Engine: 5.4-liter single overhead cam 24-valve V8

Engine Options: 300-hp 5.4-liter V8

Transmission: six-speed automatic

Transmission Options: six-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags, front occupant side-impact airbags, full-cabin head-protection curtain airbags with rollover deployment, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with Rollover Stability Control, antilock brakes (ABS), tire pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: four years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Wayne, Michigan

Model Tested: Lincoln Navigator L 4x4 ($51,655)

Standard Equipment: leather seating, Anigre wood trim, three-zone automatic climate control with rear auxiliary fan, 600-watt AM/FM audio with 14 speakers, six-CD changer and auxiliary input jack, 10-way power front seats with position memory, wood-and-leather steering wheel with power-tilt and climate/audio controls, power-adjustable pedals, power windows with one-touch operation, power locks with remote entry, auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, universal garage-door opener, reverse park sensing, power-deploying running boards, power-folding side mirrors, roof rack, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, one-year complimentary maintenance

Options as Tested: Ultimate Package ($2,000) includes heated and cooled front seats, power-folding third seat, power liftgate and power moonroof; Elite Package ($5,575) includes, voice-activated navigation system, rear-seat DVD entertainment with eight-inch screen and Preferred Appearance package with contrasting seat piping and embroidered Lincoln logos; 20-inch chromed wheels ($1,495); heavy-duty trailer-tow package ($595); White Chocolate tri-coat paint ($495); chrome hood accent ($75); rubber floor mats ($55)

Destination Charge: 820

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 300 @ 5000

Torque: 365 @ 3750

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 13/18

Wheelbase: 131.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 223.3/78.8/78.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 66.9/67.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 40.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 8 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.5/60.2/41.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.7/59.9/39.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.0/51.8/37.7 inches

Trunk Volume: 128.2 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent double wishbone with coil springs over shocks and stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 9.1 inches

Curb Weight: 6221 pounds

Towing Capacity: 8475 pounds

Tires: P275/50R20 all-season

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with four-channel ABS

Fuel Capacity: 28.0 Gallons