- suv 81,357
- 1,703 below average
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- Orlando, FL
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- 1,703 below average suv 81,357 flex fuel black automatic
2010 lincoln navigator review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Towing capability in a full-size luxury suv. introductionthe lincoln navigator is roomy and luxurious. It's capable of towing up to 9,000 pounds yet it's relatively soft and smooth on the roughest of pavement. It's big and roomy, with a full-size third-row seat, seating for up to eight passengers and acres of cargo space. smooth and quiet, the navigator benefits from a fully independent rear suspension and technology aimed at reducing noise and vibration. Rain-sensing wipers, easyfuel capless refueling and other features add convenience. Ford's sync provides voice control of digital media players and bluetooth-enabled devices. its independent rear suspension helps the navigator ride as smoothly as any vehicle this size. Any model can seat seven or eight, depending on the seating configuration ordered. The navigator l is 15 inches longer than the standard version. Passenger accommodations are essentially the same, but the navigator l provides an additional 25 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the third seat. all models are equipped with a 310-hp 5. 4-liter v8 and six-speed automatic transmission. A class iv trailer hitch is standard. lineupthe 2010 lincoln navigator 4x2 54,400) and navigator 4x4 57,300) come with leather upholstery and a choice of dark ebony or lighter anigre 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. The rear-seat dvd entertainment setup 1,295) can be ordered separately. Stand-alone options include a remote starter 345), 20-inch chromed wheels 1,495). The monochrome appearance package 420) includes body-colored trim and chrome accents, while the monochrome limited edition package 620) adds ebony wood trim and special leather colors inside. safety features include dual-stage front airbags, front-seat side-impact airbags, curtain-style head-protection airbags for all outboard seats with rollover sensor. 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 tends to promote smoother ride and handling than the solid rear axle on the typical truck. 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, however. Besides making this big sport-utility even more challenging to park, the navigator l's additional size translates entirely into an additional 25 cubic feet of storage space behind the third seat. That extra space (by itself) is about 30 percent larger than the trunk in a full-size luxury sedan like the mercedes-benz s-class or lexus ls460. the 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 could be 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 popular competitors like 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 the brand's heritage. the monochromatic appearance package extends the body color to the lower grille, lower bodyside cladding and side mirrors, while keeping the upper grille chrome. The resulting look has less bling, but arguably more style. The more ambitious monochrome limited edition package adds the chrome hood accent outside and, inside, decks the navigator in ebony wood trim and stone or camel leather with black inserts and black piping. the navigator comes standard with 18-inch double-spoke alloy wheels. The chromed 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. 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. When the doors open, these drop and extend about five inches, 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, only more so. Particularly with the lighter anigre wood trim, the square-ish shapes and flat switch clusters inside the navigator generate a kind of post-modern, scandinavian feel (furniture, not cars). 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 overtly cheap, as it does in some other recent products from lincoln's parent ford motor co. 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. In most cases, this is a welcome feature that makes it easier to climb in and out of a tall vehicle. Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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