Additional noise-dampening insulation was added to the headliner and dash to help decrease wind and powertrain noise. Noise-absorbing padding was added to the carpeting to further reduce tire and road noise. Thicker side glass and new cut-line seals were added for decreased wind noise.

Additional structure was added to the roof to reduce body boom, and a stiffer chassis and new body mounts further isolate road noise and vibration. Side mirrors were "tuned" to reduce wind noise in the cabin, and tire tread designs were optimized to minimize road noise.


IMPROVED RIDE AND HANDLING FOR LUXURY DRIVING EXPERIENCE

2007 Navigator also offers a confident, refined driving experience commensurate with a luxury vehicle.

The vehicle features a stiffer frame for improved handling and decreased susceptibility to squeaks and rattles. The frame features a tube-through-tube design, creating one of the stiffest frames in the industry.

2007 Navigator has an all-new independent rear suspension (IRS). The new IRS features a five-link design, with the fifth link controlling fore/aft movements while the short and long arms control lateral forces. This allows for greater control of wheel movement, as well as enabling lighter suspension components for improved response.

Power is provided by Lincoln Navigator's 5.4-liter, three-valve Triton V-8, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, that generates 300 horsepower and 365 foot pounds of torque. A wide-ratio, 6-speed transmission has smaller steps between gears than a typical 4-speed automatic and offers improved shift quality and faster acceleration. With a wide 6.02:1 gear ratio and two overdrive gears (fifth and sixth), the Lincoln Navigator's 6-speed offers up to a 7 percent increase in fuel economy on the highway over a typical 4-speed automatic.



STANDARD ADVANCETRAC WITH RSC (Roll Stability Control)

2007 Navigator's confident handling helps prevent accidents from occurring. And 2007 Navigator's safety system features a comprehensive package of features.

2007 Navigator's safety package includes standard AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control), which utilizes a gyroscopic roll rate sensor to enhance the vehicle's rollover resistance.
 
Additional standard safety features include:

- Dual-stage second-generation driver and front-passenger air bags that tailor deployment based on crash severity, safety belt usage and occupant size.
- Three-row Safety Canopy side curtain air bags designed to activate in rollovers and side impacts for enhanced head protection.
- Seat-mounted side air bags for the first row and energy-absorbing knee bolsters and glove box for the front passenger.
- New frame design meets the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers vehicle-to-vehicle frontal crash compatibility voluntary agreement.

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