexshah2898

3 жыл бұрын

I think this is the perfect comparison of the two. Best take I've heard in a while.

Again, I really appreciate the detail you give. I was seriously considering a Navigator, but opted for a 2019 Grand Sport (recent divorce lol). Budget doesn't allow for both (not even close). Great review as always.

Hey Joe! I have been a fan of the Lincoln since the nineteen-eighties, and the navigator since was it was introduced in nineteen ninety-eight! This navigator is the best so far that Lincoln has produced bar none! I can’t wait to see the new refresh of this generation of the Lincoln Navigator for 2022.

Thanks for the look-around & the test drive of the Lincoln Navigator, friend. It looks like it would be great to be behind the wheel, even though I no longer drive. A note about a couple of slips-ups; at 26:25 & also at 26:33 you mention the Navigator, when I believe that you meant to refer to the Escalade. We viewers & subscribers will understand, that's why we come here. Thanks & stay well, friend.

“On throttle on my back” 😂. Joe, you ‘da man!!!

YAY THank you so much, you really do care about your subs/viewers, I really appreciated and I'm writing this comment before even start watching the vid.

“You can Rub your wood” 😂🤣

GREAT video...I like it!!!! I like the “rub your wood” reference 🤣🤣

The front end of the Navigator and the wheels are awesome. The back end with that terrible light bar. It’s just a red slab with some chrome. It looks ancient! The interior is showing its age compared to the brand new Escalade. I don’t think they need to change much. Just needs some tweaks to keep it fresh.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you!

@sarashepard7504

2 жыл бұрын

Hide that wiper in the back.

@susanc.2010

2 жыл бұрын

The back looks like a mini van. I have the Corsair and I love the way the back is designed.

It’s crazy how the infotainment is now small when like 2 years ago it was impressive 😂

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I know right!

@justinsmith2598

3 жыл бұрын

That is true 😂

@strezification

3 жыл бұрын

They're gonna start to put 50'' oled TVs inside as the things are going

@mixah5566

3 жыл бұрын

@@strezification omg I know 😂 when will it end or will we be driving screens soon

@elchucofried5683

3 жыл бұрын

@@strezification soon the windshield will be a giant screen

I like the Escalade...and thanks Lori for your hard work helping Joe make great car review videos..

awesome review as always!!! Keep up the good work 👍

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily! It is so awesome to have you here!

My first Lincoln SUV! Fantastic video Joe.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

You will love it Jeremiah!

Great job! Keep it up

I think it’s aging well. I’ve heard something about the Navigator getting a refresh next year. Right now it looks good so I hope they don’t mess with it too much (screw it up). I’ve been seeing tons of new Expeditions also where I live. We have 4 Ford dealerships in the area I live.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Very good points Eric!

@PhntmShdw98

3 жыл бұрын

I heard that the refresh should be coming later this year as a MY22 with updates to the infotainment system to better compete with the newly refreshed Escalade. It should be coming with the larger touchscreen with sync 4 found in the new 2021 Nautilus refresh. Let’s see what happens and hopefully they don’t mess with it too much cause I thinks perfect as is.

@EricFortuneJr.

3 жыл бұрын

@@PhntmShdw98 Yep, the Aviator came shortly after the Navigator with more up to date features and power trains. It just shows how much they evolved between the Navigator unveiling and the Aviator. Looking at the 2021 F150 with it’s options can give us an idea of what to expect for the 2 Full size SUVs.

@alh06

2 жыл бұрын

They screwed up the front in the refresh

@EricFortuneJr.

2 жыл бұрын

@@alh06 No

Hilarious review, laughed the whole time. Great work, very entertaining!

Awesome stuff here Joe! I was waiting for this video to show my mom. She is getting one of the two but isn’t sure. I wanted her to be able to see a video the these two because the family is stuck on picking.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

It's a tough choice!

@kevinadams7170

3 жыл бұрын

Get the Navigator! We test drove both. We went with the Navi back in November, black then put some 24" black rhino Kruger's in black. The car is gangster! More elegant on the inside and in my opinion looks way better on the outside. The Escalade just looks like a huge square Tahoe. Not to mention it hauls ass for a 6,000 lb. Truck.

I love it great job Joe n Lori super clear video's ur the best god bless stay safe

Just bought a 21 Navigator standard! Picking up this weekend.

I’m generally a Ford guy, but for some reason, GM’s full sized SUVs are more compelling. Especially the yukon denali which fully loaded is like $7500 less than a mid trim level navigator.

@tpndgo2061

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@TheSavanto

2 жыл бұрын

The high end Lincoln is comparable to the Escalade not a Yukon.

I always love the Navigator , I had a 2002 Lincoln Navigator and I drove that thing too high school back then lol , there really nice , there like the Ford Exdpention but nicer

Excellent!! Beautiful as always!!! :D

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me bring it to you!

Man I changed the settings from 720p to 2160p, video looks amazing (I usually just start watching). Can’t wait to see creme bust everywhere in 2160p

Hey I checked out the Escalade video another good one gave my comments on it.

I love it my bro keep up the work and I love the video 💯 💯💯💯

Loving the all black look!!🥰😍

Wow that would be such a cool car to drive in one of my videos! Awesome video as always man 👍🏼

Thank you. I have been waiting for it

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I could bring it to you!

ON THROTTLE!!! Sounds great

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the ride with me.

Best in the business of reviews 🐐

I like the lincoln. I have drove both the Escalade and the Navigator. The ride is definitely smoother in the lincoln to me.

On throttle on the seat massage has me dead😂💀

These are sweet family haulers. Escalade vs navigator is a tough choice for sure. Great review!!

@justinsmith2598

3 жыл бұрын

Doggedly Determined I’ll choose the Escalator, Interior = Escalade Exterior = Navigator

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me bring it to you!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinsmith2598 Great way to put it!

@justinsmith2598

3 жыл бұрын

Raiti's Rides I know right!

@CelestialTrailblazer

3 жыл бұрын

@@justinsmith2598 Too expensive for what you get.

I agree with you 100% on the entertainment screen, I said the same thing a few weeks ago about it having so much wasted real estate... My 2020 Lincoln aviator was brought in for service and they gave me a navigator as a loaner...

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that great input!

Gorgeous vehicle love the pillow design seats.reminds me of the olds delta 88 broghom .

Beautiful inside and out

Raitis rides = zero zonks! Could you give us a vid about the parts dept at walker ford? How it all works and what they have.

The Cadillac all day.the new 2021 Cadillac is truly awesome.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Very good points!

Escalade 4 life! The look in and out is a beast , I’m going to zonk, za za za zonk! 12:52 in You got wood lots of wood you can rub your wood lol .....thought this was a car show lol

Hey 👋 good video again love these reviews they are on fire 🔥 I like this Lincoln Navigator did not see your review on the Cadillac Escalade will have to check that one out before I can decide which vehicle is better until then have a good one.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me bring it to you1

@TopGunMav-bm6hu

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides You are welcome 😊 I am a big fan of cars 🚗 especially LUXURY SUV's. Keep the good reviews coming.

@TopGunMav-bm6hu

3 жыл бұрын

Hey 👋 I checked out the video 📹 for the 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE I will like my comment on that one.

it wasn’t until rati’s rides reviewed it♥️

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that!

If you're not a football stud, at least you have a sack....lol

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share the laughs and the SUVs with you!

I’d go with the Escalade most likely.

@normt430

3 жыл бұрын

Newer and most like best at $100K.

@defyyourlogic487

3 жыл бұрын

Navigator looks much better and has better luxury, but if tech is a priority it's definitely behind the escalade.

@normt430

3 жыл бұрын

@@defyyourlogic487 see SavageGeese review this week of the Escalade. It is at the top of the heap at $100K right now.

@MrCYChung

3 жыл бұрын

Roflmao... for $100k nothing beats GLS 580. Escalade = 🤮

@normt430

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrCYChung no one wants to be seen a big GLB 250. The GLB with 3rd row seats more than GLS! Escalade seats up to 8 people and is a much larger vehicle.

Love the video joe and car man did the shipment come for the Kia telluride lx?

It really surprises me that the Hyundai Palisade has heated and ventilated seats in the second row but this one, the Yukon, and the Escalade don’t and they’re 20k plus more than the palisade.

@OlJackBurton

3 жыл бұрын

$20k+? More like $50k+ . The Hyundai Palisade Limited is $48k and the Calligraphy is $49k. This Navigator is well over $90k and can get well over $100k...

@nancy8269

3 жыл бұрын

@@OlJackBurton I was referring to the Caligraphy trim (bc I’m pretty sure that’s the trim that gets both) and the base trim on the full size ones but yea if you compare top trim to top trim then for sure it’s like 40k-50k+ more

@OlJackBurton

3 жыл бұрын

@@nancy8269 The Limited has heated and ventilated second row seats. The Calligraphy doesn't really have any actual features over the Limited besides mostly cosmetic changes like a different grill, nicer leather on the doors and steering wheel, unique exterior lighting accents, different wheels (20 inch), and only comes in AWD. Loaded to loaded, the Navigator and Palisade have over a $60k difference and the Navigator still doesn't have a ventilated second row. Also, the lowest trim Navigator is still $30k more and is missing features on the Calligraphy or Limited AWD like 3 years of complementary maintenance, longer warranties, AWD, panoramic roof or any moonroof, the aforementioned ventilated or heated rear seats, third row USB ports, no thigh extension, HUD, adaptive cruise and 360 camera which comes in handy for such a large vehicle...

I personally think the Escalade is too flashy, with most of their selling points being just marketing fluff, which GM has always been good at. The Navigator really follows Lincoln’s mantra of Quiet Luxury, all while delivering a comfortable ride in a sleek and subtle package that oozes elegance like their cars from the 50s and 60s.

They both went for the same look and I like it because for some reason this design just fits them both. I love the all black, I’ll say it’s a hard decision because I’m sure you can do the pros and cons on both.

ofc i go for the nav simply and obviously at least for gas efficiency v6 vs v8 ofc I'll pick the v6 nav beside that I already loving it :)

Going with 2021 Escalade ESV Platinum Sport myself. Ordered one with Super Cruise and 36 speaker AKG Sound but won't take delivery until May.

Escalade is more luxurious and complete I feel, the body and the interior design of the escalade makes you feel special.

For me, Lincoln Navigator Reserve can't be beat.

I own an Escalade.... But the 2021 Escalade and this Navigator is a hard choice! They are both top of the line quality SUV'S!

Buddy of mine just got rid of his explorer sport with that exact same engine setup.....nothing but problems. Gonna have to stick with a "normally aspirated v-8." The lack of a V8 option is this beautiful suv has me heading to the other dealer.

For the Navigator, I like the touchscreen surrounded by the dashboard.

Omg 😂😂😂🤣I love how he uses such random items to explain the storage space available!! Makes me laugh every time!!

Raiti's Rides great video, would you have 2021 Escalade or the Navigator?

Such a gorgeous suv I love it hands down

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you are liking this one.

@yes8032

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides although I’d only get the Cadillac for the interior

The Slade' in my mind goes that one step further to make you feel stand out and feel special. It tows more, has better in-cabin tech. Finally Caddy's large SUV is a formidable rival.

Love this beast. Not a huge fan of the awkward shark fin antenna up front though. It almost looks like an afterthought. Aside that, beastly beast of an SUV

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share this one with you!

@fordTH7335

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaitisRides thank you sir

id like to zonk you holding the button for folding the 3rd row. its 1 touch, both down and back up

I love your videos

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jalin for that awesome support!

Lol good point on the reverse camera! I'd expect the view to be alot bigger but instead it's small and there's so much empty screen around it, that pretty disappointing considering it's an 80k dollar car

@RENEIND

3 жыл бұрын

Also I feel like this car should have had so much more potential, some. Parts are great but I feel like they could've added a bit more

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you!

Navigator talking about things being wet and deep

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@angeldustfairy

3 жыл бұрын

Smh

Looks nice

I like the Navigator's look, I wish it came with the Escalade Power Plant.

@austinhowze6280

3 жыл бұрын

More like that new 7.3 or the gt500 5.8 just n/a

Also looks like a Chevy suburban the GMC Yukon XL and the Cadillac Escalade ESV

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

That is the competition.

Ahoy Joey!! Indeed, man-AHOY. I see you with a peg leg-Captain Ahab style-reviewing these big rigs. For what it's worth this Lincoln reminds me of a HUGE black cowboy boot. That is one Big Boot, man! The Caddy? More of a Stetson cowboy hat-a HUGE Stetson cowboy hat. My favorite part was that huge space that emerged when the 3rd row is folded. Oh boy! I could easily take a nap back there, maybe even live back there lol. :) JV Johnny

😂😂😂 12:52 "I hope you like wood. We got plenty of wood. You can rub your wood." Bruh 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for the laugh

The only thing Caddy has going is the 30 something inch infotainment instrument gauges. But Caddy don't have the seats. Lincoln for the win

What a beautiful car!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me share it with Erwin.

Front end is really nice looking.

He said “you can run your wood!” hahaha

Cool that’s so awesome

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you are liking this one.

I'm surprised the 2nd row seats are not ventilated. I just bought an Aviator and the 2nd row is both heated and ventilated.

Combine Escalade interior and navigator interior and I’ll buy that!

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

I like the way that you think.

joe i reccommed you to do videos with two car comparisons

What's better sport's or luxury veicles or even regular standard or automatic

I would love a V8 version for Lincoln. I would pay extra.

@leemorales3884

3 жыл бұрын

With the 5.0 Coyote V8. Yup

For future reference, definitely add the year of BOTH vehicles in the title!

If I had the money the Escalade still wins it for me. Great review.

Not a fan of the v6 eco boost!!! Either you want the power or you want to save gas! U cant have both!! Overall great suv

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

@austinhowze6280

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao you can never have both on any engine more fuel = more power every time

Joe, will you do a review on the new 75th anniversary Power Wagon? Truck is sick!

Haha extra parm- dude lives on the edge -respect!

I had the massage seats and several of my Ford products tried it said wow that’s cool then never used it LOL!

For sure go for the Navigator! 👍

@RaitisRides

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your choice!