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2009 Lincoln Navigator Safety Review

March 16, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

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

three-row side-curtain airbags with roll-over protection
Kelley Blue Book

In terms of safety, the 2009 Lincoln Navigator is one of the best SUVs on the market.

The 2009 Lincoln Navigator scored four stars in rollover resistance and five stars for front impact protection in crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, Cars.com notes that the 2009 Lincoln Navigator "has not been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which has a more stringent testing process than NHTSA."

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."

On visibility, which the Lincoln Navigator 2009 has in abundance, Automotive.com comments, "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 2009 Lincoln Navigator."

Conclusion

The 2009 Lincoln Navigator is one helluva safe ute.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, frontal impact protection; four stars, rollover resistanceNHTSAthree-row side-curtain airbags with roll-over protectionKelley Blue Book In terms of safety, the 2009 Lincoln Navigator is one of the best SUVs on the market. The 2009 Lincoln Navigator scored four stars in rollover resistance and five stars for front impact protection in crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, Cars.com notes that the 2009 Lincoln Navigator "has not been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which has a more stringent testing process than NHTSA." 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." On visibility, which the Lincoln Navigator 2009 has in abundance, Automotive.com comments, "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 2009 Lincoln Navigator." ConclusionThe 2009 Lincoln Navigator is one helluva safe ute. 2009 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR STYLING | [8 out of 10] MotherProof: "distinctive, stylish, and decidedly Lincoln ...discreet, however, it is not" Cars.com: "about as big, bold and flashy as they come" Edmunds: “most amount of chrome on the nose of any current production vehicle.” According ...

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Other Choices:

The big Lincoln Navigator offers more interior gadgets than most of its competitors, with styling that outdoes both of the competitors from Infiniti and Lexus. Frankly, it's hard to beat the Mercedes GL-Class if you can afford it; the GL has a very well-appointed interior and solid driving experience, even if it is somewhat bland on the exterior. The Land Rover Range Rover is smaller than the Navigator, and it drives smaller too. However, it's big enough, and if you plan to venture off-road, the Land Rover is simply amazing, though reliability is an ongoing concern. The most immediate competitor to the 2009 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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Comments (1 total)

  1. By lashbera #1, Posted: 10/18/2009

    I couldn't disagree more. As usual you idiots will never pick anything north american because it is american. Time to get your head out of your but hole and realize that U.S. vehicles are not only better than most foreign vehicles but they can be fixed if it is ever necessary and at a price that doesn't break the bank like your mercedes shit

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