Strong engine; best-in-class towing; handsome interior; SYNC 3; good fuel economy; impressive handling for a vehicle of its size
Missing some high-tech options, such as adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance; no power-folding second-row seat; dated styling
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator carries over with no major changes. See the 2017 Lincoln Navigator models for sale near you
If you don't need to regularly haul six passengers, we'd avoid the L and choose the short-wheelbase Navigator Reserve with a power sunroof and rear-seat entertainment center. All-wheel drive probably isn't necessary if you don't do a lot of towing or don't live where snow and ice are regular visitors. Find a Lincoln Navigator for sale
Lincoln offers the Navigator in standard- and long-wheelbase L models in either Select or Reserve trim. L models add an additional 14 inches to the Navigator's length, providing more cargo and passenger space.
The Navigator Select ($64,710, 2-wheel drive; $68,285, 4-wheel drive) includes 20-in polished wheels, SYNC audio with the voice-activated SYNC 3 infotainment and navigation system, bi-xenon headlamps, dual automatic climate control with rear-seat controls, perforated leather seating on the first and second rows, 10-way power driver and passenger seats with power recline and 2-way power lumbar support, heated and cooled front seats, a power-folding 60/40 third-row seat, a power tilt-telescopic steering wheel, voice-activated navigation, THX II 5.1 Surround Sound audio, a blind spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, a rear backup camera, the MyKey remote fob with push-button start, a heavy-duty trailer tow package, power adjustable pedals, a power rear lift gate, a self-leveling rear suspension and remote starting.
The Navigator Select L ($67,100, 2-wheel drive; $70,675, 4-wheel drive) includes all the same equipment, plus a 4.10:1 rear axle.
The Navigator Reserve ($72,775, 2-wheel drive; $75,775, 4-wheel drive) adds premium leather seating in all three rows, 22-in wheels, 2-tone paint, the Lincoln Drive Control adaptive suspension, Ziricote wood trim and a hand-wrapped leather dash, door panels, console and steering wheel.
The Navigator Reserve L ($75,165, 2-wheel drive; $78,165, 4-wheel drive) includes the same equipment, plus a 4.10:1 rear axle.
Stand-alone options include a power sunroof, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, heated rear seats in 40/20/40 or bucket-seat configuration, 20- and 22-in aluminum alloy wheels and a 4.10:1 axle on the short-wheelbase Navigator.
| Sport Utility | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 4x2 Reserve | $71,580 / N/A | 6 Cylinder Turbo | 380 | 15 / 21 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Navigator 4x2 Select | $63,515 / N/A | 6 Cylinder Turbo | 380 | 15 / 21 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Navigator 4x4 Reserve | $74,580 / N/A | 6 Cylinder Turbo | 380 | 15 / 20 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Navigator 4x4 Select | $67,090 / N/A | 6 Cylinder Turbo | 380 | 15 / 20 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
The Navigator includes all mandated safety equipment, including front, side and side-curtain airbags. Also standard are Lincoln's AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, an SOS-Post Crash Alert System and, on 4-wheel-drive models, Hill Descent Control. In crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Navigator received five out of five stars overall, with three out of five stars in the rollover test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not tested the 2017 Navigator.
| Basic | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain | 6 Years/70,000 Miles |
| Corrosion | 5 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Years/Unlimited Miles |
2017 Cadillac Escalade -- The Escalade costs significantly more than the Navigator and offers more high-tech features and a more powerful engine. However, the Escalade's third-row seat isn't as comfortable or accommodating.
2017 Lexus LX 570 -- The Lexus LX 570 costs more than the Navigator yet can't match the Lincoln for fuel economy or towing. The LX 570's rear seats are not as spacious or convenient, either.
2017 GMC Yukon Denali -- Like the Escalade, the Denali offers more premium tech features than the Navigator, and it has an optional 420-hp V8. The Denali also costs less than the Navigator.
Used Land Rover Range Rover -- A 2012-2015 Land Rover Range Rover is considered to be the ultimate premium luxury SUV, and it has the added advantage of true off-road ability. The Range Rover's fuel economy isn't spectacular, though, and its third-row seat is tiny.
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