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Rezvani, a small automaker specializing in rebodied modern cars, has revealed its latest creation, the Retro RR1.Based on a Porsche 911, the RR1 comes with either 600 or 750 horsepower and is offered with both manual and automatic transmissions.Only 50 will be made, and the conversion will cost a whopping $195,000.Rezvani, a small boutique automaker based in Irvine, California, has made several intriguing, rebodied cars since its founding in 2013. The sleek Beast utilized the chassis from an Ariel Atom and Cosworth four-cylinder engines before switching to C8 Corvette underpinnings in 2024. The Tank, meanwhile, is a brutish V-8-powered adaption of the Jeep Wrangler, while the Vengeance is an armored take on the Cadillac Escalade. The company’s latest vehicle, the Rezvani Retro RR1, looks to the past for inspiration, emulating the Porsche 935 race car while using modern Porsche 911 bones. The latest 992-generation of the iconic 911 sports car forms the base for the Rezvani Retro RR1, which features curvaceous bodywork with old-school charm. The headlights are circular and upright like on classic 911s, while the rear features an integrated wing and bodywork that wraps around a simple light bar. Rezvani also carved substantial vents into the front and rear fenders and completely reworked the front and rear bumpers. The body is formed from carbon fiber, aside from the doors.Rezvani MotorsRezvani is offering the RR1 in two variants. As the name suggests, the RR1 600 features a turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six engine pushing 600 horsepower to the rear wheels, allowing the car to blast from zero to 60 mph in a claimed 3.0 seconds. While Rezvani recommends starting the modifications with a Carrera T, the company says any 992 Carrera model can be converted into an RR1. That means a variety of transmissions are available, from six- and seven-speed manuals to an eight-speed automatic. The RR1 750, meanwhile, is formed from the 911 Turbo S. Predictably, the turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six sends 750 horsepower to all four wheels, dropping the claimed zero-to-60-mph time to just 2.0 seconds. This model is also said to get a “more aggressive, throaty exhaust note,” and only comes with the quick-shifting eight-speed PDK automatic.Rezvani MotorsRezvani will offer suspension setups tuned for either street or track driving. Optional Brembo six-piston brakes will cost $12,500, and Rezvani is also selling a centerlock wheel conversion for the same price. Other options include a $550 bespoke shift knob, carbon-fiber turbofan wheel covers for $4500, and a steel roll cage for $5500.Rezvani only released one photo of the cabin—which showed off the wooden shift knob in the 2025 Carrera T—so the rest of the interior is presumably unchanged from a standard Porsche. That’s not a bad thing, of course. Rezvani will also sell you bespoke seat inserts ($3750) and a custom steering wheel with optional integrated shift lights ($4500).Just 50 examples of the RR1 will be available, and Rezvani says the first customer cars are already being built, with deliveries set to kick off this summer. Strangely, Rezvani says the first five cars will be sold for $195,000, but the price will increase for the remaining vehicles—and that likely doesn’t include the price of the donor car. The RR1 will be the first in a line of tributes to iconic car designs from Rezvani Retro, a new branch of the boutique automaker.More Rebodied Sports CarsCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

The BMW Vision Driving Experience is the latest concept to preview the upcoming Neue Klasse EVs, one of which will be an electric variant of the next-generation 3-series sedan. The concept’s bodywork and interior are an evolution of the 2023 Vision Neue Klasse concept, with sharp lighting and a full-width screen on the dashboard beneath the windshield.The concept features the “Heart of Joy,” a so-called “superbrain” that will control the driving dynamics functions in the Neue Klasse vehicles.A new BMW 3-series is imminent. Previewed by the 2023 Vision Neue Klasse concept, the new iteration of BMW’s long-running sports sedan will come in both traditional gas-powered and electric forms, with the latter expected to adopt the i3 moniker. Now, BMW has revealed a new concept, the Vision Driving Experience, to hint at some of the systems that will be found beneath the sheetmetal of the electric Neue Klasse model and which promise to preserve BMW’s famed driving dynamics. BMW insists that the Vision Driving Experience itself is not bound for production, although the body looks like an evolution of the Vision Neue Klasse concept and is not too far off from the spy photos of the next-generation 3-series. There are a few differences, however. The integrated headlight and grille element is thinner than the concept and there’s a large opening in the lower front bumper, presumably to cool the batteries.A New Breed of ComputerDespite the similarities, BMW instead calls the concept a “rolling test rig for drivetrain and driving dynamics management technology.” The concept houses what BMW calls the “Heart of Joy,” an over-the-top nickname for the control unit that handles the drivetrain, braking, charging, regeneration, and steering functions. The Heart of Joy will be found in every electric Neue Klasse model, BMW says, which presumably includes the upcoming iX3 electric SUV as well. The Heart of Joy is one of four central units in the car’s electronics architecture and marks the first time that drivetrain and driving dynamics functions have been combined into a singular unit. Not only does BMW claim that the system will make driving more enjoyable, but the automaker also says it will lead to better efficiency and range. Developed entirely by BMW, the Heart of Joy works in conjunction with the brand’s Dynamic Performance Control software to manage driving functions. The control unit reportedly processes information 10 times faster than the company’s previous units, with BMW claiming that the response is nearly immediate, with latencies in the milliseconds. The integrated braking and energy recuperation control allow drivers to avoid applying the conventional friction brakes in most scenarios, BMW says, instead relying on regeneration. This is claimed to increase efficiency by up to 25 percent. The company also says that stopping and restarting is seamless, regardless of whether the car is in D or B drive modes, using active cruise control, or using the Auto Hold function.Color-Changing Wheels and a Quirky CabinBMW is using the concept to experiment with color-changing wheels to demonstrate how the Heart of Joy system is working, showing green for acceleration, blue for energy recuperation, and orange for friction braking. Although BMW didn’t specify how this illumination occurs, the company has experimented in the past with color-changing body panels. The color-shifting i Vision Dee concept used “E Ink,” the same technology found on the screens of e-readers, for a chameleon-like effect.The Heart of Joy will be one of four “superbrains” that will control future BMWs. It will be accompanied by three other computer systems that control things such as automated driving, climate control, vehicle access, and interior and exterior lighting.BMW also showed photos of the Vision Driving Experience’s interior, previewing what to expect from the 3-series EV. A large, unusually shaped hexagonal screen sits in the center of the dashboard. A thin display stretches across the width of the car, providing info such as time and speed. A similar setup was showcased in the Vision Neue Klasse, Vision Neue Klasse X concept, and the Panoramic iDrive system shown at CES 2025.BMW has confirmed the first Neue Klasse model will start production later this year at the company’s plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The new 3-series—which will utilize this Neue Klasse platform and pack the Heart of Joy control unit—should debut sometime in the next several months.More on the Electric 3-SeriesCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

This pint-sized Honda hatchback had the best accessory ever: a folding scooter.The City Turbo was a small but roomy hatchback that was sold in Japan and featured a scrappy turbocharged engine.The Motocompo folds up and fits in the back, so you never have to leave it behind.In the argument over the greatest optional extra ever fitted to a car, Honda’s 1980s mobility solution knocks any would-be competition on its ear. When ticking the boxes on a then-new Honda City hatchback, buyers had the ability to add on a tiny folding scooter that tucked right into the trunk. It was called the Motocompo, and a 1983 Honda City Turbo with this fantastic accessory has turned up on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos).A City Turbo is great fun all by itself, a scrappy little Japan-market urban runabout from Honda’s golden age. If you remember the Civic Wagovan, you can probably see a little of that Star Trek shuttle design here, making the most of a small footprint with a boxy outline. At the time of its launch in 1981, it was the smallest Japanese car outside of the Lilliputian kei class of cars, yet you could still fit four people in it.Bring a TrailerBeing a Turbo model, this example gets a turbocharged 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine that made just shy of 100 horsepower when new. Given that a Honda City only weighs around 1600 pounds, that’s plenty of scoot for a subcompact car. Think a high-roofed Mk 1 Volkswagen GTI: easy to park, very practical, thrifty on fuel, capital-F Fun. Bring a TrailerAdding frosting to this little Honda cupcake is the presence of the 49cc Motocompo, which can be folded up to fit in the rear. Like all small-displacement scooters, the Motocompo manages to provide an outsize hilarity despite not being all that quick. The fact that you can fold it up like a Transformers cassette tape just makes it that much cooler.Bring a TrailerThis pairing is such an iconic design combo that if you pick up the Hot Wheels model of the Honda City, you can see a couple of Motocompos molded in plastic in the back hatch. It wasn’t actually all that successful in the period, but Honda fans have long shown this little scooter love, to the point that Honda brought out a modern battery-powered version in 2023: the Motocompacto.Car and bike are located in Washington State, and both appear to be clean examples with a little wear. The City Turbo has the equivalent of 45,000 miles on the odometer and has had its paint refreshed at some point. Everything looks nice and tidy, especially that simple, all-business 1980s Honda interior.Bring a TrailerIt’s nearly impossible to think of a more fun pairing. Honda should think of letting its hair down a little and doing this again: a Civic Type R hatchback paired with a built-in, more powerful Motocompacto? The best optional extras ever. The no-reserve auction ends on Wednesday, February 19.Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

San Francisco’s Academy of Art is auctioning off its vast collection of classic cars.Many of the cars are examples of prewar coachbuilding—beautiful, but perhaps not particularly relevant to modern car design.Not everything from the collection is priced out of reach, with over 100 lots meaning plenty of variety.The only constant in art is change. After all, style, design, and technique are constantly evolving, being destroyed, and rebuilt from basic elements. It’s the same thing in car design, where ideas and elements can be brought forward from the past and reimagined or break from tradition entirely. Thus, while no one would classify a 1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton as anything other than a hand-built rolling piece of art, it’s perhaps not the best teaching tool for training car designers in 2025.Broad Arrow AuctionsThis Phaeton, along with over 1o0 other vintage cars, goes up for sale this weekend, part of the San Francisco Academy of Art collection being auctioned by Broad Arrow. There are plenty of significant cars going under the hammer, including a 1934 Packard Twelve said to have been owned by Cesar Romero, a V-16-powered 1932 Marmon convertible sedan, and a fabulous 1937 Squire Corsica Drophead coupe.Broad Arrow AuctionsMany of these cars are Pebble Beach Concours veterans, their hand-shaped bodies crafted the traditional way. But there are also plenty of more modern cars in the auction listing mix, including fare that doesn’t require deep pockets. Yes, you’ll probably have to pony up well over $1 million for the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing that’s on offer, but there’s also a perfectly restored MGB GT Special in a fetching shade of green or a ’67 Volvo 1800 S with just 10,000 miles on it. Neither is expected to fetch more than what a new CR-V would cost.The Academy of Art’s car collection was amassed by the late university president Richard A. Stephens, son of the academy’s founder. Together with his daughter Elisa Stephens and the current president, he built a large and varied collection that was open to the public. Elisa Stephens has said the auction’s intent is to rebuild the collection around more modern cars, those from 1960 and after.Broad Arrow AuctionsBroad Arrow AuctionsAll the classics you might expect are here, from a Jaguar E-type to a split-window Corvette Sting Ray. There are also some fun oddballs too, such as an aquatic Amphicar, a Messerschmitt Kabinenroller, and a very early ripple-bonnet Citroën 2CV. One of the coolest no-reserve cars is perhaps an unrestored 1963 Buck Riviera in Regal Black with the 340-hp 425-cubic-inch engine and hideaway headlamps. It’s a close match for the car driven by Leonard Nimoy when he was playing Spock in the original Star Trek series.Broad Arrow AuctionsAs for the cars that will take the place of these mostly early classics, the academy has only vaguely indicated that there will be more muscle-era cars and more Japanese cars. However, it’s easy to make an educated guess as to two museum-quality Mazdas that might be showing up.After all, the head of the Academy of Art’s auto design program is run by none other than Tom Matano, who had his hands on both the NA-chassis Miata and the third-generation RX-7 twin-turbo. Both those cars have stood the test of time long enough to go from mass-produced sports cars to works of art in their own right. And it can only be a good thing if tomorrow’s car designers find inspiration in the pop-up-headlamp-friendly face of a happy little Mazda.Related StoriesBrendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

Now that GM and Hyundai have signed a non-binding agreement to begin cooperating at several levels, the question is what they’ll do together.While no concrete plans have yet begun, everything from raw materials to software is on the table.Sharing resources on EV development makes sense, but this tie-up could also share costs on developing emissions-compliant combustion engines for the global market.Two of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, Hyundai and General Motors, have now signed an agreement to begin working together on raw materials sourcing, supply chain management, and even vehicle design. The announcement obviously highlights the possibilities for developments in clean energy, EVs, and hydrogen power, but also extends to future developments in combustion engine technology.It’s early days yet, as the memorandum of understanding is non-binding; the agreement is more a first handshake between companies deciding to start working together. Both Hyundai and GM are already in process on their respective battery-electric powertrain rollouts, so don’t expect to suddenly be able to buy an Ioniq 6 rebadged as a Chevy Cavalier.However, with the sword of Damocles of competition from Chinese automakers like BYD hanging overhead, it’s no surprise that even the big car manufacturers are looking to form partnerships. Even with U.S. and EU regulators looking to protect domestic production with tariffs on Chinese imports, the best way for manufacturers to compete is by optimizing production from raw materials right through to software programming.General Motors has formed partnerships in the past with several other manufacturers including, most recently, Honda. That teamup was specifically aimed toward building more affordable EV offerings, and it resulted in the Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue, both of which use GM’s Ultium battery technology. However, both of the aforementioned could be seen as Honda working to provide a stopgap while its engineers work to create in-house EV solutions for the future.Hyundai, by contrast, doesn’t necessarily need GM’s Ultium, as it already has a successful EV rollout in progress. Where synergies between the two companies exist could come at various production levels—for instance, Hyundai produces tens of millions of tons of steel every year and even has its own mines for raw-material extraction.So while it’s fun to think of a Camaro-shaped sports coupe that drives like an Ioniq 5N, or a Hyundai full-size pickup with Silverado underpinnings, this new partnership is likely to be more about supply chains and software. It’s also possible that Hyundai’s persistence in the field of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles could dovetail nicely with GM’s experience in fleet sales. Refueling has long been hydrogen’s weak spot, and a fleet of vehicles operating from a central depot solves this problem.Meantime, Hyundai and GM are just getting to know each other. Both bring various strengths to the table, GM in scale, Hyundai in fast-paced innovation. It’s a smart move for both, especially as the global automotive manufacturing business gets more cutthroat than ever. Planning StagesBrendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. More

At Monterey Car Week, Acura showed off a prototype Integra Type S bursting with racing equipment from Honda Racing Corporation.The project cut 200 pounds from the stock Type S and added an adjustable carbon-fiber rear wing, a larger front splitter, and other racing modifications.The changes clearly go beyond mere cosmetic enhancement, but whether customers will be able to buy these parts as a single package has yet to be announced.Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) already builds a race-car version of the most excellent and 10Best-winning Acura Integra Type S that competes in the TCX class. Now, the company is showcasing a what-if concept during Monterey Car Week that features go-faster parts for the Integra Type S street car, developed by HRC’s engineers.Honda’s racing division was formerly known as HPD, for Honda Racing Development, which changed to Honda Racing Corporation, or HRC, in late 2023. This division handles the company’s IndyCar and IMSA racing efforts and will once again build engines for Formula 1 in 2026 in a partnership with Aston Martin.The Integra Type S Prototype takes learnings from the TCX race car with a larger front splitter and cooling ducts, larger hood vents, and an adjustable carbon-fiber rear wing. Weight, already a strong suit for the stock Type S at just over 3200 pounds, has been reduced by a claimed 200 pounds, thanks to carbon-fiber hood, rear door panels, fixed-back Recaro buckets, plus replacing the rear seat with a carbon-fiber shelf designed with ferrying a spare set of wheels and tires to the track in mind, and deleting the air conditioning.The prototype’s larger intercooler, twin oil coolers, and exhaust system come straight from the TCX car, but HRC doesn’t quote any power improvement. This overhauled Integra sits 0.6 inch lower, with new springs and dampers, an adjustable rear anti-roll bar, and front and rear camber plates. Forged wheels are the same 9.5 x 19-inch size as the stock Type S’s, but increased negative offset widen the front and rear track widths by 1.2 inches. The prototype swaps out the stock Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires for more aggressive Pirelli P Zero Trofeo Rs, tires that we saw improved the grip of our long-term 2019 Civic Type R to an impressive 1.05 g and reduced the 70–0 mph stopping distance to a scant 140 feet. Front brake rotors grow by 1.2 inches to 15.0 inches, and six-piston Brembo front calipers replace four-piston units from the stock Type S. Literally tying it all together is a cross-car brace where the rear seat used to live.AcuraAcuraAlthough we would have liked a few more hard details about just how much this Integra’s performance has been improved, it appears that HRC is planning for its bits to have more performance-enhancing teeth than the mostly cosmetic HPD packages offered on vehicles such as the Civic and Ridgeline. But whether this concept portends selling individual bits or an entire HRC-badged package like this Integra remains to be seen.Dave VanderWerp has spent more than 20 years in the automotive industry, in varied roles from engineering to product consulting, and now leading Car and Driver’s vehicle-testing efforts. Dave got his very lucky start at C/D by happening to submit an unsolicited resume at just the right time to land a part-time road warrior job when he was a student at the University of Michigan, where he immediately became enthralled with the world of automotive journalism. More

Porsche never forgets an anniversary, and 2025 happens to mark 50 years since the debut of the first 911 Turbo in 1975. How to celebrate? By building a special edition, of course. Break out your checkbooks, 911-ophiles, because the order banks are open for the 2025 911 Turbo 50 Years. To snag one, all you need is an appreciation for forced-induction history and a check for $263,095.The Turbo 50 Years is based on the current 2025 911 Turbo S, which means it gets a 3.7-liter flat-six that makes 640 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, sent through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The hardware doesn’t much change compared to a standard Turbo S—suspension is lowered by 0.4 inch, and there’s a sport exhaust system with black tailpipes—but the graphics and color scheme are all about exulting the turbocharger.Half-Century MarkDecals on the side of the car recall the 1973 RSR Turbo that presaged the production 930, and the wheels and inlays are painted in a color called Turbonite. A badge on the decklid depicts a turbocharger, and the puddle lights even project turbocharger images on the ground beside the car.The interior gets the throwback treatment with tartan upholstery and plenty of Turbo 50 shoutouts scattered about, including on a numbered plaque above the glove box. Owners wishing to lean into the retro vibe even harder can spec the Heritage Design package that brings sport classic wheels and, if you’re so inclined, the lollipop-style race numbers on the doors. You can choose any number you want, as long as it’s between 0 and 99.But is there a special watch available to buyers of the Turbo 50 Years? Glad you asked, and the answer is of course. Porsche Design is also building 1974 chronographs that stick with the theme, including Turbonite elements and a strap fashioned from the same black leather used in the car. A clear case allows a view of the winding rotor, which is styled to resemble the wheels on the car. One cannot accuse Porsche of ever wandering off-brand.The Turbo honorific, once synonymous with the extra-spicy Porsche 911s, has been diluted to the point that Porsche itself applies it to cars that don’t even have engines while withholding it from models that actually do use turbochargers. But the 911 Turbo 50 Years is here to remind the world, or at least everyone else in the valet line at Nobu, where it all started.Ezra Dyer is a Car and Driver senior editor and columnist. He’s now based in North Carolina but still remembers how to turn right. He owns a 2009 GEM e4 and once drove 206 mph. Those facts are mutually exclusive. More

The newly revamped Lincoln Navigator now has a standard 48-inch dash-spanning “Horizon” display.The large luxury SUV also adopts a new drop-down lower tailgate and an upper liftgate with hands-free power operation.Pricing is expected to start “just under” $100K, with orders opening in mid-October and deliveries in spring 2025.Lincoln’s mack-daddy SUV, the OG king of bling, is freshly turned out from its new split grille bisected by a light-up bar to the new two-piece tailgate. The Navigator has long been the brand’s style setter, but the revamped 2025 version adopts some features and design elements of the latest Nautilus, which debuted roughly a year ago. Befitting its top-dog status, however, the new Nav exhibits a commensurately higher level of grandiosity.Much of the sheetmetal is new, including the hood, front fenders, and rear quarters, but the doors are carryover. The biggest departure is at the rear: The cargo area is now accessed via a split tailgate arrangement, à la Range Rover, with a lift-up upper section and a drop-down lower gate. The upper section or both elements can be set to automatically open upon approach. The lower section supports up to 500 pounds, and the available seatback insert is perfect for tailgating.Lincoln drops the Navigator’s previous Premiere trim level, which was chosen by a small percentage of buyers, leaving just the Reserve and Black Label. The available Jet Appearance package (Reserve) and Black Label Special Edition package black out the wheels and much of the exterior trim. The Black Label offers three color-and-trim themes: Invitation, Enlighten, and Atmospheric. The latter includes copper exterior accents, including on the 24-inch wheels; the base wheels are 22s.Inside, the headline item is the four-foot digital display that extends the full width of the dash—a bit of tech borrowed from the Nautilus. The setup is unusual not only for its size but for its configuration. The curved display is set into the upper dash section putting it near the base of the windshield. It’s divided into sections, including one for the front-seat passenger. When the vehicle is in park, videos or games can be shown in widescreen format (a change from the Nautilus, though that model will get the capability via an OTA update). Below the huge curved screen, a flat-top lower dash (in a contrasting color) pushes out closer to the occupants, putting the primary touchscreen (a more conventional 11.1-inch vertical display) within reach. Much of the previous physical switchgear on the wide center console has been banished, leaving buttons for gear selection and a large crystal volume knob. Audio and climate functions are now screen-operated. Because the driver looks over the steering wheel, rather than through it, at the digital gauges, the wheel has a “squircle” shape, with a flattened top and bottom. The brand’s Perfect Position front seats return with 22-way adjustability for the front passenger and 24-way for the driver. The Black Label ups the driver’s chair to 30-way adjustability, adding separate right and left under-thigh extensions and headrest adjustment. For the second row, buyers have a choice of a three-seat bench, captain’s chairs with a walk-through center section, or “PowerPitch and Slide” individual seats with a center console, heating, ventilation, and massage. The latter configuration is standard on the Black Label and optional on the Reserve. The standard third row hasn’t been forgotten, with the power-folding three-seat bench now split 40/20/40 and offering heated cushions. An expansive glass sunroof is standard, as is a scent diffuser and phone-as-a-key capability. Beneath all the finery, the mechanical package is only slightly evolved. The 3.5-liter V-6 sports redesigned twin turbos, but the engine huffs out the same 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet as before. All-wheel drive is again standard as are adaptive dampers that adjust based on information from road-scanning forward cameras. Suspension tuning has been tweaked and additional sound-deadening deployed. BlueCruise hands-free driving assist is also standard, and this latest version includes automated lane-changing (at the driver’s direction) and in-lane repositioning. Turn Signal View is a new driver-assist feature and uses a rear-facing camera to show an image of the adjacent lane onto the digital display when the turn signal is activated. Intersection Assist warns of oncoming traffic when turning left. As before, the Navigator comes in standard and L variants, the L riding on a nine-inch longer wheelbase and stretching an additional 11.9 inches from nose to tail. Cargo volume for the standard version ranges from 23 cubic feet behind the third row (with the power-reclining seatbacks fully upright) to 107 cubic feet with all rows flattened. For the L, those figures are 37 cubic feet and 122 cubes. With the available Heavy Duty Trailer Tow package, the Navigator can tow up to 8700 pounds.Pricing won’t be announced until this fall, as order books are expected to open in October. With the departure of the Premiere trim level, we’re told the cost of entry will rise to “just under” $100,000.More Navigator ReadingJoe Lorio has been obsessed with cars since his Matchbox days, and he got his first subscription to Car and Driver at age 11. Joe started his career at Automobile Magazine under David E. Davis Jr., and his work has also appeared on websites including Amazon Autos, Autoblog, AutoTrader, Hagerty, Hemmings, KBB, and TrueCar. More