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2020 Lincoln Navigator

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3.7 (Good)

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2020 Standard 4dr 4x2
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Price:   -  From $76,185
2020 Standard 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $78,855
2020 Reserve 4dr 4x2 Price:   -  From $81,725
2020 Reserve 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $84,400
2020 L Reserve 4dr 4x2 Price:   -  From $84,925
2020 L Reserve 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $87,600
2020 Black Label 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $97,135
2020 L Black Label 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $100,335

Overview

What's New

The 2020 Lincoln Navigator adds more standard equipment for the new model year, including Lincoln Phone as Key system, power running boards, wireless phone charging, and heated and cooled front seats. Also included everywhere is Lincoln’s CoPilot360 suite of driver assist safety features. Finally, the Navigator loses its Select trim.

Choosing Your Lincoln Navigator

Lincoln offers the Navigator in three trims: Standard, Reserve, and Black Label. Pricing starts at $77,120 including destination for the Standard and rises all the way up to $98,065 for the Black Label.

The Reserve and Black Label are also available in long wheelbase "Navigator L" variants that cost $3,200 more.

Engine Choices

Lincoln equips every Navigator with a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. This one has an output of 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque and works with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Standard and Reserve, while four-wheel drive is available for $2,670. The Black Label comes standard with 4WD.

The Lincoln Navigator earns an EPA-estimated 16 miles per gallon city, 22 mpg highway, and 19 combined. Both the 4WD and L versions earn 16/21/18 mpg (city/highway/combined).

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

In its standard layout, the Navigator seats seven. Customers have the no-cost option of replacing the middle-row captain’s chairs with a bench seat, thereby increasing passenger capacity to eight. Its standard layout is the most comfortable for the second- and third-row passengers, as it offers ample space and ease of access and egress.

Cargo volume is tremendous regardless of the chosen wheelbase. The standard layout has 20.9 cubic feet of storage space. That expands to 57.5 cubic feet behind the second row, or 103.4 behind the first. In the Navigator L, the storage space measures 36.0/79.6/120.3 cubic feet behind the third/second/first rows.

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Safety Features

The Lincoln Navigator comes with standard park assist and front and rear parking sensors. Now standard across the lineup is Lincoln Co-Pilot360, a suite of technologies that includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, blind-spot detection with cross-traffic alert, a lane-keeping system, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist, and automatic high beams.

Both the Reserve and Black Label add a surround-view camera system. Adaptive cruise control ($695) is a standalone option on the Standard, and standard elsewhere. A head-up display is standard on the Black Label and optional on the Reserve for $1,500 in a bundle that also includes upgraded 24-way power front seats.

Connectivity

Every Navigator comes with a 10-inch touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD radio, and satellite radio. A wireless charging pad, four USB ports, and wi-fi hot spot capability are also included.

A rear-seat entertainment system is available for $2,000 on Reserve and Black Label models.

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Standard - From $77,120

Choose the Standard model and the Navigator already comes well equipped. It includes full LED lighting front and back, adaptive headlights, power-deployable running boards, 20-inch designer aluminum-alloy wheels, an adaptive suspension system, and a power liftgate.

Inside, the cabin is dressed in leather with wood trim. A heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, three-zone automatic climate control, heated and cooled 10-way power front seats, remote keyless entry, and remote start are standard. This model also has a power-folding third-row seat.

Reserve - From $82,660

The Navigator’s middle trim comes with heated and power-folding second-row captain’s chairs and a panoramic roof. Additional upgrades include illuminated running boards, 24-way power front seats with memory, and 22-inch wheels.

A Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package is available for $1,900, while 30-way power front seats and a 20-speaker Revel audio system are bundled in the $2,500 Luxury Package.

Black Label - From $98,065

The Black Label comes standard with unique 22-inch wheels, the equipment from the Luxury and Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Packages, and concierge services that include annual vehicle detailing, extended maintenance, pickup and delivery, and complimentary car washes.

The Navigator’s top trim also brings in customized interiors with three design themes for the choosing: Yacht Club, Destination, and Chalet. Special leather materials and colors, a wrapped headliner, and unique wood accents supply definition and distinction.

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CarsDirect Tip

Every 2020 Lincoln Navigator comes well equipped. Therefore, starting your search with the Standard model is a sensible approach. Even large families should have more than enough space in a vehicle this large, so opting for the Navigator L shouldn't be necessary for most buyers.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Sumptuous interior
  • Attractive styling
  • Black Label opulence
Cons
  • Expensive
  • No V8
  • XXL size and efficiency
Expert Rating
3.7 (Good)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Luxury, maximized. Back in the 1990s, Lincoln dropped a bomb when it showed off the first Navigator. It was a big, brash, exaggerated thing, essentially a Ford Expedition that got outfitted on Rodeo Drive. At the time, there was nothing like it. It took Cadillac two years before it responded with the Escalade.

After that first generation, the Navigator fell into a slump and the Cadillac Escalade took charge of the segment. But since the latest generation debuted in 2018, things have been looking up for the big Lincoln.

It's got its mojo back – even if the 2020 Lincoln Navigator costs more than ever.

Decadent trappings. If there's any segment where interiors are heavily scrutinized by shoppers, it's the full-size luxury scene. Buyers of these cars and SUVs are a discerning bunch and demand the best. The Lincoln Navigator, however, won't leave this group disappointed. This Nav boasts the best interior Ford has built in years, if not decades.

Start at a base model and you'll find quality switchgear and soft-touch surfaces nearly everywhere. A generous amount of trim is decorative eye candy that also keeps things from looking monotonous.

The general vibe is distinctly American, with plenty of brash touches and a bold look. It is modern in its look and retro in its feel; by that we mean there are whiffs of the glory days of American motoring. The original Lincoln Continental is here in spirit, but has happily been distilled in fresh shapes and designs.

Neatly packaged within these confines are luxury features aplenty. New for 2020 are standard heated and cooled seats and wireless charging; those new seats are multi-way adjustable and offer all-day comfort. If you'd like, there are 30-way power seats on the options sheet. Thankfully, those come standard with two-way memory for both driver and passenger.

The standard infotainment setup is a 10-inch touchscreen running the latest Ford Sync software, and we found it a breeze to use. It has standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and tunes are belted out of a standard 14-speaker Revel audio system. A 20-speaker system is available.


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Big power, small displacement. Take a look at the great bulk of the Navigator and you're likely to start wondering about what kind of massive engine is likely shoehorned under the hood. A V8 big enough to have its own gravity? A monster diesel out of some dump truck or tractor? Maybe even a V10? No, no, and no.

Motivating the Navigator is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6. Yes, that's right, a V6 moves all that mass. Lincoln has done a heck of a job tuning it, though, and it makes a stout 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque.

You won't be racing Ford Mustangs or Dodge Challenger Hellcats with it, but its torque curve is steady and progressive. It pulls without hesitation and never needs to take a breather.

Trailering is no difficulty either. You can pull up to 8,700 pounds with the optional upgraded hitch, and 8,100 pounds without it. These numbers outgun the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Escalade by a few hundred pounds. This is despite them having V8 power and a solid-axle rear suspension that's typically suited for heavy-duty towing.

This is a double win for the Navigator because when unladen, its independent rear suspension also provides a smoother, more composed ride for passengers in all three rows. It's unlike the GM triplets, whose outdated rear suspension design results in a choppier ride and less leg room for the third row.

Where the Navigator falters is fuel economy. Those turbos are working hard to move all this tonnage, and you won't see anything better than 19 miles per gallon combined, according to the EPA. However, if you're in the market for a Navigator, you're probably not particularly concerned about fuel efficiency.

Black Label: a black-tie affair. For the last few years, Lincoln has been reaching for a strata of luxury that has long been the domain of the foreign competition. That attempt is the Black Label series, which is positioned not only as the top trim in most of their cars, but as a comprehensive package that extends to servicing and customer care. Black Label is nothing less than white-glove service.

The main appeal begins with the vehicle itself, and the Navigator is the flagship of this flagship program. The Navigator Black Label trim is subdivided into one of three specialized themes that hark back to Lincoln's Designer Series era. They aren't called Givenci or Bill Blass anymore, though. Now its Chalet, Yacht Club, and Destination. Each of these themes – that's Lincoln's term for them – conveys a certain aesthetic via its well-chosen colors and textures.

It doesn't matter which is your favorite because there's only one phrase to describe any of them: over the top. They positively overflow with soft leathers, wood trims, quilted upholstery, and chrome detailing. Everything is appropriately color-coordinated, including carpets, seat belts, and door trim.

It seems that no expense was spared to craft a Black Label Navigator. It could even run with the best six-figure SUVs from Britain. We're looking at you, Bentley Bentayga.

Buying a Black Label is also a unique experience that distances itself from the more plebeian models. It begins with connecting with a concierge, then scheduling a special appointment where the car can be brought to you if you so desire.

If you decide to buy, Black Label includes four years of complimentary maintenance with free pickup and delivery service and a complimentary loaner. You also get anytime washes and details. You'll even get to skip lines at select airport and sports stadiums.

The Black Label is Lincoln's finest effort yet at clawing its way back into the collective conscious. It not only sells you a luxury product, but includes the sort of reserved-for-royalty perks that can endear a buyer to the brand.

Final thoughts. Ford has had a hit on its hands ever since these latest Navigators arrived. And why should anyone be surprised? This flagship Lincoln looks the part, feels the part, and drives the part.

There's nothing that pegs these big sleds as poseurs or wannabes, which is as it should be, considering that prices start above $77,000 and shoot up to just under six figures for the Black Label.

The Navigator has not only breathed new life into Lincoln, it's reinvigorated the Star-Destroyer SUV segment. An all-new Escalade should arrive for the 2021 model year, and there's no doubt it'll need to pull out all the stops to topple its crosstown nemesis. The Lincoln-Cadillac rivalry hasn't been this interesting since the last new Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham arrived to do battle against the Lincoln Town Car.

But we're sure the threat of a new Escalade isn't worrying Ford executives too much. This Lincoln, after all, has all the right stuff to appeal to buyers of these rigs; size, grandeur, and panache are all here in spades. For those who can afford it, the 2020 Lincoln Navigator is big luxury done right.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.5L V-6 / 450 HP / 500 ft.lbs.
Transmission
10-spd SelectShift w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
16 / 22 / 19 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
7 / 8
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.5L V-6 / 450 HP / 500 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
16 / 22 / 19 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Short And Long Arm
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Full-size Steel
Fuel Tank
23.0 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$88
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
103.4 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
172 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
210.0 "
Exterior Width
79.9 "
Exterior Height
76.4 "
Front Headroom
41.8 "
Rear Headroom
40.0 "
Front Legroom
43.9 "
Rear Legroom
42.6 "
Front Shoulder Room
65.2 "
Rear Shoulder Room
65.1 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
5,673 Lbs.
Wheel Base
123 "
Turning Radius
20.5 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
20.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone / Tri-coat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored With Chrome Insert
Grille Moldings
Chrome
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
7 / 8
Seat Trim
Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
10-way (8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
10-way (8-way Power)
Front Armrests
10-way (8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
Bucket / 40-20-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
14 Revel
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Power Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob And Smart Device-as-key
Power Outlets
4
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Lincoln Co-pilot360 - Pre-collision Assist With Automatic Emergency Braking (aeb) Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lincoln Co-pilot360 - Blind Spot Detection And Trailer Coverage Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Lincoln Co-pilot360 - Lane Keeping Assist Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Lincoln Co-pilot360 - Pre-collision Assist With Pedestrian Detection Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Lincoln Co-pilot360 - Driver Alert Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Lincoln Co-pilot360 - Auto High Beam Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Directionally Adaptive
Parking Sensors
Lincoln Co-pilot360 - Active Park Assist Plus Automated
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Securilock
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
Unlimited Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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