Used 2012 Lincoln Navigator for sale 

The 2012 Lincoln Navigator starts at $57,775 and comes in one standard trim. The AWD drivetrain of the Navigator starts at $60,675. The Navigator comes with a plethora of standard and optional features including 1st-row premium leather-trimmed, heated, and cooled low-back bucket seats, and 12-channel amplifier, and a lot more.

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The Lincoln Navigator for 2012 comes in one standard trim with plenty of options to choose from. It is plenty enough and the 4WD drivetrain can opt for better stability. The Navigator satisfies all kinds of space and luxury needs. 

The 2012 Lincoln Navigator comes equipped with a 5.4-liter V8 engine that puts out a maximum power of 310 hp and a maximum torque of 365 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to the wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The Navigator reaches 60mph in 8.7 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 16.5 seconds which are pretty good numbers considering the size and segment. The base price of the Navigator is $57,775.

In comparison, the Cadillac is the fastest of the lot, with a 6.2 L V8 under its hood putting out 403 hp and 417 lb-ft the Caddy launches to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 13.6 seconds. The Lincoln and Ford follow with identical power outputs of 310 hp and 365 lb-ft. The Navigator takes 8.7 seconds to reach 60mph and 16.5 to cross the quarter-mile while the Ford Expedition takes 9 and 14.7 seconds to achieve the same feat. 

Considering its size and segment, we know that high expectations are not to be kept on the Navigator or any of the competition for that matter. The Lincoln Navigator delivers a fuel-efficiency of 13 mpg in the city, 18 on the highway, and 15 mpg of combined fuel economy. The Navigator gets a 28-gallon fuel capacity outputting a range of 364 miles in the city, 504 on the highway, and a combined range of 420 miles. 

The Lincoln and Escalade deliver a combined fuel efficiency of 15 mpg, while the Ford Expedition delivers the most combined efficiency of 16 mpg. The Ford also has the biggest fuel capacity of 33.5 gallons followed by the Lincoln and Caddy with 28 and 26-gallon fuel capacities. The Expedition and the Navigator deliver a combined range of 536 and 420 miles respectively followed by the Cadillac Escalade providing 390 miles of combined range.

The Navigator provides extreme amounts of space on the inside. There are three rows of seating providing seating for 7 people cocooned in luxury. The interior of the cabin has super luxurious features including Dual-zone electronic automatic climate control, Auxiliary climate control with 2 overhead vents for 2nd and 3rd rows, plus controls in the overhead console and back of 1st-row center floor console, 1st-row premium-leather-trimmed, heated and cooled low-back bucket seats with 10-way power adjustments, including power lumbar and recline. 

And 2-way adjustable head restraints with embroidered Lincoln Star, and driver’s side memory 2nd-row premium leather-trimmed, heated, low-back fold-down bucket seats with recline and easy entry to 3rd, row 3rd-row PowerFold 60/40 split-bench seat, Authentic walnut swirl wood, Alloy Metallic, and Burnished Bronze interior accents. Space and luxury are superb and the third row is also spacious enough to accommodate adults.

The Cadillac is the most spacious option in the front row, followed by the competition. When it comes to second-row space, all of the competition performs head to head. But in the case of the third row, the Lincoln has the least legroom. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Ford has the most of 18.6 cu-ft followed by the Lincoln with 18.1 cu-ft, and the Escalade with 16.9 cu-ft of the cargo area.

• 1st-row premium leather-trimmed, heated and cooled low-back bucket seats
• 2nd-row premium leather-trimmed, heated, low-back fold-down bucket seats 
• 3rd-row PowerFold 60/40 split-bench seat
• Authentic walnut swirl wood, Alloy Metallic, and Burnished Bronze interior accents 
• Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control 
• Auxiliary climate control with 2 overhead vents for 2nd and 3rd rows, plus controls in overhead console and back of 1st-row center floor console

How intuitive is the 2012 Lincoln Navigator’s infotainment unit?

The 2012 Lincoln Navigator features a Lincoln SYNC voice-activated, in-vehicle connectivity system. It is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with satellite radio. As for audio, there is a THX II Certified 5.1 Surround Audio System with 14 speakers with an 8" rear subwoofer 600 watts of power, and a 12-channel amplifier fitted inside the Navigator as standard. The audio system sounds great. 

• Lincoln SYNC voice-activated, in-vehicle connectivity system
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 6-month trial subscription
• THX II Certified 5.1 Surround Audio System with 14 speakers with an 8" rear subwoofer 600 watts of power and 12-channel amplifier
• AM/FM stereo/single-CD/DVD/Jukebox
• HD Radio Technology, MP3 capability, 
• Voice-activated Navigation System featuring SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link with 6-month trial subscription)
• Rearview camera

The Navigator looks super huge and not very stylish in its natural form.

The design and exterior elements remain unchanged. The exterior features 18" 7-spoke Aluminum wheels as standard while 20" 7-spoke Polished Aluminum wheels are optional, Projector-style high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with auto lamp feature, Rain-sensing windshield wipers: speed-sensitive intermittent (front); 2-speed wiper with washer (rear), Rear privacy glass, Power-folding, heated side-view mirrors with chrome caps, security approach lamps, integrated turn signals, blind-spot mirrors, memory, and driver’s side auto-dimming feature.

The Lincoln weighs 6043 lbs followed by the Expedition that weighs 6078 lbs while the Cadillac is the lightest by a very slight margin weighing 5694 lbs. The Escalade also has the best ground clearance of 9.3 inches while the Lincoln and the Ford have 9.1 and 8.7 inches of clearance respectively. The Lincoln is the shortest SUV in the competition.

• Standard 18" 7-spoke Aluminum wheels 
• Optional 20" 7-spoke Polished Aluminum wheels 
• Projector-style high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with auto lamp feature
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers: speed-sensitive intermittent (front); 2-speed wiper with washer (rear)
• Rear privacy glass
• Power-folding, heated side-view mirrors with chrome caps, security approach lamps, integrated turn signals, blind-spot mirrors, memory, and driver’s side auto-dimming feature

The new Lincoln Navigator comes equipped with many standard safety features for keeping its huge body and a large number of passengers, including, ABS, AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control), Personal Safety System for driver and front passenger includes dual-stage front airbags, safety belt pretensioners, safety belt energy-management retractors, safety belt usage sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, crash severity sensor, and restraint control module and Front-seat side airbags. Safety Canopy System with 3-row side-curtain airbags and rollover sensor, SecuriCode keyless entry keypad, SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System, and SOS Post-Crash Alert System are also standard features. 

• AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control)
• Personal Safety System for driver and front passenger includes dual-stage front airbags, safety belt pretensioners, safety belt energy-management retractors, safety belt usage sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, crash severity sensor, and restraint control module
• Front-seat side airbags
• Safety Canopy System with 3-row side-curtain airbags and rollover sensor
• SecuriCode keyless entry keypad
• SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System

The 2012 Lincoln Navigator is a great choice to opt for in the luxury full-size market. It is a great choice in the segment offering a spacious interior covered in luxury along with the strongest powertrain under the hood. The Lincoln is also offered at a mid-level price comparing with the competition. So if you’re looking for a full-size SUV with enough space to accommodate adults in its third row and has all the luxury, without having to opt for an even longer extended wheelbase version, the Navigator would be a great option for you.