- suv 152,465
- 13,990 fair
- Port Angeles, WA
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 152,465 gasoline red automatic
2007 lincoln navigator l review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Redesigned and re-engineered for 2007. introductionthe 2007 lincoln navigator has been substantially redesigned in an effort to re-establish itself at the top of a category it more or less invented. It remains a big, heavy, luxurious sport-utility vehicle, with most of the advantages and disadvantages that go with big sport-utility vehicles. the navigator is now offered in two versions: the standard size, and an even larger, longer, navigator l. With the exception of its 300-hp, 5. 4-liter v8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission, everything inside and out has been thoroughly revised. Yet it's an incremental improvement, and it doesn't restore the clear edge lincoln once had among full-size luxury suvs. While navigator hits the basic targets set for such vehicles, it's not loaded with emotional appeal. the navigator is essentially a truck, with a ladder-type box frame and separate body. As such, it's not as responsive, certainly not as sedan-like, as the unit-body sport-utilities proliferating at the high end of the market. But it's a smooth, quiet truck, with lots of noise- and vibration-mitigating technology and a fully independent rear suspension. the navigator also is very big. That means lots of passenger room and a full-size third seat, acres of cargo carrying space and impressive towing capacity. It's well equipped with safety features, including full-cabin head protection airbags, electronic stability control and a rollover protection system. Its styling seems deliberately retrogressive, probably in an effort to recreate the romance of lincoln's glory days. Those who embrace the styling will find a nice finish inside, with rich wood and leather, and nearly all the bells and whistles available in luxury sedans. with the upward trend in gasoline prices, big, luxurious sport-utility vehicles have lost some of their luster as a group. Still, the strengths that made them popular to begin with remain: real space for eight passengers, high bling factor and the comfort and convenience of an expensive sedan with the towing and load potential of a truck. Any version of this full-size sport-utility vehicle can seat either seven or eight. All are powered by a 300-hp 5. 4-liter v8 with a six-speed automatic transmission. the lincoln navigator 4x2 45,755) and navigator 4x4 48,655) come with features expected in the luxury class. Leather upholstery and a choice of dark ebony or lighter anigre wood trim are standard. Passenger accommodations are essentially the same, but the navigator l provides an additional 25 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the third seat. the most popular option grouping is the ultimate package 2,000), which adds heated and cooled front seats, lincoln's power-folding third seat, power liftgate and power moonroof. The elite package 5,575) is the full ride, and includes a voice-activated navigation system, rear-seat dvd entertainment package with eight-inch screen, and the preferred appearance package, which adds custom seat stitching, contrasting piping and embroidered lincoln logos. the navigation system 1,995) and rear-seat dvd entertainment 2,485) are available separately. Other stand-alone options include sirius satellite radio hardware 195) with a six-month subscription, a remote starter 445), 20-inch chromed wheels 1,495) and a heavy-duty tow package 595). the navigator's standard safety features meet the luxury-class baseline: dual-stage front airbags, front occupant side-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for all outboard seats. The curtain bags feature a rollover sensor, and all navigators are equipped with lincoln's advancetrac anti-skid stability program. This system features roll stability control, which uses a gyroscopic roll-rate sensor to enhance rollover resistance. Even the smaller of the two 2007 models is larger than the 2006 navigator, which already was a very large vehicle. Indeed, the 2007 is the largest luxury-class sport-utility available, and one of the largest passenger vehicles on the market. the navigator remains what we'd call a truck. It's built on a pickup-style ladder frame, with a separate body bolted to that frame, rather than welded into one unit. But unlike most truck-based vehicles, the navigator features a fully independent rear suspension, which tends to promote smoother ride and handling than the solid rear axle on the typical truck. the navigator l is nearly 15 inches longer than the standard model, extending its full length to almost 19 feet. The extra length does not significantly change passenger accommodations, however. Besides making this big sport-utility even more challenging to park, the navigator l's additional size translates entirely into an additional 25 cubic feet of storage space behind the third seat. That extra space (by itself) is about 30 percent larger than the trunk in a full-size luxury sedan like the mercedes-benz s-class or lexus ls460. in general, the 2007 navigator looks longer than its predecessors, perhaps lower and even a bit sleeker. The basic shape is clean, if slightly bland. It's mostly sheer, tapered surfaces, consistent across the vehicle, with a chrome strip running below the windows. The profile is tidy for such a big vehicle, almost lean. The eye is immediately drawn to the big, intricate grille in front. Its horizontal and vertical lines are supposed to inspire thoughts of lincoln's star logo, and the high-intensity beam headlights on either side add a jeweled, classy look. A second, thinner grille below the bumper replicates the bigger one above, flanked in this case by the fog lights. the taillights could be lifted from lincoln's mkz sedan. They're shaped like wings that cut into the liftgate and wrap around the rear corners, with chrome edging and a hard contrast between the red and white sections. the details seem to be an attempt to spice up an otherwise staid look, as if lincoln is trying to out-bling popular competitors like the cadillac escalade. The optional chrome hood accent is basically a thick piece of chrome tacked on the end of the hood above the grille. We'd call it hideous, and find the navigator much more attractive without it. Look at both options. the navigator comes standard with 18-inch double-spoke alloy wheels. The optional chromed 20-inch wheels aren't as disturbing as the chrome hood schnoz, and we like their size. They do, however, have an adverse effect on ride quality and interior noise. two exterior features have definite benefits. The outside mirrors are large, with repeating turn signals along the bottom edge and approach lamps underneath. The lamps light when the doors are unlocked with the remote key fob, and cast a nice circle of visibility around the doors. More than that, the big mirrors retract against the windows with the touch of a button. When the doors open, these drop and extend about five inches, creating a step that makes climbing in and out easier. Now, they are more artfully integrated into the overall exterior design, almost impossible to detect when the doors are closed. interiordeliberately retrogressive styling touches outside the 2007 lincoln navigator carry through inside, only more so. Presumably the thinking goes something like this: re-create the charm and romance of a simpler time, and the glory of lincoln continentals and zephyrs past, updated with the convenience and function of a new millennium. the navigator interior may do that for some. Particularly with the lighter anigre wood trim, the square-ish shapes and flat switch clusters inside the navigator generate a kind of post-modern, scandinavian feel (furniture, not cars). The leather is thick and soft. The plastics, with some retro-looking graining, are nice to the touch. There's a mix of satin-nickel and chrome peppered throughout the cabin, and nothing looks overtly cheap, as it does in some other recent products from lincoln's parent ford motor co. Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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