The 2025 Lincoln Navigator is here, bringing in the SUV’s fifth generation with a fresh new look and some cool updates. If you liked the old Navigator for its size and presence, don’t worry — it’s still massive. It’s just a little wider and taller now, but overall, it sticks close to the formula we already know.
The cargo space got a boost by about 20%, although passengers lose a tiny bit of room inside. A fair trade if you’re always hauling a lot of stuff.
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A Softer, Sleeker Look
Lincoln gave the new Navigator a little makeover. It’s softer around the edges but still looks super bold and unmistakably big. Up front, the headlights have a new, sleeker design, blending into light bars that meet right in the middle with the Lincoln logo shining proudly.
When you walk up to it, the Navigator greets you with a “Lincoln Embrace” light show — a small but cool touch. Depending on the trim you pick:
- The Reserve model gets some satin chrome and aluminum accents.
- The Black Label model goes for a sportier vibe with gloss black touches instead.
From the side, you really feel the Navigator’s size. It’s 210 inches long — and if you go for the longer Navigator L, it’s even bigger, with nearly a full extra foot in length.
Around the back, there’s a modern-looking light bar connecting the taillights. Looks good, but up close, the thin plastic covering the lights could’ve been sturdier — you can actually see some dimples if the light hits it the wrong way. Also, the tailgate is now split instead of one big hatch, which should make loading and unloading a little easier.
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Power That Feels Effortless
Under the hood, it’s the same twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6
Driving it feels very familiar — smooth, confident, and surprisingly quick for something weighing around 6000 pounds. Lincoln didn’t release official numbers yet, but based on how it feels (and how the last model did), expect 0–60 mph in around 5.3 seconds. Pretty impressive for such a big machine.
Acceleration feels strong with every gear shift, and even braking — while you can definitely feel all that weight shifting forward — stays pretty controlled. Around town and on highways, the Navigator just feels luxurious and easy to drive.
One thing though — because it’s built on a traditional truck frame, you do get a little constant shudder and a bit more bounciness than you’d feel in something like a BMW X7 or Mercedes GLS. But Lincoln’s adaptive dampers do a solid job smoothing it out most of the time.
The upside to that truck frame? Towing power. The Navigator can pull up to 8700 pounds, beating most of its luxury SUV rivals by a good margin.
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Final Thoughts
The 2025 Navigator stays true to what it’s always been — a big, comfortable, luxurious beast. It’s not pretending to be sporty or overly tech-focused. Instead, it just leans into what it does best: offering tons of space, powerful performance, and a smooth, commanding ride.
If you need serious towing ability, lots of cargo room, and a presence that can’t be ignored, the new Navigator still stands tall in the luxury SUV world.