If you are
looking for a big SUV with power, presence, and
luxury, the Lincoln Navigator may be the right
choice for you. Sharing its powertrain, platform
and build with the Ford Expedition, two body
styles are available. The chassis is shared with
the Ford F-Series trucks. The new L version
offers an extended body, with seating for eight,
additional cargo capacity, and a roomier and
more comfortable third row seat. A 5.4L V8
engine provides this SUV with an admirable
9,100lb towing capacity. Many buyers choose this
full-size SUV for its appearance, and ample
chrome trim, standard 18? wheels, and a plush
leather interior provide the prestige and luxury
many Navigator owners want. New and improved
suspension will improve the ride and handling in
the
Off road capabilities are good, with
four-wheel drive, low range gearing and shift on
the fly technology."
The 2007 Navigator Rental, though derided by many for its clearly over-the-top looks, was a very competent (the fold-flat 3rd row is a huge plus over the Escalade/Denali seating arrangement), quiet, and comfortable luxotruck. For 2008, Ford's changes address many of the complaints while leaving the maximum-bling edition available for those who want it. We'll take a black '08 with the Monochrome Limited package, thanks. Follow the jump for the full (read: very long) press release from Ford.
[Source: Ford]
When you think of an SUV, what do you see? Luxury? Outdoor capability? The utmost in comfort? If so, you need to look into the Lincoln Navigator luxury SUV rental at IMAGE Luxury Car Rental. This New York City and Miami Florida exotic car rental is everything you'd expect from an SUV and more! It offers all of the rugged capabilities you would expect in a sport utility vehicle along with extravagant features once thought to belong exclusively to luxury sedans. The Lincoln Navigator was the first SUV produced by Lincoln in 1996 and through the years Lincoln has tweaked its designs, taking cues from the original 1961 Lincoln Continental and adding new modern twists. Read on for more information on the Lincoln Navigator New York City and Miami Florida exotic car rental.
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The Lincoln Navigator New York City and Miami
Florida exotic car rental makes a bold and
unapologetic statement every time it hits the
pavement. From its trademark waterfall grille
and elegant lines to the powerful 5.4 liter V8
engine this SUV was made for seriously stylish
drivers. Lincoln uses only the finest materials
in all of its vehicles including the spacious
Navigator. This allows for a sanctuary like
interior which offers the utmost in customer
comfort. These materials come from all over the
world including walnut burl wood, baby-soft
leather and satin-nickel trim. The luxurious
seating in the New York City and Miami Florida
exotic rental car is sure to make you feel like
a star, and with room for seven don't be
surprised if your friends want to come along for
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Don't worry the 2nd and 3rd row seats fold down
in the Navigator allow for a max cargo area of
approximately 104 cubic feet. Plus there are
plenty of smaller storage bins strategically
placed throughout the interior of the Navigator
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control and with its advanced handling features
driving this
New York
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class to receive the Five Star Front Crash Test
Rating five years in a row (2001-2005)! So for
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PRESS RELEASE
2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR AND NAVIGATOR L BRING MORE STANDARD FEATURES TO FULL-SIZE LUXURY SUVs
- Standard Comfort: Several comfort and convenience features are now standard for 2008, including power liftgate, heated and cooled seats, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, THX® II- Certified audio system, and PowerFold™ Third-Row Seat.
- Customer Convenience: A new Rearview Camera System is added to Navigator's available features for 2008.
- Lincoln Navigator L (Long Wheelbase): Provides an additional 25 cubic feet of cargo space
- Dramatic, distinctive design: Lincoln Navigator's look combines power and refinement for the American luxury SUV customer
- Quiet, confident driving experience:
Navigator's frame and independent suspension
deliver superior ride and handling. Acoustic
windshield, thicker glass and tuned mirrors
contribute to Navigator's "whisper quiet"
interior
The Lincoln Navigator's expressive design brings a unique elegance and an unrivaled presence to the full-size luxury-utility segment.
Lincoln Navigator charts its own path, offering confident ride and handling, outstanding comfort and craftsmanship, and class-leading capability. Lincoln extends luxury SUV capability with the Lincoln Navigator L (Long Wheelbase), 15 inches longer than the regular model and offers luxury buyers an additional 25 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the third-row seat.
Navigator and Navigator L are both available in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. All Navigators are built at the Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Mich.
New for 2008
For 2008, Lincoln has simplified the packaging of the Navigator and Navigator L, making many optional features standard items.
Standard items now include: Power liftgate; heated and cooled front seats; PowerFold™ third-row seats; and a 14-speaker THX® II-Certified audio system with SIRIUS® Satellite Radio.
A newly available Rearview Camera System mounts in the rear liftgate handle and is activated when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, giving the driver a clear view behind the vehicle or the hitch for ease of hooking up trailers. The video image is displayed in the self-dimming rearview mirror.
A Monochrome Limited Edition Package also is new for 2008 and features a unique badge, along with body-color exterior accents including lower grille, lower bodyside cladding, upper chrome grille and power-folding heated mirrors with puddle lamps. This package is offered in four monochromatic exterior treatments: White Chocolate Tri-coat, Black Clearcoat, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic and Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic. Inside, the package includes unique black carpet and floormats, Ebony wood trim, and unique Stone or Camel seats with black leather inserts and black piping. A stitched Lincoln logo is also placed on each headrest.
Three new exterior colors are available for 2008: White Suede Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic and Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic.
Expressive Design Makes a Dramatic Statement
The 2008 Lincoln Navigator's distinctive design combines power and refinement to deliver Lincoln luxury.
The statement of power begins with the bold chrome grille. The horizontal and vertical lines are inspired by the Lincoln star, detailed with sharp, organized surfaces. The precision detailing of the grille extends into the high-intensity-discharge (HID) projector headlamps. The lower grille carries through the theme, housing the integrated fog lamps.
The upper grille is carried into the chiseled chamfers that define the prominent "powerdome" hood, reinforcing Lincoln Navigator's imposing presence.
The Lincoln Navigator profile is defined by clean, sheer, tapered surfaces. That design language is consistent throughout the vehicle, from the smooth quarter panels to the chiseled side mirror shells. A Lincoln-signature chrome strip highlights the beltline, while chrome body-side trim extends from the front wheel well to the back for a tailored appearance. A proud, stable stance on standard 18-inch machined aluminum wheels or available 20-inch chrome wheels plants the vehicle to the road.
Lincoln Navigator offers power-deployable running boards. With the doors closed, the running boards fold out of sight and are perfectly integrated into the lower body wrap. When one of the side doors is opened, the running boards fold out in presentation, offering a step bar for easy ingress and egress.
The taillamps give a nod to the Lincoln MKZ luxury mid-size sedan, with wing-shaped lamps that cut into the liftgate and wrap around the vehicle. A bold chrome outline and white inserts in the red optic areas complete the exterior.
State-of-the-Art
Entertainment
Lincoln Navigator offers a host of features and
options that provide a high level of
convenience. The voice-activated DVD-based
navigation system features a 6.5-inch touch
screen designed for improved clarity and
incorporates text-to-speech technology that
reads and communicates directions and street
names in three languages.
The Navigator is available with the industry's
first THX II-Certified audio system designed by
THX, a California company renowned for its movie
theater systems.
Named the 'Best Audio (Stereo) System' by
CNET.com in the 2006 Car Tech Awards and also by
PC Magazine in their 2007 Digital Drive Awards,
the THX II system uses the latest in patented
THX technologies to bring the home theater
surround sound experience to the open road. The
system uses a 12-channel amplifier to deliver
600 watts of power to a total of 14 speakers,
including two subwoofers, strategically placed
in the cabin.
The system's processor takes into consideration
bandwidth, peak audio levels and coverage
uniformity to deliver a smooth spectral balance
and wide dynamic range. Multi-channel
equalization and digital signal processing match
the speaker placement to the cabin acoustics to
assure this level of performance.
With the push of a button, the system can be
configured for three specific listening modes -
Driver, Front Seats and All Seats - ensuring
that all passengers are enjoying optimal sound.
The system also features a fast-loading six-disc
changer that reads CDs in normal audio, MP3
compressed or text formats. The AM/FM tuner is
compatible with the Radio Data Broadcasting
System (RDBS) and displays participating radio
station call letters, formats and song titles.
If rear passenger entertainment is in order,
Lincoln Navigator has an available entertainment
system with an 8-inch screen and two wireless
headphones to keep the sound contained.
Award-winning
Interior Sets the Bar
The Navigator's interior has already received
critical acclaim, winning the 2007 "Interior of
the Year" award for premium-priced trucks as
voted by the editorial staff of Ward's Auto
World magazine. It features a flow-through
center console that sweeps up into the
rectangular "eyebrows" that frame the dash
panel. The strong graphic presentation is echoed
in the shape of the instrument bezels, a design
inspired by popular rectangular fashion eyewear.
Lincoln Navigator offers the elegance of Dark
Ebony or Anigre wood trim on the console and
upper door panels. The wood trim is bookmatched
so the grains are precisely aligned. For
example, the coin-tray cover is laser cut from
the center console wood trim for perfectly
matched wood grain.
Details like satin-nickel accents on the center
stack, binnacle inserts and door trim along with
chrome accents on cupholder rings and door
releases speak to Lincoln Navigator's fine
craftsmanship. A touch of black on the center
stack and instrument panel provides further
emphasis of refinement. At night, the interior
is bathed in Lincoln's signature cool-white
lighting, creating a soothing atmosphere.
Lincoln
Signature Seating
Premium leather contributes to the overall
comfort, further improving Lincoln's signature
seating.
The standard 10-way power driver and front
passenger seats are designed to comfortably
accommodate a diverse group of occupants, from
4-foot-10 to 6-foot-5, from 90 pounds to 300
pounds. Power-adjustable pedals and memory
functions enable drivers to fine-tune their
positions. The front seats also feature heating
and cooling capability for the ultimate in
comfort – another Lincoln hallmark.
Even Lincoln Navigator's seat frames are refined
to improve comfort by eliminating the vibration
from the floor.
This premium seating extends to the available
40/20/40-split second row seat and 60/40-split
third row, which effortlessly tumble to create a
flat load floor. With seating for up to eight,
the Lincoln Navigator offers 18.2 cubic feet of
cargo space, while Navigator L offers 42.7 cubic
feet.
With both the second- and third-row seats
folded, the Lincoln Navigator can accommodate
103.5 cubic feet, while Navigator L offers a
cavernous 128.2 cubic feet.
The second-row seats feature mechanisms that
enable one-hand fold-and-tumble operation to
access the third row. For increased visibility,
the second-row head restraints fold forward 90
degrees to improve driver rear view.
Lincoln Navigator's third-row seat folds flat
into the floor for added cargo space. The
standard PowerFold™ third row offers 54.5 cubic
feet of cargo space at the touch of a button.
A standard power liftgate provides even more
convenience, and uses side-mounted pistons for
improved rear visibility.
Whisper Quiet
Refined Ride
Enjoying the Lincoln Navigator's entertainment
offerings is even easier, as engineers "soundly"
beat their initial targets for interior
quietness. The result is a vehicle that will
provide customers with a truly unexpected
quality of quietness on the road.
Noise-dampening insulation is used in the
headliner and dash to help decrease wind and
powertrain noise. Noise-absorbing padding is
also used in the carpeting to further reduce
tire and road noise. Thicker side glass and
cut-line seals are included for decreased wind
noise.
Additionally, when engineers redesigned the 2007
model, they added structure to the roof to
reduce body boom. A stiffer chassis and new body
mounts were incorporated to further isolate road
noise and vibration. Side mirrors were "tuned"
to reduce wind noise in the cabin, and tire
tread designs were optimized to minimize road
noise.
Luxury Driving
Experience
Lincoln Navigator offers a confident, refined
driving experience commensurate with a luxury
vehicle. The vehicle features a stiff frame for
confident handling and decreased susceptibility
to squeaks and rattles. The frame features a
tube-through-tube design, creating one of the
stiffest frames in the industry.
Navigator has an independent rear suspension
(IRS) that features a five-link design, with the
fifth link controlling fore/aft movements while
the short and long arms control lateral forces.
This allows for greater control of wheel
movement, as well as enabling lighter suspension
components for improved response.
Power is provided by Lincoln Navigator's
5.4-liter, 3-valve V-8 engine, mated to a
6-speed automatic transmission, that generates
300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. A
wide-ratio, 6-speed transmission has smaller
steps between gears than a typical 4-speed
automatic and offers improved shift quality and
faster acceleration. With a wide 6.02:1 gear
ratio and two overdrive gears (fifth and sixth),
the Lincoln Navigator's 6-speed offers up to a 7
percent increase in fuel economy on the highway
over a typical 4-speed automatic.
Standard
AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control)
Lincoln Navigator's confident handling helps
prevent accidents from occurring. Lincoln
Navigator's safety system features a
comprehensive package of features, including
standard AdvanceTrac® with RSC®, which utilizes
two gyroscopic roll rate sensors to enhance the
vehicle's rollover resistance.
Additional
standard safety features include:
- Dual-stage second-generation driver and front-passenger air bags that tailor deployment based on crash severity, safety belt usage and occupant size.
- Three-row Safety Canopy™ side curtain air bags designed to activate in rollovers and side impacts for enhanced head protection.
- Seat-mounted side air bags for the first row and energy-absorbing knee bolsters and glove box for the front passenger.
- Frame design meets the Alliance of
Automobile Manufacturers' vehicle-to-vehicle
frontal crash compatibility voluntary
agreement.
Standard features include: 300 hp 5.4-liter V-8 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission; Genuine wood, leather, and satin nickel trim; 18-inch machined aluminum wheels; HID headlamps; Dual-zone electronic air temperature control; THX® II-Certified audio system with 14 speakers, six-disc player compatible with normal audio, MP3 compressed or text format CDs; MP3 audio input jack; SIRIUS® Satellite Radio; 10-way power adjustable driver/passenger seat with power lumbar and recline; Auxiliary climate control; Power adjustable pedals; Keyless entry keypad; Power liftgate; Power-Fold™ third-row fold-flat seat; Heated and cooled front seats; Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); AdvanceTrac® with RSC®; Three-row Safety Canopy™ side curtain air bags; Front seat-mounted side air bags; Chrome exhaust tip; Dual power-folding mirrors with memory, integrated turn signal and puddle lamps; Reverse Sensing System; Driver memory seats and mirrors.
Lincoln Navigator L Rentals unique standard features include: 25 cubic feet of additional cargo space, Cargo management system and power running boards.
Options include: Monochrome Limited Edition Package; Elite Package; Trailer Tow Package; 20-inch Chrome Aluminum Wheels; Chrome Hood Accent; Premium Leather Seats with Piping; Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System; Power deployable running boards and Power moonroof.
Milestones
1998 First-generation Navigator propels Lincoln to U.S. luxury brand sales leadership
2003 A complete redesign includes a fully independent suspension, bold exterior design and acclaimed interior reminiscent of the 1961 Lincoln Continental
2004 Navigator becomes available with RSC® (Roll Stability Control)
2005 Upgrades include exterior design refinements and the new three-valve 5.4-liter V-8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission
2007 Navigator receives a significantly freshened exterior, chassis refinements and an all-new interior; Navigator L joins Navigator lineup
Navigator ranks second in the Large Premium MAV (Multi-Activity Vehicle) segment in J.D. Power and Associates' 2007 Initial Quality Study
Lincoln Navigator receives a Vehicle Satisfaction Award from AutoPacific, Inc., as the top performing vehicle among Luxury SUVs
The editorial staff of Ward's Auto World honor the 2007 Lincoln Navigator with the "Premium-Priced Truck Interior of the Year" award
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