Buyer’s Guide: 2011 Lincoln Navigator

NEW FOR 2011:

– Standard 110-volt power outlet, driver’s side auto-dimming exterior mirror and Walnut Swirl Wood interior trim
– Optional “Invision” headrest-mounted DVD system replaces optional overhead rear-seat DVD system
– 20-inch polished aluminum wheels replace 20-inch chrome aluminum wheels
– Interior colours: Camel interior discontinued; Satin Nckel accents replaced with Alloy and Burnished Bronze accents; Fineline Ebony trim replaced with Light Olive Ash wood trim; Figured Maple trim replaced with Walnut Swirl woo d trim

For 2011, the Lincoln Navigator gains some extra features. A 110-power outlet and a driver’s side auto-dimming mirror become standard equipment, while the previous optional overhead rear-seat DVD system is replaced by an entertainment package that has screens in the front head restraints, along with two sets of wireless headphones.

Based on the Ford Expedition, the Navigator is available in a regular model or in an extended-wheelbase model, the Navigator L. Both use a 5.4-litre V8 engine with six-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Both have three rows of seats and come in a single trim line.

Standard features include 20-inch polished aluminum wheels wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, auxiliary rear climate control, rear load-levelling air suspension, first- and second-row centre floor consoles, ten-way heated and cooled leather-trimmed front seats with driver’s side memory, second-row heated leather-trimmed fold-down bucket seats with recline, PowerFold third-row 60/40 split-bench vinyl-trimmed seat, wood and satin-nickel accents, Sync, power sunroof, THX II audio system with six-CD/MP3 stereo and auxiliary input, Sirius satellite radio, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, leather and wood power-tilt steering wheel with audio controls, power-adjustable pedals, message centre with compass, auto up/down driver’s window, garage door opener, rain-sensing wipers, two-speed intermittent rear wiper, Class III/IV standard-duty trailer tow package, fog lamps, luggage rack with black crossbars, power-deployable running boards, power flip-out quarter windows, power-folding heated mirrors with puddle lamps, integrated turn signals and driver’s side auto-dimming, power liftgate, automatic xenon headlamps, rear-view camera, front and rear park assist, keyless entry, SecuriCode keypad, and tire pressure monitoring system. The Navigator L also includes a cargo management system.

Available options include a second-row 40/20/40 split-folding bench seat, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, navigation system with 10-GB hard drive music and photo storage, and a Premium Appearance Package with premium leather-trim seats with contrasting piping and embroidery.