2020 Lincoln Navigator

The Navigator offers a very premium touch to the cabin with high quality materials all around. The three rows are spacious enough to fit adults even for longer journeys and the dash offers a fresh infotainment system along with modern-day tech. The only drawback of this size is problematic maneuvering in the city. Otherwise, the Navigator stands on all expectations and is likely capturing the luxury SUV market at a fast pace.

The luxury SUV Navigator is offered in four trim levels: Premier, Select, Reserve and Black Label. A 3.5-liter V-5 engine comes as standard. The first three trims get rear wheel drive configuration while the Black label is offered with 4WD configuration. In terms of interior features, the Navigator is absolutely loaded up to the brim.

Trims	Premier	Select	Reserve	Black label
MSRP(RWD)	$73,205	$77,555	$85,205	$96,395
MSRP(4WD)	N/A	$80,850	$88,500	$99,690
Key Features	20-inch Ultra Bright Machined-Aluminum Wheels	22-inch Dark Tarnish Painted Wheel	22-inch Tarnish Dark Painted Wheels	22-inch Ebony Black Paint Wheels
	1st and 2nd Row Heated Seats	Heated Steering Wheel	Panoramic Vista Roof	Technology Package
	SYNC 3	Power Running Boards	Heated and Ventilated 1st Row Seats	Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package 22-iow Package
	Blindspot detection with trailer control	Painted Ebony Black Illuminated	Illuminated Lincoln Star on the grille	Lincoln Connect
	Rain-sensing wind shield wipers	Wireless charging pad	20 Speaker audio system	4G LTE with hotspot connectivity
	Forward and reverse sensing system	Windshield wiper de-icer		"Black Label" floor mats
	Active noise control	30 way power adjustable front seats (optional)		Individual tire pressure monitoring system

The base Navigator trim is available only in standard wheelbase whereas the other trims are available in extended wheelbase Navigator L that gets more cargo volume and extra leg space.

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The 2020 Navigator is truly expensive no matter which trim you go for. We would suggest the mid "Select" trim. The "Select" trim has received great updates like adaptive suspension and there's not much price gap as well. You may further add an optional technology package for important driver safety equipment.

“Despite its size, the 2020 Lincoln Navigator has composed handling, and it provides a comfortable ride even over uneven pavement. The Navigator's powerful V6 engine easily pushes this large SUV along, and it gets good fuel economy ratings for the class.”- cars.usnews

Power duties are carried out by 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that churns out 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. When we take into consideration the size of the vehicle, the engine actually feels decently powered. Most of the power is concenterate towards the top end of the rev range which might make it a little difficult to overtake other vehicles in traffic.

All in all, the engine offers enough punch to hide the fact that the Navigator is a huge vehicle. Even if you plan on towing something with your $100,000 SUV, it can do a pretty good job of doing that as well. Lincoln's 3.5 liter V6 engine supports premium fuel and it makes towing heavy stuff very easy. 

Models	Lincoln Navigator SUV	Cadillac Escalade SUV	Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4Matic SUV	Ford Expedition XLT SUV	Infinti QX80 LUXE SUV
MSRP	$74,500	$76,490	$71,145	$53,425	$66,795
Engine	3.5L V6	6.2L V8	3.0L V6	3.5L V6	5.6 L V8
Transmission	10 Speed automatic	10 Speed automatic	9 Speed automatic	10 Speed automatic	7 Speed automatic
Horsepower	450 hp@ 5500 rpm	420 hp@ 5600rpm	362 hp@ 5500rpm	375 hp@ 5000rpm	400 hp@ 5800rpm
Torque	510 ft-lbs@ 3000rpm	460 ft-lbs@ 4100 rpm	369 ft-lbs@ 1800rpm	470 ft-lbs@ 3500rpm	413 ft-lbs@ 4000rpm

Acceleration

The Navigator SUV weighs 6000 pounds and still manages to sprint zero to 60 MPH in around 6 seconds. While exact numbers are not available, a 0-60 time of 6 seconds is very impressive considering the dimensions of the vehicle. We do live in a world where SUVs can do a 0-60 sprint in 3 seconds, the Navigator compensates with the amount of luxury on offer. Even though the Navigator might not be able to tackle corners with ease its acceleration figures are decent. 

Models	Lincoln Navigator SUV	Cadillac Escalade SUV	Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4Matic SUV	Ford Expedition XLT SUV	Infinti QX80 LUXE SUV
0-60 MPH	5.9	N/A	N/A	N/A	6.1 sec
Quarter mile	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	14.8 sec
Engine	3.5L V6	6.2L V8	3.0L V6	3.5L V6	5.6 L V8
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	9.3	10.3	9.3	8.8	11.0

Ride and Handling

The biggie 2020 Navigator handles the terrain surprisingly. It takes you through various gateways without much hassle. The small turning radius enables you to corner in best manner. The SUV provides the ultimate comfort level in any road condition. The electric power steering feels lights. On the other hand, the front and rear suspension comes with adaptive dampers absorbs most of the bumps on uneven roads. The stopping distance at 125-feet allows Navigator to come at halt at any speed.

Braking 

Model	Lincoln Navigator SUV	Cadillac Escalade SUV	Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4Matic SUV	Ford Expedition XLT SUV	Infiniti QX80 LUXE SUV
Brake Front (in.)	13.8	17	13.8	13	13.7
Brake Rear (in.)	13.8	17	13.6	13.5	13.8
Curb Weight (lbs.)	5685	5578	5335	5443	5679
60-0 MPH (ft.)	125	N/A	N/A	N/A	122

The fuel economy offered by the Navigator SUV is average in its class as it earns an EA rating of 16 mog in city and 23 mpg on the highway. The combination of standard wheelbase and rear wheel drive drops the mileage to 16 mpg in city and 22 mpg on the highway.

Model	Lincoln Navigator SUV	Cadillac Escalade SUV	Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4Matic SUV	Ford Expedition XLT SUV	Infiniti QX80 LUXE SUV
MPG (city)	16	14	16	17	14
MPG (highway)	23	23	22	24	20
MPG (combined)	19	17	18	20	16

“The Navigator has interior room in spades, and its smart design maximizes ease of entry. A lot of controls require some familiarization time, but ultimately they are easy to use. Cameras help you maneuver this large SUV in tight spaces.”- Edmunds

Seating and Comfort

Lincoln is good at showing what the world wants to see. It has a perfect interior undoubtedly. All things just look classy and available at the right place. The look is premium and material is upmarket as well. All the three rows offer spacious accommodation and offers decent cargo space too. There’s a user-friendly infotainment system on the dash. The 0way power adjustable front seats are just marvelous.

Model	Lincoln Navigator SUV	Cadillac Escalade SUV	Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4Matic SUV	Ford Expedition XLT SUV	Infiniti QX80 LUXE SUV
Passenger capacity	7	7	7	8	7
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	41.8/65.2/43.9	42.8/64.9/45.3	41.2/58.5/40.3	42.0/64.9/43.9	39.9/63.8/39.6
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.0/.65.1/41.5	38.7/64.4/39.0	40.0/58.3/38.5	40.0/64.8/41.5	40.0/63.5/41.0

Interior Features

Seating features include:

• Heated front seats
• 10-way power adjustable front seats
• Heated second row
• Ventilated front seats (Optional)
• 24 and 30 -way power adjustable front seats (Optional)
• Massaging front seats (Optional)

Infotainment

There’s an array of features that come with Navigators infotainment. Some of them are as follows:

• Six USB ports
• 4G LTE
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• 14-speaker audio system
• A 10-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Navigation

Cargo space

The Navigator offers amazing cargo space of 19.3 cubic feet. It shares the same figure with the Expedition. All other competitors lie behind the Navigator in this case.

Model	Lincoln Navigator SUV	Cadillac Escalade SUV	Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4Matic SUV	Ford Expedition XLT SUV	Infinti QX80 LUXE SUV
Cargo Volume (ft.3)	19.3	15.2	16.0	19.3	16.6

“The new Lincoln Navigator throws off its hand-me-down schmatta and wraps itself in a glamorous new wardrobe.”- thecarconnection

Design and Styling

The bold and beautiful front grille is unavoidable for sure. There is something different about the Navigators exterior stance. It makes an impact wherever it goes. You’ll find some cool work on the LED-backed Lincoln badge on the front grille. At the rear, there’s Lincoln signature Led taillight.

Model	Lincoln Navigator SUV	Cadillac Escalade SUV	Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4Matic SUV	Ford Expedition XLT SUV	Infinti QX80 LUXE SUV
Curb weight (lbs.)	5685	5578	5335	5443	5679
Length(in)	210.0	203.9	202.0	210.0	210.2
Width(in)	79.9	80.5	76.1	79.9	79.9
Height(in)	76.4	74.4	72.8	76.6	75.8
Ground clearance (in)	9.7	8.0	8.5	9.8	9.2
Wheelbase (in)	122.5	116.0	121.1	122.5	121.1
Track width (in) F/R	N/A	N/A	65.2/65.9	67.6/67.2	67.5/67.9

The SUV has got better dimensions than the rivals. Though it is not the widest but stands long enough at 210 inches.

Towing Capacity

The Navigator is capable of towing upto 8,900 lbs, beating all the rivals alone. The expedition also leads the pack by offering a towing capacity of 8300 lbs..

Model	Lincoln Navigator SUV	Cadillac Escalade SUV	Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4Matic SUV	Ford Expedition XLT SUV	Infiniti QX80 LUXE SUV
Engine	3.5L	6.2L	3.5L	3.5L
Drive Train	2WD	2WD	4WD	AWD
Capacity (lbs)	8900	8100	7500	8300

The NHTSA have rated the 2020 Navigator with 5 stars in most of the safety tests. The IIHS is yet to release the safety rating for this car. The carmaker offers a basic warranty of 4-yesr/50,000-mile and a engine warranty of 6-year/70,000-mile.

The Safety features comprises of:

• Four-wheel disc anti-lock brake system (ABS)
• Driver and front-passenger Dual Stage airbags
• Side Impact Airbags
• Safety Canopy with Roll Over Sensor
• Belt-Minder
• Child-safety rear door locks
• Crash Severity Sensors
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children)
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System
• Brake and Engine-Actuated Traction control
• Rear view camera with washer
• SecuriCode keyless entry keypad
• Remote Keyless Entry System
• Battery Saver
• Anti-theft perimeter alarm
• MyKey
• Electric parking brake
• Blind Spot Monitoring

Lincoln Navigator Vs Ford Expedition

The Navigators boast of one of the best interior in its class whereas the Expedition has a long list of features. The Ford has an edge over the Navigator for its lower price and excellent towing capability. Now, it’s your call what you choose.

Lincoln Navigator Vs Cadillac Escalade

The Escalade is believed to be one of the closest rivals of the Navigator. Both the vehicles offer extendd wheelbase along with spacious cabin. The Cadillac offers a V8 that is less fuel efficient in comparison to the Navigator. Here Navigator is the right car to choose.

Lincoln Navigator Vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

The GLS 450 boast of maximum cargo space than the Navigator. The Navigator offers better towing capacity. However, the base Merc GLS 450 costs $10,000 less than the Lincoln. It is not luxurious as the Navigator but gets comfortable ride.

 

The Lincoln Navigator is something that can make you proud and satisfied. It offers an outstanding list of features and comfort level. The V6 engine is efficient and powerful enough to get you maximum towing capacity. If you make your mind to buy the Navigator then just be assured that you won’t regret.