Lincoln presented a new special edition of the Navigator in China with the “Black Gold” moniker, in a quest to make the full-size SUV more desirable for Chinese customers. Furthermore, the company announced reduced prices for both the Aviator and the Navigator, citing the “extremely challenging market environment” in China.
The Black Gold edition is positioned below the limited-production Navigator One flagship trim. It is based on the longer bodystyle stretching to 5,657 mm (222.7 inches) and comes with a 7-seater layout (2+2+3) Exterior changes are limited to the bi-tone livery with black and gold shades, and the knight emblem on the C-pillar which is also projected from the puddle lights with “Lincoln Motor Company Special Edition” lettering. The grille, matrix LED headlights, and turbine-inspired 22-inch alloy wheels are shared with the Presidential Edition trim.
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The same applies to the interior, with optional Manhattan-inspired engraving on the solid wood veneer, and a beautiful Gulf Blue shade for the Venetian leather upholstery. The front seats offer 30-way electric adjustments and 5 different massage functions. The independent captain chairs on the second row also benefit from heating, ventilation, and massaging functions controlled by a dedicated 5.8-inch touchscreen on the armrest. The equipment includes a 28-speaker Revel Ultima audio system and the Lincoln Co-Pilot360 2.0 ADAS suite offering Level 2+ autonomous capability.
There are no mechanical upgrades, which means that the Black Gold Edition shares the same twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with the rest of the Navigator range. The mill produces 410 hp (305 kW / 415 PS) and 670 Nm of torque in the Chinese-spec model. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic gearbox, assisted by an electronic limited-slip differential on the rear axle. The SUV also comes equipped with adaptive suspension with a predictive function.
Besides unveiling the Navigator Black Gold Edition, Lincoln also announced a price drop for its two flagship SUVs. As a result, the Lincoln Navigator now retails between 1,008,000-1,258,000 ($137,556-171,673), while the smaller Aviator sells for 500,800-763,800 ($68,342-104,232). Pricing for the rest of Lincoln’s Chinese model range including the Z sedan, the Nautilus, and Corsair SUVs remain unchanged.
