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Since the days of flappers and prohibition, Lincoln has been building large and elegant automobiles. That tradition continues with the 2018 Lincoln Navigator L, a mammoth SUV offering no shortage of comfort and space.
What's New for 2018
The Lincoln Navigator L is all-new for 2018, and is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. While a six-cylinder engine might sound weak-chested for a vehicle of this size, the 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque it produces is more than enough grunt to adequately move this 6,000-pound SUV.
In two-wheel-drive guise, the EPA-estimated fuel economy numbers are 16 miles per gallon city, 22 highway, and 18 combined; four-wheel-drive models are rated at 16/21/18 mpg. A 2WD Navigator L can also tow up to 8,700 pounds when properly equipped.
Choosing Your Navigator L
The elongated Navigator comes in three trim levels: Select, Reserve and Black Label. Options not tied to trim levels include a $420 Cargo Package and $1,995 Rear Seat Entertainment Package, as well as a $1,865 Heavy-Duty Tow Package that equips the big Lincoln with a heavy-duty radiator, electronic traction assist, and a trailer backup assist feature that allows the SUV to be steered via a dashboard knob while hitched to a trailer and in reverse.
Other features that come baked-in with every Navigator L include in-car wi-fi, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, tri-zone climate control, four USB charging ports for second- and third-row passengers, and power-adjustable pedals.
Even a three-ton behemoth like the Navigator L needs safety features to protect its occupants, and Lincoln has appropriately delivered in that regard. All trims include front and side curtain airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, a blind-spot monitoring system, and a post-crash alert system (which will automatically sound the horn and activate the hazards if an accident occurs). An available $2,600 Technology Package gives buyers a heads-up display, lane-departure assist, and active braking that will alert drivers if it senses a potential accident and will automatically apply the brakes if it determines a collision is imminent. It will also fit the Navigator L with technology that allows it to self parallel-park – a boon for a vehicle that measures 221.9 inches long.
Ten paint colors, four interior hues, and three types of wood trim offer a wide array of choice for even the pickiest of buyers. All three trim levels offer optional $995 six spoke 22-inch wheels.
Select
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator Select L starts at $81,945 (prices include the $1,195 destination charge). As befitting of a luxury vehicle, the Select trim offers a multitude of standard features. These include: 22-inch, 12-spoke wheels, an adaptive suspension, a 360-degree camera that offers a bird's-eye view of the SUV during parallel parking maneuvers, power-operated running boards, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad in the console, panoramic sunroof, 10-way power seats up front, captain's chairs in the second row, and a three-seat bench in the way-out-there third row. For $1,250, 30-way power front La-Z-Boy seats with massage functionality are available, as is a power-folding, 40/20/40 split bench seat to replace the second row captain's chairs.
The 10-inch touchscreen controls the built-in navigation as well as the 14-speaker audio system that offers SiriusXM and high-definition radio. An optional single CD player can also be added to this setup for anyone still holding on to their collection. The Select comes standard with rear-wheel drive, but 4WD is optional and adds $3,655 to the bottom line.
Reserve
The $85,100 Reserve L ups the ante by adding a potpourri of standard features unavailable on the Select. These include an illuminated grille-mounted Lincoln Star, 24-way power front seats, front passenger-seat memory function, second-row captain's chairs with console, and 22-inch, 16-spoke wheels. Four-wheel drive is standard. Unavailable on Select but optional here is the $995 20-speaker sound system, which also requires the aforementioned CD player.
Black Label
The $97,600 Black Label L is the most prestigious and expensive way to equip a Navigator. It comes standard with all but the Cargo Package, the 30-way seats, and the Rear Seat Entertainment Package, all of which remain available. In a nod to the brand's history of Designer Editions (Cartier, Givenchy, Blass), the highlight of the Black Label is the three bespoke interior options, or themes: Chalet, Destination, and Yacht Club. Each offers uniquely upholstered Venetian Leather seats with contrasting piping in exclusive colors unavailable outside of that theme. Another calling card of the Black Label trim is the personalized service provided to buyers, including a mobile showroom, maintenance pickup and delivery, and a premium maintenance plan that will even cover wear items for five years or 50,000 miles.
It seems ironic that a vehicle called the Navigator might be a chore to navigate, but something of this size is definitely no go-kart. Be sure to test drive a standard Navigator before pulling the trigger on the extended-length version – future excursions down tight streets and crowded parking lots will be a lot less stressful.
