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- 1,974 below average suv 118,533 flex fuel silver automatic
2011 lincoln navigator review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Luxury, space, towing capacity. introductionlincoln navigator boasts the towing and load potential of a truck with the comfort and convenience of an expensive sedan. It also features enormous cargo capacity. lincoln navigator is rated to tow up to 9,000 pounds. yet the navigator is smooth and quiet on the road, with a compliant, fully independent rear suspension that smoothes over the roughest of pavement. It is a truck, however, with a ladder-type box frame and separate body, so the navigator is not as responsive as a crossover suv such as the lincoln mkx. The car-based crossovers don't offer the towing capability of the truck-based lincoln navigator, however. the lincoln navigator comes in the standard size or a long-wheelbase version called the navigator l. Both can seat seven or eight passengers, depending on the seating configuration ordered. The navigator l is almost 15 inches longer than the standard version. Passenger accommodations are essentially the same, but the navigator l provides an additional 24 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third seat. the lincoln navigator is powered by a 310-horsepower 5. 4-liter v8 with a 6-speed automatic transmission, which we found work smoothly together. Voice-controlled navigation with hd radio technology, sync and sirius travel link is now standard, there's standard trailer sway control with advancetrac and roll stability control, the mykey system allows limiting vehicle top speed and radio volume, and there is complimentary maintenance for the first 12 months or 15,000 miles. Some options have been changed. Navigator was last redesigned for the 2007 model year. lineupthe lincoln navigator 4x2 57,155) and navigator 4x4 60,055) come with leather upholstery and wood trim. two second-row captain's chairs and a third-row bench seat are standard for seven-passenger seating, though a three-place second-row split bench seat is available at no charge for eight-passenger seating. Rear seats are heated, while the front seats are both heated and cooled. A power-folding third-row seat and power liftgate come standard. All navigators are equipped with lincoln's advancetrac electronic stability program with roll stability control, which uses a gyroscopic roll-rate sensor to enhance rollover resistance. It's built on a pickup-style ladder frame, with a separate body bolted to that frame, rather than welded into one unit. But unlike most truck-based vehicles, the navigator features a fully independent rear suspension, which contributes to a smoother ride and better handling than the solid rear axle on a traditional pickup. the navigator l is nearly 15 inches longer than the standard model, extending its full length to almost 19 feet. The extra length does not significantly change passenger accommodations, but it adds 24 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third seat. That's more than a big trunk's worth of space. The additional overall length makes this big sport-utility even more challenging to park, however. the lincoln navigator's basic shape is clean, if slightly bland. It consists of mostly sheer, tapered surfaces that are consistent across the vehicle, with a chrome strip running below the windows. The profile is tidy for such a big vehicle, almost lean. the front and rear were clearly designed in lincoln's retro-style brand theme. The eye is immediately drawn to the big, intricate grille in front. Its horizontal and vertical lines are supposed to inspire thoughts of lincoln's star logo, and the high-intensity beam headlights on either side add a jeweled, classy look. A second, thinner grille below the bumper replicates the bigger one above, flanked in this case by the fog lights. the taillights look as if they were lifted from lincoln's mkz sedan. They're shaped like wings that cut into the liftgate and wrap around the rear corners, with chrome edging and a hard contrast between the red and white sections. the details seem to be an attempt to spice up an otherwise staid look, as if lincoln is trying to out-bling the cadillac escalade. The optional chrome hood accent is basically a thick piece of chrome tacked on the end of the hood above the grille. We'd find the navigator more attractive without it, but it harkens back to lincoln heritage. the navigator comes standard with 18-inch double-spoke alloy wheels. The polished 20-inch wheels look good, but have an adverse effect on ride quality and interior noise. We prefer the 18-inch wheels because the taller sidewalls soften the bumps and are better for towing. Then again, we view the navigator as a truck, not a car. two exterior features have definite benefits. The outside mirrors are large, with repeating turn signals along the bottom edge and approach lamps underneath. The lamps light when the doors are unlocked with the remote key fob, and cast a nice circle of visibility around the doors. More than that, the big mirrors retract against the windows with the touch of a button. That's handy when parking in tight spaces or for curbside parking. the navigator retains its trademark retractable running boards. When the doors open, the running boards drop and extend, creating a step that makes climbing in and out easier. They are artfully integrated into the overall exterior design, and are almost impossible to detect when the doors are closed. interiordeliberately retrogressive styling touches outside the lincoln navigator carry through inside, and the square-ish shapes and flat switch clusters generate a kind of post-modern, scandinavian-furniture feel to the interior. the leather is thick and soft. The plastics, with some retro-looking graining, are nice to the touch. There's a mix of satin-nickel and chrome peppered throughout the cabin, and nothing looks cheap. It felt more like a bump. one of the navigator's obvious strengths is space, seemingly acres of it, in all directions. the front seats are large and thickly padded, yet they adjust to accommodate all sizes, from nba forwards to those who must sit up close to the wheel to peer over the tall dash. Power-adjustable pedals are standard, and they can be moved forward or back with a button on the dash. These pedals have their advantages, but they would be more valuable if the power-adjustable steering column telescoped in addition to moving up and down. Without a telescoping wheel, the pedals don't really add anything to the adjustment mix. If we had to choose one or the other, we'd choose the telescoping wheel. one minor annoyance with the navigator's driver's seat is the speed at which it automatically moves backward or forward when the key is removed or inserted. Greyhound buses or tractor-trailer rigs are about the only vehicles on the road that can obstruct the driver's forward vision in a navigator. the gauge package is the weak link in the navigator's interior. The dials look like they're straight out of the 1960s, with black script on a white background and white lighting. They're not as crisp as some other, more contemporary schemes. They're small to begin with and essentially covered by the steering wheel rim if a driver likes to keep the wheel low in its travel range. switches and control buttons are generally well placed, concentrated in the center stack or on stalks on both. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Climate Control✔ CD Changer✔ Remote Start✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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