2007 Lincoln Navigator Rolls With New “L” Edition

2007 Lincoln Navigator L

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Lincoln, meanwhile, introduced two versions of its newly-redesigned Navigator. The full-size SUV was the first true luxury ute, and introduced the bling factor to the segment a couple of years before Cadillac weighed in with the Escalade. But Lincoln’s star sank with the second-generation model. Now it’s hoping to revitalize the Navigator franchise with a vehicle that clearly has a lot more “attitude,” said designer Peter Horbury, starting with the massive chrome grille. The new design intends to deliver a sense of “confidence and power,” he asserted. The ’07 Navigator boasts a 300-horsepower, 5.4-liter V-8 mated to a six-speed automatic. In a nod to today’s fuel price-sensitive market, Horbury pointed out that the ’07 ute runs on regular gasoline. For an improved ride, the 2007 model boasts an independent rear suspension. Meanwhile, Lincoln is adding a second version, the stretched Lincoln L. It adds another14.7 inches to the Navigator’s overall length, providing an additional 25 cubic feet of storage behind the third row of seats.

2006 Chicago Auto Show Coverage by TCC Team (2/6/2006)