2008 Lincoln Mark LT

Major options include the 6.5-foot cargo bed, a bed extender, chrome running boards, chrome box rails, skid plates (for 4x4s) and 20-inch 7-spoke chrome-aluminum wheels. Among the many available packages are a Deluxe Power Package (power moonroof, power-adjustable pedals, power folding heated electrochromatic mirrors with puddle lamps and a power sliding rear window) and an Elite Package, which adds to all that the rearview camera, chrome running boards, DVD navigation, reverse sensing, a trailer tow package and a limited-slip differential.


With a maximum towing capability of 9,000 lb. and payload capacity of 1,710 lb., the Mark LT can tow anything from a horse trailer to a small yacht while toting five adults and a lot of gear in plush, quiet, Lincoln-luxury comfort. And, compared to its only two competitors—the '08 Chevy Avalanche LTZ starts about $2,000 above the more luxurious, better equipped $40K LT, and the Cadillac Escalade stickers $15,000 higher—the LT is a much better value. So, if those capabilities match your vehicle needs, and the price can be wedged within your budget, you owe yourself a good, long look and a serious test drive. (www.lincoln.com)