2005 Lincoln Navigator

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The 2005 Lincoln Navigator is one of the largest and most powerful vehicles on the road. It is also one of the most luxurious, which is not really surprising considering its history. The full-size SUV class was initially a utilitarian segment and luxury took a back seat to versatility and ruggedness. However, the Lincoln Navigator led the transformation of this segment to become the new luxury vehicle for the rich, famous and successful. And why not? It has power to be king of the road (and off-road in a pinch), has massive passenger and cargo capacity and, as is exemplified by the 2005 Lincoln Navigator, it is a class chock full of interior innovation and amenities.

Available Models
The 2005 Lincoln Navigator is presented in two model trims: Luxury and Ultimate.

Interior Features
The interior mixes American burl walnut, premium leather trim, satin nickel finishes and white light-emitting-diode lighting to create a luxurious and contemporary cabin that contains a list of major features too extensive to list here. However, highlights include eight-way power driver's and passenger's seat and fold-flat second and third-row seats with leather seating surfaces, AM/FM audiophile sound system with in-dash six-disc CD changer and dual electronic automatic temperature control. The Ultimate truly is that, adding heated and cooled front seats, power moonroof and a power fold-flat third row seat.

The optional Lincoln Soundmark THX-Certified audio system offers DVD-based navigation with voice activation, a touch-screen system interface and an in-dash six-disc CD changer.

Exterior Features
Design changes for 2005 include new front fascia, standard chrome grille, revised side cladding and running boards, a new 18-inch chrome euro-flange wheel and new exterior colours: Light Tundra, Charcoal Beige, Satellite Silver and Vivid Red. High-intensity-discharge headlamps are now available on all arrays. Optional on either Navigator trim level are power-deployable running boards that automatically extend the running board by 4 inches when a door opens.

Performance
A major change in the 2005 Navigator is this year's engine. The new 3-valve engine is still a 5.4-liter V8 with 300 horsepower at 5000 rpm but this year it ups the torque by 10lb-feet with 365 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. More radical is the switch from 4-speed to 6-speed automatic transmission. The new transmission powers the Navigator through its paces more smoothly whether two or four-wheel drive.

With four-wheel independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and a stiff frame, the big Navigator has surprising agility. One of the useful gadgets on the new Navigator is a fail-safe cooling feature, which allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily if coolant loss is detected.

On top of the luxuries, the Navigator is also a cargo-carrying and pulling powerhouse. A class III trailer hitch, 4-pin connector, front and rear self-leveling suspension and, with 4-wheel drive, a 2-speed transfer case is standard on all models. The towing capacity is 8500lbs, a leader in this class, while payload capacity is rated at 1540lbs which seems a lot until you realize the actual cargo volume is over 100 cubic feet! As is mentioned above, one of the biggest and most powerful personal-use vehicles on the road today or, in fact, ever.

Safety and Security
Safety is a priority for the Navigator. Standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes with brake assist, dual front and front and 2nd-row curtain airbags, antiskid and rear-obstacle-detection system. An improved tire-pressure monitoring system and AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control is now also standard.