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2008 lincoln navigator review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Big, luxurious, soft and smooth. introductionthe lincoln navigator is roomy and luxurious. It's capable of towing nearly 9,000 pounds, but it's soft and smooth on the roughest of pavement. It's big and roomy, with a full-size third-row seat, seating for up to eight passengers, and acres of cargo space. smooth and quiet, the navigator benefits from a fully independent rear suspension and technology aimed at reducing noise and vibration. However, it is essentially a truck, with a ladder-type box frame and separate body, so it is not as responsive as the new unit-body crossover suvs such as the lincoln mkx. The grille draws mixed reviews. Those who embrace the styling will find a nice finish inside, with rich wood and leather, and nearly all the features available in luxury sedans. all that size means the navigator is a bear to handle in tight corners and exhibits lots of body lean in changes of direction. The independent rear suspension helps the navigator ride smoothly, though, as smooth as any vehicle of this size. The v8 engine and six-speed transmission combination also works smoothly, though it is outperformed by the powertrains of most competitors. 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, the towing and load potential of a truck along with the comfort and convenience of an expensive sedan. The lincoln navigator shares those strengths at a competitive luxury-class price, and it doesn't even require premium fuel. the navigator was redesigning for 2007. For 2008, lincoln adds more standard equipment. A rearview camera is available for the 2008 navigator, a feature we highly recommend. lineupthe 2008 lincoln navigator is available with a standard or long wheelbase. 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. A class iii trailer hitch is standard. the lincoln navigator 4x2 47,755) and navigator 4x4 50,655) come with features expected in the luxury class. Leather upholstery and a choice of dark ebony or lighter anigre wood trim are standard. Two second-row captain's chairs and a third-row bench seat are also standard, though a three-place second-row split bench seat is available at no charge. For 2008, the front seats add a standard heating and cooling feature, and power-folding third-row seat and power liftgate come standard. Passenger accommodations are essentially the same, but the navigator l provides an additional 25 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the third seat, and has power-deploying running boards and a rear cargo management system. the elite package 5,460 base, $4460 l) is the full ride. It includes a voice-activated dvd-based navigation system, rear-seat dvd entertainment package with eight-inch screen, power sunroof, power running boards (standard wheelbase) and the new rearview camera. The navigation system 1,995) and rear-seat dvd entertainment 1,295) are available separately. Other stand-alone options include a remote starter 445), 20-inch chromed wheels 1,495) and a heavy-duty tow package 595). Added for 2008 is the monochromatic limited edition package 995), which includes unique badging and body-color exterior accents. the navigator's standard safety features meet the luxury-class baseline. They include 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. 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. The only optional safety item is the rearview camera. walkaroundthe navigator is 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. The 2008 navigator l is the largest luxury-class sport-utility available, and one of the largest passenger vehicles on the market. the navigator's basic shape is clean, if slightly bland. It consists of mostly sheer, tapered surfaces that are consistent across the vehicle, with a chrome strip running below the windows. The profile is tidy for such a big vehicle, almost lean. the front and rear were clearly designed in lincoln's retro-style brand theme. 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 available monochromatic limited edition package extends the body color to the lower grille, upper chrome grille, lower bodyside cladding and side mirrors. The resulting look has less bling, but arguably more style. 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. We prefer the 18-inch alloy wheels. 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. They are artfully integrated into the overall exterior design, and are almost impossible to detect when the doors are closed. interiordeliberately retrogressive styling touches outside the 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. Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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