2005 Lincoln Navigator Trims and Specs

As the lowest-priced 2005 Lincoln Navigator, the Luxury 4x2 was certainly no slouch. Its list of standard features contained a fully independent suspension and an anti-skid system as well as a posh interior with leather seats and steering wheel and real-wood trim, adjustable foot pedals, power-adjustable seats with memory function, and auxiliary controls for the second row. One of its main selling points beyond basic luxury was its high capacity, as it came with a comfortable third-row seat that could be folded into the floor to increase cargo space.

Those who ordered this full-sized SUV new could have opted for a power sunroof, heated and cooled front-row seats, gas-discharged headlights, and chrome wheels. They could also have added mud guards and a towing prep package, which is a good idea on this very capable rig (the 4x2's towing max is 8,600 pounds).

All trims of the 2005 Navigator had a new 5.4-liter V8 and a new 6-speed automatic transmission. The new engine put out the same 300 horses as the previous incarnation, but its torque was increased by 10 lb.-ft.

Lincoln has always known how to build a luxury car, and it proved with the Navigator Ultimate that it also knows how to build a luxury full-sized SUV. A truly impressive list of creature comforts was included with the package, the most notable being heated and cooled front seats and power-deployable running boards - a unique offering among passenger vehicles.

Power is a theme with the Ultimate, as the other standards on this higher trim level were a power liftgate, power sunroof, and power-folding ability for the third-row seat, which could lie flat to accommodate groceries and other cargo that wouldn't otherwise fit in the smallish area behind that seat.

The Ultimate didn't come with absolutely everything - there was still a handful of optional items. Those were a voice-activated navigation system, a DVD entertainment system, daytime running lights, upgraded chrome wheels, and mud guards. There was also a trailer-tow prep package available; the rear-wheel drive Ultimate could pull up to 8,600 pounds.

A little luxury goes a longer way when it can really cut through a few inches of snow. That's what this trim level of the 2005 Navigator brought to the table.

The Luxury 4WD boasted the same nice list of standard features as its rear-wheel drive counterpart, but the added versatility of four-wheel drive is considered by many SUV-drivers to be a necessity. The Control Trac system came complete with the requisite 2 High, 4 High, and 4 Low settings as well as an Automatic mode, all within easy reach on a dash-mounted dial.

The 5.4-liter, 300-horsepower V8 was new for this model year, but it came with increased torque, putting out 10 more pounds-feet than the previous engine. The 4x4's towing capacity maxed out at 8,300 pounds, making it more than sufficient for most family's recreational needs.

Those active families would have been especially wise to add the available voice-activated navigation system, mud guards, and a towing prep package, as well as a DVD entertainment system, high-intensity headlights, chrome wheels, and a sunroof. For more freedom with seating and cargo-space configurations they could also have substituted a second-row split-folding seat in place of the pair of captain's chairs and center console.

The Navigator Ultimate 4WD truly combined a saturated standard-equipment list with off-road and poor-weather capability, resulting in a full-sized SUV deserving of the Ultimate moniker. With comforts as unique as power-deployable running boards, it pleased those seeking the pinnacle of poshness in an American product.

With four drive modes and a two-speed transfer case, the Control Trac 4WD system let the driver choose from 2 High, 4 High, or 4 Low, or to let the automatic mode determine the ideal setting. Active, outdoors-oriented buyers loved this comfortable and capable rig, which could tow up to 8,300 pounds - more than sufficient for the average boat or camper.

It proved to be just as useful for everyday activities such as shopping, especially with the power liftgate, which could be opened with the press of a button upon approach. Another Ultimate standard feature, the power-folding third-row bench seat, also required just a button-push to make room for all those parcels - unless, of course, there were seven passengers needing seats.

Heated and cooled front seats and a power sunroof were the other items included with the upgrade to the Ultimate trim. A navigation system (voice-activated), DVD entertainment system, chrome wheels, and a deluxe audio system were available as options.