As with the Expedition, the Lincoln Navigator's "all-new" five-link independent rear suspension attacked to a stiffer chassis should afford smooth travel and better transient responses. The driveline will likewise sound familiar to those who checked out the Expy's Houston debut. A 5.4L Triton V-8 (300 hp/ 365 ft.-lbs.) matched to a six-speed slushbox. Lincoln is claiming up to a 7-percent increase in highway fuel economy versus a typical 4-speed automatic. Uprated four-wheel discs with anti-lock control are standard, as is Advance Trac traction control and Roll Stability Control. For those hauling big toys, the Navigator can accommodate more than 1600 lbs. of cargo, or tow up to 9,100 lbs. (in standard-length 4x2 trim).


At least owners will have a 600-watt THX II Certified stereo system to keep them occupied, and the kiddies can be anesthetized via rear-seat DVD player with 8" screen and wireless headphones.