If you want a truly huge vehicle but you aren't quite ready to commute in a tractor-trailer, the Navigator L might be the choice for you. It seems the standard Navigator wasn't large enough, so this year Lincoln introduces an extended length version, known as the L.
The added 14.7 inches (12 on the wheelbase) behind the third row nets another 25 cubic feet of cargo space. In a year when Ford is selling a longer Expedition (the vehicle on which the Navigator is based) it will be interesting to see how many new-SUV buyers will find such a big beast worth the extra cash, and especially the extra awkwardness in maneuvering.
A more practical addition is the Control Trac 4-Wheel-system, which sends the appropriate torque response to the wheel that needs it to keep traction at the max. The traditional system has 2H, 4H, and 4L, in case you have to pull a large load very, very slowly (well, it's not as if we can imagine this big sucker off-road).
The list of standard features on the L trims is the same as it is on the Luxury trims. The highlights are leather seating with power-adjust and position memory (heaters and coolers must be added on), cruise control, an MP3-compatible audio system (with a complimentary 6 months of Sirius Satellite Radio), a wood/leather steering wheel, and pretty wood interior accents.
Options available for the L 4x4 include a power moonroof, navigation system, rear-seat entertainment system (with 8-inch screens and two sets of wireless headphones), power liftgate, and 20-inch chrome wheels.