When temperatures hit 106 during Bakersfield's brutal summers, your car isn't just transportation — it's protecting you from the scorching Central Valley sun. Luckily, Bakersfield drivers like you can count on Lincoln's technology to turn these luxury vehicles into a cool oasis, saving you from some of California's most challenging weather.
Bakersfield's Summer Heat
Bakersfield drivers know the pain — getting into a car that's been sitting in 100- to 106-degree heat feels like entering a furnace. Your car's systems work overtime just to keep temperatures bearable. Hot steering wheels can burn your fingers, seat belt buckles become untouchable, and your body sticks to the seats. Good climate control is essential.
Key Cooling Features
Lincoln isn't satisfied with basic air conditioning. It's built a full suite of cooling technology designed to keep you comfortable even when the temperature hits triple digits. From next-level climate systems to special seat technology, Lincoln vehicles offer multiple systems that work together to fight off Bakersfield's summer heat.
Advanced Air-Conditioning Systems
Lincoln's cooling starts with climate control technology that's much better than single-zone systems. For example, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus comes with dual-zone automatic climate control standard, so the driver and passenger can each choose their own temperatures simultaneously. You can chill at 68 degrees while your passenger prefers 72 — the system adjusts airflow and temperature in each area. This system constantly monitors cabin temperature and adjusts to maintain your setting as outside conditions change.
Seat Cooling and Ventilation
Lincoln's ventilated seats give instant relief from heat buildup on hot upholstery. Perforated leather, combined with built-in fans, pushes cool air through cushions and backrests. Most Lincoln models offer this technology.
The 2025 Navigator has ventilated seats in Reserve, Black Label, and Jet Appearance Package trims; the Black Label trim extends this system to the second-row captain's chairs. The 2025 Aviator includes it in Reserve and Black Label trims, including the second-row seats. The 2025 Nautilus offers ventilated seats in Premiere, Reserve, and Black Label trims, while the 2025 Corsair has this option in Reserve and Grand Touring trims.
Heated/Cooled Seat Technology
Lincoln's dual-function seats offer year-round comfort — cooling in summer, warmth in Bakersfield's cooler months. The 2025 Nautilus offers heated and cooled front seats on the Reserve and Black Label trims with Perfect Position 24-way power-adjustable seats featuring micro-perforated diamond-patterned leather and a massage function. The same seats that cool you in July warm you in January, along with massage therapy for longer drives.
The Nautilus includes heated and cooled front seats standard, with heated rear seats available. The 2025 Navigator Reserve features Lincoln's Perfect Position front seats with heating and cooling capabilities. The micro-perforated diamond-patterned leather provides better air flow for both heating and cooling.
Remote Start and Climate Control
Lincoln's remote climate control works perfectly for Bakersfield summers. The Lincoln Way app allows users to remotely manage and interact with their vehicles through their smartphones. You can remotely start, lock/unlock, adjust the climate control, and set up cabin precooling.
Panoramic Roof With Sunshade
Lincoln's panoramic sunroof balances natural light with heat protection through smart sunshade design. The 2025 Nautilus features a panoramic vista roof with a power sunshade, allowing you to enjoy open skies on nice days while providing quick protection from harsh sun.
The power sunshade gives you instant temperature control at the push of a button. You can keep the shade open for natural light and an open feeling during morning drives when the sun isn't too strong. As the day heats up, close the power shade to stop your cabin from turning into a greenhouse. The double-layer fabric blocks heat better than single-layer options, making a real difference in cabin temperature when the sun beats down during Kern County's fierce afternoon heat.
Active Noise Control
Lincoln's Active Noise Control (ANC) makes your cabin more comfortable by decreasing sound levels that add stress during hot weather driving. ANC uses two microphones in the cabin to pick up engine sounds and create opposite sound waves that cancel out engine, road, and wind noise. This technology is invaluable when the air conditioning is running.
The 2025 Nautilus has ANC standard, creating a quieter, more peaceful cabin. This system helps reduce the extra fan noise that occurs when cooling systems operate at full blast to combat extreme heat. By lowering cabin noise, ANC helps prevent the added stress from loud cooling fans, making a more peaceful space that feels cooler even when mechanical systems are working overtime to maintain your chosen temperature.
Other Comfort Features
Lincoln's hot weather comfort includes perks that improve your experience during heat waves. The Nautilus has Auto Air Refresh, Digital Scent aromatherapy, and orchestra-recorded chimes for a pleasant driving experience.
The 2025 Navigator offers Lincoln Rejuvenate, Digital Scent, and custom ambient lighting for improved cabin comfort. Quality leather seats are more comfortable in extreme heat than cheaper materials because they breathe better and don't hold heat like vinyl seats do. Custom lighting creates a pleasant visual space that mentally helps you feel cooler during California's afternoon heat.
Lincoln's Cool Comfort Technology
Lincoln's approach to hot weather comfort makes its vehicles uniquely suited to handle Bakersfield's brutal summer heat. From dual-zone climate to cooled seats to remote start and noise control, everything works together to create a space where you stay cool, comfortable, and safe no matter what's happening outside. These aren't just nice-to-have extras — they're technology that makes your life better during months when temperatures regularly top 100 degrees.
Test-Drive a 2025 Lincoln at Jim Burke Lincoln Today
The only way to truly understand the difference these cooling systems make is to try them yourself during actual hot weather. Browse our Jim Burke Lincoln new inventory, and then contact us to schedule a test-drive to experience the instant cooling of ventilated seats, the convenience of remote climate control, and how Lincoln's systems work together to make driving pleasant, even on a 106-degree day. You can even get prequalified for financing beforehand. Our Jim Burke Lincoln team will help you find a Lincoln with cooling options that fit your daily driving needs and comfort preferences.