For more information about the Navigator's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. The Navigator's interior is lavishly spacious and genuinely luxurious. Materials such as open-pore wood trim and massaging front seats are only available in the upper trim levels, but even entry-level Navigators have much to offer. The Navigator's third row is one of the best examples of that seating arrangement. There are 1. The Navigator offers optional way-adjustable massaging front seats, a keystone feature for Lincoln's flagship SUV.
The seats are almost sculptural and are so customizable that you can even adjust the individual left and right thigh supports to different heights.
The Navigator's immense size can be a drawback when weaving through traffic or attempting to park, but it's a huge boon when it comes time to pack for vacation. Short-wheelbase models have limited cargo space with all three rows in use; cargo space is abundant with the third row folded.
Long-wheelbase L models have cargo room aplenty even with the third row in use. The Navigator comes standard with an eye-catching The infotainment system's graphics are slick and easy to read—important for Lincoln's presbyopic clientele—and the huge screen is like a glittering jewel atop the Navigator's prow. A speaker Revel stereo system is standard but a speaker Revel Ultima 3D stereo is part of the optional Luxury package. Lincoln also makes its Co-Pilot suite of driver-assistance technology standard on the Navigator and that includes blind-spot monitoring, automated emergency braking, and pedestrian detection among other items.
Key safety features include:. Lincoln's warranty coverage roughly matches that of its competitors, but there are a few perks that help the company's customer-service practices stand out from the herd. Owners who choose the Black Label trim enjoy four years of complimentary scheduled maintenance instead of just one year.
More Features and Specs. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. By Drew Dorian. View Photos. More on the Navigator SUV. The Car and Driver Difference. The Lincoln block lettering is used on the tailgate quite tastefully, rather than the star badge. Down low, a removable panel hides the standard trailer hitch receiver. Turbine-style inch wheels look fantastic with their black-painted pockets and machined faces. It goes without saying Lincoln should see a vast jump in Navigator sales.
Fast forward to the current and fourth generation Escalade, and the luxury levels are much higher, the power levels have increased, and the street cred is deeply ingrained into American pop culture. The Escalade is a symbol of wealth and success like no other domestic vehicle. The large grille grabs attention, as do the massive wheels. In the current Escalade, the LED-encrusted headlights, fog lights, and taillights attract even more attention at night.
The crisp lines trekking rearward from the front help give the Escalade a longer appearance than it already has, furthering its size and grandeur.
Playing off the warmly executed cabin inside the Continental, Lincoln has brought new life into the Navigator. The look and feel of the interior is highly enriched, with real wood and metal accents completing plush leather throughout.
And while the center console is similar to the Continental, the overall design is something not seen in the SUV market. The dash is separated into to section, with a fully digital, inch gauge cluster for the driver and a large infotainment screen perched above the center air vents.
The driver also gets an available Head-Up Display. Yes, Lincoln is staying true to its love for push-buttons, but this version seems more well done. The center console itself houses controls for the radio, HVAC system, and drive modes. A wireless phone charger and two cup holders are all hidden under two folding doors, allowing the spaces to be covered for a clean look. Cup holders, deeply padded armrests, controls, and a small display screen give second-row passengers a first-class seat.
More USB ports, volt outlets, and a volt plug are found back here, as well. We expect Lincoln to also offer an extended version of the Navigator sometime in the near future, too. Lesser models come with a second-row bench seat, pushing the seating capacity to eight. Regardless of the second row, the Navigator still has plenty of room for cargo, both behind the third row and with all the rear seats folded flat.
A panoramic moonroof brings extra light into the cabin and rear passengers can enjoy the dual inch TV screens mounted on the front chairs. The seats look as if they belong in a Delta Airlines cockpit thanks to their interesting cushion design.
Not that the previous Navigator was hard to trump, but still, the Caddy featured plenty of upgraded content over the other GM full-size SUVs. The Escalade carries on unchanged, with a fully digital gauge cluster, a highly intuitive infotainment system, yards of leather and honest stitch work, and tons of functionality with plenty of storage space and handy features.
Negatives include the CUE interface with the slide controls most folks have trouble using. The second and third rows power-fold into a flat load floor for storage, of course, giving the Escalade plenty of utility to match its luxury. Yes, this engine produces horsepower thanks to its twin turbochargers and upgraded equipment. Lincoln has not announced official torque specs as of this writing, but we suspect the Navigator will enjoy all pound-feet just like the Raptor.
Lincoln has announced the EcoBoost will come standard with the new speed automatic transmission Ford co-developed with General Motors. That includes the Cadillac Escalade , which is rated to tow 8, pounds.
The Navigator will come standard with rear-wheel drive, while AWD is optional. This engine makes horsepower and pound-feet of torque and comes mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. That power lets the heavy SUV hit 60 mph in only 5. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but a full-time 4WD system is optional. The system uses magnetically charged fluid inside the shock absorbers to vary the damping, giving the Escalade a smooth ride on rough pavement and a firm ride when hustling.
The Escalade is capable of pulling 8, pounds worth of trailer, making it plenty stout for pulling a boat to the docks or enclosed trailer carrying an antique car. No doubt the Navigator will increase in price over the current model — the only question is by how much.
This better places the Navigator against the Cadillac Escalade. Lincoln will likely keep the Select and Reserve trim levels.
Four trim levels are available and include the standard Escalade trim, the Luxury trim, the Premium Luxury trim, and the Platinum trim. Think of the Denali trim as the middle ground between the standard Yukon and the Escalade.
Still, the list of similarities is long. The Yukon Denali is even powered by the same horsepower 6. Likewise, rear-wheel drive is standard, while the full-time 4WD is optional. Lincoln has done quite well at remaking the Navigator. It was well past time for that though, so no extra credit for missing the latest trends in years past.
Lincoln is in a far better place to compete with Cadillac , which has unequivocally dominated the full-size luxury category for quite a while thanks to the advancements keeping the Escalade fresh. Expect that to happen in — a year after the Silverado and Sierra pickups move into their next generation. What do you think of the Lincoln Navigator? Let us know in the comments below. Lincoln today introduces the Navigator, an all-new full-size SUV that combines modern luxury with advanced technology — elevating family travel to first class.
Wireless charging and standard Wi-Fi keep everyone connected. Advanced technology allows the driver to effortlessly adjust the vehicle to make driving easier or more enjoyable — in any weather or terrain.
The sleek styling, spacious interior and technology are all designed to make each trip effortless.
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