2004 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate

In exchange for a few thousand dollars, the Ultimate trim levels of the 2004 Navigator offered the pinnacle of SUV luxury as Lincoln saw it. Most of these added amenities were preceded by the word power: power-deployable running boards, power liftgate, power sunroof, and a power-folding third row bench seat. Electronic stability control, heated and cooled front seats, and high-intensity gas-discharged headlights also were part of the package.

The rear-wheel drive Ultimate came with the same V8 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission as every other Navigator. Its 300 horses and 355 lb.-ft. of torque (at 2750 rpm) made it a great choice for families with a boat or camper to pull, as its tow capacity is 8,600 pounds. To complete the package they might have opted for the available voice-activated navigation system to help them find their way in all of those weekend and vacation pursuits. Other options were a DVD entertainment system for the second-row seat, a Class III/IV trailer tow package, and chrome wheels.