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2008 Lincoln Navigator Safety Review

August 1, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, frontal impact protection; four stars, rollover resistance
NHTSA

No data
IIHS

standard safety features meet the luxury-class baseline
Automotive

Crash scores for the 2008 Lincoln Navigator are among the best for any SUV on the market.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Navigator five out of five stars in front impact protection and four stars in rollover resistance, but Cars.com notes that the 2008 Lincoln Navigator "has not been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which has a more stringent testing process than NHTSA."

Automotive.com says that the Lincoln Navigator's "standard safety features meet the luxury-class baseline," and includes "dual-stage front airbags, front occupant side-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for all outboard seats." In addition, every Lincoln Navigator is "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," as well as "four-channel antilock brakes (ABS), rear obstacle detection and a tire-pressure monitor," all offered as standard Lincoln Navigator equipment. Cars.com notes that "tire pressure is always important to keep an eye on, and even more so with SUVs." ConsumerGuide offers "kudos to Lincoln for making a rearview camera available, but it's unfortunately part of a pricey option package."

Automotive.com also comments on visibility, which the Lincoln Navigator 2008 has in abundance: "once the driver gets comfortable, however, it's hard to beat the commanding view ahead. A Greyhound bus or tractor-trailer rig are about the only vehicles on the road that can obstruct the driver's forward vision in a 2008 Lincoln Navigator."

Conclusion

The 2008 Lincoln Navigator is a real safety performer.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, frontal impact protection; four stars, rollover resistanceNHTSANo dataIIHSstandard safety features meet the luxury-class baselineAutomotive Crash scores for the 2008 Lincoln Navigator are among the best for any SUV on the market. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Navigator five out of five stars in front impact protection and four stars in rollover resistance, but Cars.com notes that the 2008 Lincoln Navigator "has not been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which has a more stringent testing process than NHTSA." Automotive.com says that the Lincoln Navigator's "standard safety features meet the luxury-class baseline," and includes "dual-stage front airbags, front occupant side-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for all outboard seats." In addition, every Lincoln Navigator is "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," as well as "four-channel antilock brakes (ABS), rear obstacle detection and a tire-pressure monitor," all offered as standard Lincoln Navigator equipment. Cars.com notes that "tire pressure is always important to keep an eye on, and even more so with SUVs." ConsumerGuide offers "kudos to Lincoln for making a rearview camera available, but it's unfortunately part of a pricey option package." Automotive.com also comments on visibility, which the Lincoln Navigator 2008 has in abundance: "once the driver gets comfortable, however, it's hard to beat the commanding view ahead. A Greyhound bus or tractor-trailer rig are about the only vehicles on the road that can obstruct the driver's forward vision in a 2008 Lincoln Navigator." ConclusionThe 2008 Lincoln Navigator is a real safety performer.  2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automotive.com: "The Navigator's basic shape is clean, if slightly bland" Cars.com: "It might as well be called the Blingmobile" Kelley Blue Book: "The 2008 Lincoln Navigator is about as big, bold and flashy as they come" Mother Proof: ...

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The most immediate competitor to the 2008 Lincoln Navigator is the Cadillac Escalade. The Caddy has stepped out ahead of the Lincoln in several key areas, including engine power and interior appointments. However, the Navigator wins with slightly better handling, a more useful third-row rear seat, and a more affordable price.

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