2007 Lincoln Town Car: Road Test
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- MSRP: $42,175 -$50,645
- Invoice: $38,908 -$46,531
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Our road test for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Lincoln Town Car from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Lincoln Town Car help you decide if a 2007 Lincoln Town Car is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 7.2 |
Trails Cadillac DTS for overall performance, but is quick enough. Test L did 9.5 sec 0-60 mph. Other models lighter, perhaps a bit faster. Transmission hesitates to kick down for passing, but is otherwise responsive and smooth. Still, most rivals have 5-speed automatics.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.9 |
Test car averaged 16.0 mpg, hurt slightly by gas-eating performance tests. Lincoln recommends regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8.4 |
American-luxury traditional. Plush, absorbent feel, yet decent body control over humps. Patter nicely checked on washboard surfaces.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 6.8 |
Leans more in turns than import-brand rivals. Steering slightly overboosted, but has good accuracy and road feel. Standard traction control a plus for snowy climates, but this system tends to kill power at just the wrong moment for maintaining speed on slippery surfaces. Braking short and stable for a heavyweight, though sudden stops induce moderate nosedive.
QUIETNESS
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8.5 |
Engine muted even at full throttle. Tire thrum noticed only on very coarse pavement. Wind rush rises above 60 mph, but doesn't intrude.
CONTROLS
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 7.4 |
Dashboard straightforward. Decor a bit stuffy, though materials approach those of some costlier import-brand rivals. Power-adjustable pedals help shorter drivers. Over-the-shoulder visibility hampered by thick roof pillars. No opportunity yet to test with navigation system.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 8.9 |
Three can squeeze in on standard bench seat, but middle rider must straddle transmission hump. Abundant head room and outboard leg room.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8 |
Plenty of head and leg room, and Signature L's 45.4 inches of leg stretch is tops in class among regular factory models. But three adults is a squeeze here, too, and the rear bench isn't as sofa-comfortable as it looks.
CARGO ROOM
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.1 |
Most trunk space concentrated in a deep center well, so shifting heavy objects is a strain. Spare tire stows vertically inside right rear fender. Useful removable cargo bin, with lid and partitions, available for all but base Signature.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5.7 |
Town Car blends old-school American luxury, space, and isolation with surprisingly good road manners, all things considered. Cadillac's rival DTS is a far newer design with better performance and handling, but this elderly Lincoln still makes sense to some buyers.
Total Score
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 61 | 69.9 |
Total Score: 61
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