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Refinement; quiet and versatile interior with power-folding third row; towing and hauling ability. |
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Following a complete redesign for 2007, the 2008 Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L now come standard with a power liftgate, THX II certified audio with 14 speakers, Sirius satellite radio, PowerFold third-row seats, and heated and cooled front seats. In addition, a Monochrome Limited Edition Package is optional, and the Ultimate trim has been discontinued. New exterior colors added to the 2008 palette include White Suede Clearcoat, Vapor Silver Clearcoat, and Earth Clearcoat. |
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The 2008 Lincoln Navigator is one of the most luxurious American-made vehicles, appearing as an elegantly dressed full-size SUV on the outside with especially posh interior appointments. The new Navigator L model brings added cargo space and is a direct rival to the Cadillac Escalade ESV. The Navigator models stand out for their interior packaging, with a standard PowerFold third-row seat that automatically folds forward for an expanded flat cargo space. Yet the Navigator still has a truck frame and serious hauling credentials, with tow ratings of up to 9,100 pounds. |
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Lincoln's large luxury SUV, the Navigator, was completely redesigned for 2007, with significant improvements in refinement, a more luxurious interior, and a cleaner, more elegant exterior appearance. A 5.4L V8, making 300 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque, is the only engine offered on the Navigator, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that brings an especially wide gear range, for improved acceleration and fuel economy. It can also tow up to 9,100 pounds.
Inside, the Navigator is fashionable and formal, with instrument-panel bezels styled after fashion eyewear, real Dark Ebony or Anigre grain-matched wood trim for the console and upper door panels, plus satin-nickel trim.
The interior also includes soft leather upholstery and soft white lighting. An acoustic windshield and thicker glass help reduce noise.
The Navigator gets an independent rear suspension design that allows more confident handling. The safety-oriented AdvanceTrac stability control system with roll stability control (RSC) is standard, along with front side air bags, Safety Canopy side air bags for all three rows of outboard occupants, and new knee bolsters for front occupants.
The Navigator L is nearly 15 inches longer than the standard Navigator, bringing an additional 25 cubic feet of cargo space compared to the standard Navigator, along with improved ingress and egress for second- and third-row occupants thanks to wider-opening back doors.
The second row can be configured 40/20/40 for versatile folding to accommodate combinations of passengers and cargo, and the third row is also split-folding and tumbles forward to make a flat cargo floor.
A PowerFold system, which automated the third row's fold-and-tumble operation, makes the additional 54.5 cubic feet of cargo space even more easily accessible. With all the seats up, there's seating for eight.
Each model is available in two- or four-wheel drive. A 600-watt THX premium audio system, with a six-disc changer and 14 speakers, is standard, as are 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic dual-zone climate control, HID headlamps, a reverse sensing system, a garage door opener, ten-way power driver and front passenger seats, and adjustable pedals.
Options include 20-inch alloys, a moonroof, a towing package, a rear-seat entertainment system, power running boards, and a rearview camera. |
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