2020 Lincoln Navigator Review

Name: 2020 Lincoln Navigator Review
Brand: Lincoln

Price Range: $33,999 - $55,998

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Overall, we think highly of the 2020 Navigator and rate it higher than just about any other luxury SUV. A 450-horsepower engine and 10-speed transmission provide athletic speed, while cabin accommodations are at first-class standards. This is Lincoln at its new best.

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2020 Lincoln Navigator Review

by the Edmunds Experts

8/17/2020

What's new

Lincoln Co-Pilot360 driver safety aids now standard
Additional standard equipment includes phone-based vehicle access
New color choices and combinations
Part of the fourth Navigator generation introduced for 2018

What is it?

For 2020, Lincoln is adding more technology and luxury features to the already class-leading Navigator. Now power running boards and heated and ventilated front seats will be standard equipment. You'll also get a wireless charging pad to keep your phone juiced up as well as the ability to use your phone as a key for the vehicle.

Lincoln's suite of driver safety aids, Lincoln Co-Pilot360, is now standard, too. Last year's Navigator came with quite a few standard safety aids, but some were optional. Automatic high beams and automatic emergency braking are both notable additions to the standard equipment list.

Why does it matter?

In 2019, the Navigator sat at the top of our full-size SUV rankings thanks to its high quality, smart packaging and impressive capabilities. It was also already one of the most high-tech vehicles in its class. Adding more standard features and standard safety tech helps to solidify the Navigator's advantages. If another full-size SUV wants to dethrone the Navigator to claim the top spot, it's now going to have its work cut out for it.

What does it compete with?

If all you want is a tough truck-based SUV with a generous towing capacity, the Chevrolet Tahoe is an affordable way to get a lot of capability. On the other hand, if you're looking for a vehicle that's just as at home off-road as on, check out the Toyota Land Cruiser, which reigns supreme off the beaten path.

Edmunds says

Changes to the 2020 Lincoln Navigator are relatively minor in the grand scheme of things, but the added standard features make this already class-leading large SUV an even more appealing proposition.

Notably, we picked the 2020 Lincoln Navigator as one of Edmunds' Best Luxury Cars for this year.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Wisconsin.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Wisconsin

$193/mo

$217/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3.5/5Above Average

#6 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Lincoln Navigator from 2008-2022.}

$671/yr

vs. $735/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.57x/yr

vs. 1.83x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

11.5%

vs. 16.5%
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV

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Lincoln Navigator Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.5

35 reviews

5(48%)

4(6%)

3(9%)

2(20%)

1(17%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Beautiful piece of junk

LadyCarlover, 11/04/2020

2020 Lincoln Navigator Black Label 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

After years of Navigators I became bored and bought a few different Suv's, until the new Navigator was announced. I ordered one immediately! Within the first month I knew something was really off about the car and the way it drove. I took it back to the dealer twice to only be told noting was wrong. Fast forward a year and the transmission totally fails and had to be replaced, only they …

No replacement for displacement

USN, 10/09/2019

2019 Lincoln Navigator L Reserve 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

We’re a Ford family, a new Superduty every 3-4 years for towing and still have my 2003 F-150 for routine ranch duties. I can count on one hand the number of check engine lights in >15 years and hundreds of thousands of miles (and tons), on multiple trucks. That being said there was a lot of gripes for my last Navigator (‘08), wallowing with every breeze or rut, gutlessly, down the …

Broken and Confused

Mike K, 03/17/2021

2020 Lincoln Navigator Black Label 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

During the pandemic we bought a Motorhome and wanted to flat tow a vehicle behind it. The Navigator was a great option but I was really concerned about the reliability. 4 months later I have had the BlackLabel in the sho- for more than 15days and there are still several issues. The communication typically takes 24-48 hour from the dealership and more than 30days the BlackLabel …

Lipstick on a Pig - Junk

Heidi Seeger, 07/07/2020

2019 Lincoln Navigator L Select 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

After 15 months, nine times in the shop and 45 days without my car, my brand new 2019 Navigator has FINALLY been deemed a lemon. The transmission was slipping and the engine was burning oil. Lincoln told the dealership to put oil in the car and give it back to me!!! Lincoln refused to replace the engine as well as the transmission. Sadly, I absolutely loved my Navigator. It had all …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator, so we've included reviews for other years of the Navigator since its last redesign.

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2020 Navigator Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$76,185
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$193/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	19.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Navigator models:

Surround-View Camera: Provides a top-down view of the car on the center screen to help you navigate tight spaces.
MyKey: Allows owners to specify speed limits and stereo volume limits for secondary drivers (think teenagers and valets).
ACC with Collision Mitigation: Adaptive cruise control follows at a set distance, and collision mitigation can bring the car to a complete stop in emergency situations.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover20.8%

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