It was solely final yr when Ford’s luxurious arm, Lincoln, eliminated the rear-wheel-drive choice from the Navigator and elevated the SUV’s worth to match. However for 2025, the newly revised and four-wheel-drive-only full-size luxurious SUV drops final yr’s entry-level Premier trim, too; which means the previously mid-grade Reserve trim turns into the entry level to the Navigator lineup. Effectively, we guess it is dependent upon what you take into account “entry-level,” given the 2025 Navigator’s most cost-effective price ticket carries six figures.
You learn that appropriately, for 2025, the American-made Lincoln Navigator will tip the value level of its short-wheelbase Reserve trim at $101,990. Whereas it’s not the primary Lincoln to cross the six-figure mark, it’s nonetheless a really eye-opening beginning determine from a Ford model, contemplating the discontinued Premiere was “solely” $84,660 to start out—in step with the entry-level Cadillac Escalade, which begins at $89,590—partially as a result of it nonetheless gives a less expensive rear-drive choice. The least-expensive four-wheel-drive Escalade prices $3,000 extra, however nonetheless undercuts the Lincoln by almost ten grand. The Navigator’s almost $102,000 worth is $4,770 greater than the equal 2024 model-year Reserve, although we will at the least see the place most of that further dough goes.
The Reserve-d Options
Like earlier than, each Navigator is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 and a ten-speed computerized, once more, paired completely with four-wheel drive now. The spectacular and standard-issue 48-inch panoramic show comes full of the Lincoln Digital Expertise that features blind-spot viewing when the motive force hits the flip sign. When parked, the passenger can watch movies or gaming content material, however that stops as soon as the Navigator is in movement. As within the 2025 MotorTrend SUV of the Yr, Lincoln’s smaller Nautilus, the Navigator’s huge display is augmented by an 11.1-inch touchscreen decrease within the dashboard. Drivers will even be capable of expertise Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free Stage 2 driving assistant complimentary for 4 years together with 4 years of Lincoln Premium Connectivity—Lincoln’s 4G AT&T-powered WiFi service with Amazon Alexa built-in; past that trial interval, a subscription is required.
Occupants are additionally handled to a 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio system for actually immersive leisure whereas a panoramic vista roof permits most pure lighting inside or not with its energy sunshade. The driving force additionally enjoys a 24-way “Good Place” seat whereas the passenger will get solely a 22-way seat, however each occupants will love the auto heating and air flow. The pair within the second row received’t get the positional choices that the entrance occupants get, however they’ll have heated seats with energy pitch and slide. To essentially put within the “spa on wheels” expertise, the digital scent and auto air refresh retains the inside smelling nicer than your common American luxurious SUV.
Stretch Your Legs, or Cargo
In case you want further area for the third row or extra cargo room, the Lengthy Wheelbase (LWB) model of the Navigator, dubbed the L, is extra up your alley. Springing for the Reserve L provides $2,990 to the MSRP ($104,980) but in addition provides an additional 14.6 cubic ft cargo quantity with the powered third row seats absolutely upright, for a complete of 37.4 cubes, up from 22.9 within the non-L. Fold these seats away and the Navigator L can maintain as much as 84.5 cubic ft of cargo whereas the usual wheelbase make do with solely 69.9 cubes behind the second row.
If you would like that Jet Black look on your luxurious SUV, the Jet Look Package deal is a can’t miss for an additional $3,000 to the value tag ($104,990 for the usual wheelbase, $107,980 for the Navigator L), however the top-of-the-line 2025 Navigator is the Black Label. You’ll must discover a Lincoln dealership that has the Black Label certification, however this $118,490 (commonplace wheelbase) to $121,485 (Navigator L) ultra-luxury SUV provides 30-way seats up entrance, second row good place seating, rear seat leisure, third-row heated seats, Lincoln Embrace inside lighting, a heavy-duty tow bundle, a body-color mesh grille with satin aluminum and entrance jewels, and 22-inch ebony and vibrant machined completed wheels.
Black Label Society
In case you actually need to make your Black Label particular, the Particular Version bundle provides 24-inch high-gloss ebony wheels, black beltline molding, a singular entrance bumper, a singular grille, painted black roof for a two-tone remedy, black roof rack, and a black accent badge for $7,850 extra. The one catch is that you would be able to’t get it with the Infinite Black Metallic paint because the all-black paint job doesn’t enable for the distinctive two-tone characteristic different colours enable for, however you may get an almost black-on-black exterior with the Chroma Caviar Darkish Grey Metallic (a $2,000 choice) or Starlight Grey Metallic ($750 choice) paint.
The 2025 Lincoln Navigator and lengthy wheelbase Navigator L are each on sale now at your native Lincoln supplier.