2023 Lincoln Navigator review

What We Like

Powerful turbocharged V6 engine: All Navigators benefit from a powerful 440-horsepower turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine. The engine provides quick acceleration, is responsive, and gets you up to speed in a hurry. This also translates to high towing capabilities, maxing out at an impressive 8,700 pounds when properly equipped.

Three rows of spacious comfort: A lot of three-row SUVs intend the rearmost row for smaller passengers and occasional use, but the Navigator has plenty of room for adults in all three rows. Accessing them is easy thanks to large door openings and well-placed grab handles.

Plentiful cargo capacity: The Navigator can hold as much as 19.3 cubic feet of cargo behind the third row of seats. At the touch of a button, they fold flat into the cargo floor, expanding the space to 57.5 cubic feet. At its maximum, with the second row folded, you can haul nearly twice that. A handy multi-level cargo tray also allows for quick access through the rear window.

What Needs Improvement

Low fuel economy: Rear-wheel-drive Navigator models have an EPA estimate of 19 mpg in combined driving. Four-wheel drive drops that figure to 18 mpg combined