2026 Lincoln Navigator Review, Pricing, and Specs

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Overview
The spiritual descendant of the long-departed Lincoln Town Car sedan, the 2026 Lincoln Navigator SUV makes no apologies for its massive footprint, eight-passenger capacity, opulent interior touches, and $100,000-plus starting price. Full-size by any measure, there's also a long-wheelbase version (the L) that increases cargo room. Both offer heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats and BlueCruise hands-free driving capability as standard equipment.
An impressive 48-inch panoramic screen also comes with that serves double duty as the driver's instrument cluster and passenger data-and-entertainment center. A 440-hp twin-turbocharged V-6 and standard all-wheel put down the power. While the tech factor is high, the Lincoln Navigator has a clubby, old-school vibe in spades.
Expert Tip: If you need a full-size SUV but desire more driving engagement, check out the BMW X7. If speed is the number one priority and you've got the means, the Cadillac Escalade-V or Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class could be your ride.
What's New for 2026?
Fully refreshed for 2025, the Navigator rolls into 2026 with no significant changes.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2026 Lincoln Navigator is expected to start around $103,000 and go up to $123,000 depending on the trim and options.
Reserve
$103,000 (est)
Reserve L
$106,000 (est)
Black Label
$120,000 (est)
Black Label L
$123,000 (est) 0 $50k $100k $150k $200k
While the top-spec Navigator Black Label trim is the most sumptuous, we feel the Reserve makes the most sense. The choice to go for the long wheelbase L—or not—is up to you. If towing is important, spring for the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package to unlock the SUV's 8700-pound max capacity.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Engine: 440-hp turbocharged 3.5-liter six-cylinder
440-hp turbocharged 3.5-liter six-cylinder Transmission : 10-speed automatic
: 10-speed automatic Drivetrain: All-wheel-drive
The 2025 Navigator offers only one powertrain, but with 440 horsepower, that's all it needs. The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 proved responsive and genuinely speedy during our recent test drive. The 10-speed automatic shuffles through gears adeptly enough to avoid perturbing dozing passengers.
0–60-MPH Times
C/D 60-mph Test: 5.3 seconds
In Comparison: The last Escalade we tested, powered by the 420-hp, 6.2-liter V-8, required 5.9 seconds to hit 60 mph; the Escalade-V with the 682-hp supercharged V-8, however, blasted to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds.
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Towing and Payload Capacity
Max towing: 8700 pounds
Opting for the fancy 24-inch wheels cuts that figure slightly to 8500 pounds in the regular Navigator and 8400 pounds in the long-wheelbase Navigator.
In Comparison: The Cadillac Escalade is rated for up to 8100 pounds when properly equipped.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
EPA City Rating: 15 mpg
15 mpg EPA Highway Rating: 22 mpg
The EPA hasn't released any fuel economy information for the 2026 Navigator yet, but the 2025 model earned ratings of 15 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined.
Seeing as the 2026 Navigator carries over unchanged, we don't expect these metrics to change. We'll update this section as soon as the official numbers are available. For more information about the Navigator's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: As you might guess, it's cavernous inside. The Navigator Reserve has a 24-way power-adjustable driver's seat, but both front-seat passengers benefit from heated, ventilated, and massaging cushions. The Black Label takes things further with 30-way-adjustable front seats that even allow individual adjustment of the left and right thigh supports.
Second Row: The second row offers either a bench seat, a pair of captain's chairs, or "PowerPitch and Slide" captain's chairs with heating, ventilation, and massage (optional on the Reserve and standard on the Black Label). There's all the stretch-out room here you'll ever need.
Third Row: Remarkably, the Navigator's third row has even more legroom than the second row. Point is, this rear seat is ready to transport adults in comfort.
Cargo Capacity: Cargo space is 23 cubic feet behind the third row, but opting for the long-wheelbase Navigator L increases it to 37 cubic feet. Fold the third row flat, and you've got 70 cubes of space (85 for the L). With both the second and third rows down, there's 107 cubic feet of cargo room (122 in the L).
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Infotainment and Connectivity
Infotainment: 48-inch panoramic screen incorporating instrument cluster (standard), 11.1-inch lower central touchscreen (standard), 5.6-inch rear touchscreen (standard)
48-inch panoramic screen incorporating instrument cluster (standard), 11.1-inch lower central touchscreen (standard), 5.6-inch rear touchscreen (standard) Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (standard)
Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (standard) Audio System: 28-speaker Revel Audio system (standard)
The Navigator's eye-catching 48-inch dash-spanning screen with a Pano mode allows for video and gaming apps to be slid to either side of the dash when the vehicle is in park. While the lower central 11.1-inch touchscreen is responsive and intuitive, its suboptimal placement below the dash requires you to take your eyes off the road to control even the most basic functions.
Over-the-air software updates arrive via the 5G Wi-Fi hotspot. Up to 14 USB-C ports, including four in the second row and four in the third row, make charging effortless.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Lincoln's hands-free highway-driving technology, BlueCruise, is standard, as is its Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance technology, which includes blind-spot monitoring, automated emergency braking, and pedestrian detection. For more information about the Navigator's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
Standard Safety Features: Adaptive cruise control with hands-free driving mode, blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
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. Owners who choose the Black Label trim enjoy four years of complimentary scheduled maintenance instead of just one year.
Limited Warranty: Four years or 50,000 miles
Four years or 50,000 miles Powertrain Warranty: Six years or 70,000 miles
Six years or 70,000 miles Complimentary Maintenance: Four years or 50,000 miles
C/D Test Results and Specs
We test hundreds of vehicles each year. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that's because the current model hasn't changed from when we last tested it.
Specifications
Specifications
2025 Lincoln Navigator
Vehicle Type: rear/4-wheel-drive, 7- or 8-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base: Reserve, $101,990; Reserve L, $104,980; Black Label, $118,490; Black Label L, $121,485
ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 213 in3, 3489 cm3
Power: 440 hp @ 5850 rpm
Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
10-speed automatic
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 122.5–131.5 in
Length: 210.0–221.9 in
Width: 84.6 in
Height: 78.0 in
Passenger Volume, F/M/R: 63/60/57 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind F/M/R: 107–122/61–85/22–37 ft3
Curb Weight (C/D est): 5950-6200 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 5.3–5.5 sec
1/4-Mile: 13.8–14.1 sec
100 mph: 13.8–14.3 sec
Top Speed: 115 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 17/15/22 mpg
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