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FACE VALUE: 2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

BY DAN LYONS AT AUTOMEDIA.COM

For years, Lincoln's Navigator was a high-end SUV with a low-key profile. The big Lincoln quietly made friends in the luxury ute segment, with a combination of class, comfort and quality. The contrast with cross-town rival Cadillac was extreme: the Lincoln was as understated as the Escalade was extroverted. So, when the latest generation Navigator rolled out, wearing a front clip every bit as bold as Escalade's, its look intended to put some separation between Lincoln's traditional image, and the rolling reality of today's marketplace.

2008 LINCOLN MKX – RIGHT-SIZED LUXURY CROSSOVER

BY MAC DEMERE OF AUTOMEDIA.COM

Many desire the capability and image of a luxury sport utility vehicle, but dislike the reduced maneuverability and fuel economy of a full-size SUV. Even mid-size SUVs have inflated to the point that they’re more than a tight fit in the average garage or mall parking space and burn fuel at a prodigious pace. For those who don’t tote a lot of people or tow extra-heavy trailers, these are too much vehicle. Instead, they need a smaller vehicle that doesn’t sacrifice style, comfort, room for stuff, or the ability to haul. That's why Lincoln’s first crossover, the Lincoln MKX, is just right for many.