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Lincoln is the luxury division of the Ford Motor Company. Lincoln was founded in 1917 by Henry M. Leland and acquired by Ford in 1922, Lincoln has been producing vehicles since the 1920s for the upscale markets. The name “Lincoln” comes from Leland’s all-time hero Abraham Lincoln.

The Lincoln Navigator is the largest luxury SUV made by Ford and it’s Lincolns first four-wheel drive vehicle. It was introduced in 1998 and the only competitor at that time was the Cadillac Escalade. The Navigator is basically an upgraded version of the Ford Expedition, with a more powerful engine, better interior (including quality leather, fine wood and extensive carpeting).

Upgrades came a year later with a more powerful DOHC InTech engine and electrically-adjustable pedals, which was an “industry first” at that time. The new engine developed 300 hp or 220 kW and 355 ft-lbf or 481 Nm of torque. In 2000, more options were added like satellite navigation, cooled or heated front seats and side impact airbags.

Competitors from Cadillac and GMC quickly followed. Much like the Cadillac escalade, the Navigator found a spot with celebrities and the customized SUVs scene.

Wondering what is the name of the car in the header? Well, wonder no more, it’s an Audi Q7. The first SUV from Audi.

Its debut was in June 2006 as a 2007 model and it is the ultimate sporty handling and performance SUV. The Q7 is actually based on a midsize wagon the A6 Avant. The pricing is also between the A6 and the A8 sedan.

The Q7 can seat up to seven passengers in three rows. The second row can be adjusted for more cargo space or more leg room and the second and the third row also have split seat backs that fold to increase cargo room.

There are 2 engine choices which include a 350 hp 4.2 liter V8 and a 280 hp V6. Both are mated to a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system comes as a standard. It uses a center differential to distribute power from the front to the rear wheels and side to side to improve traction and stability. A compex double-wishbone suspension system with twin tube shock absorbers is designed for a smooth ride, agile handling and moderate off-road ability. The ground clearance can be adjusted by raising the suspension or lowered for high-speed aerodynamics.

The interior is a combination between aluminum and wood with leather seats and it gives a very cool look to the Q7’s interior. It features Audi’s typical Multi-Media interface, which is operated by a large knob and video display for the navigation, audio, climate control and other interesting functions.

The closest competitors of the Audi Q7 are the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M Class, Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg.

The Audi Q7 doesn’t come cheap. If you’re looking to buy one then have your pockets prepared because a standard Q7 will cost you $50,000 and can go up to $55,000 - $65,000 depending on the extra options you select.