The Lincoln Navigator has been having Recall Issues in the United States over recent months, however sales have remained stable. It would appear that the Chinese market is playing a significant role in its successful business case. To celebrate this fact, they're releasing a new special edition model of their flagship SUV.
The Navigator One is a China-only top-of-the-line version of the vehicle with a production run of only 30 vehicles. It's based on the Navigator L long-wheelbase model and was revealed during the Chengdu Motor Show last week. It has features that aren't available on the US Navigator and are likely to stay that way.
The three-row family hauler has now been converted into a luxury cocoon for two passengers sitting in captain's chairs at the back. A massive center armrest with a tablet installed provides easy control of the machine's luxury features at the back, including starlight LED elements integrated into the roof liner, a TV screen for infotainment functions, and a sound bar sitting under the screen.
One of the most standout interior features is the Jian ware tea set. The level of detail in its design can be seen in the console's pour-away grate for discarding tea, which is a common Chinese serving practice. Outside, the Navigator One is two-toned silver-purple and 22 inches wheels.
The engine is a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6, which is likely the same unit found in the US model. It makes 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque in Lincoln's SUV. All that power is routed to all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Navigator One's order books opened at the Chengdu Motor Show and we're hearing that all 30 cars may have already been sold.
Source: Lincoln