Lincoln's flagship SUV is now available for 2021 with an optional Monochromatic appearance package, which swaps out exterior chrome trim with darkened alternatives and replaces silver-painted wheels with black ones. Elsewhere, Lincoln has swapped out four of the Navigator's exterior colors—Asher Gray, Flight Blue, Green Gem, and Signature Navy—for four new ones—Iced Mocha, Silver Jade, Blue Diamond, and Rhapsody Blue.
PROS Plenty of power from twin-turbo V-6, super-spacious cabin, high-end appearance.
CONS Gas-guzzling powertrain, difficult to maneuver in traffic and when parking, harsh ride over big bumps.
The 2021 Lincoln Navigator's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Lincoln Navigator has a score of 8.7 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
PROS Posh, comfortable interior Easy-to-use technology More passenger and cargo space than most rivals Powerful engine
CONS Ride could be smoother
The 2021 Lincoln Navigator makes hard work look effortless with its lavish cabin and its twin-turbo V-6..
PROS Punchy twin-turbo engine Sharp infotainment Black Label luxury Spacious interior from all three rows Unapologetically stylish
CONS Thirsty, big, heavy, so what Maybe too flashy for some Stone-cold expensive
Based on the BMW X7 SUV,Turbocharged V8 makes 612 horsepower.Retuned suspension.
PROS Thundering acceleration Impressive array of advanced driver aids Exclusivity of the Alpina badge
CONS Not enough differentiation from the BMW X7 Interior is cluttered with buttons Ride quality can suffer on less than perfect roads
The Alpina XB7 is as fast as it is luxurious and as practical as it is well equipped. The trouble is the same is true of the closely related BMW X7 M50i, which is significantly cheaper.
PROS Hugely fast Very spacious and practical Outstanding infotainment system
CONS Too similar to an X7 M50i Much more expensive than the M50i A lot of road noise
PROS Big, refined power; understated design; Decent ride comfort, even on big wheels.
CONS Awfully big and thirsty, unsettling stability-control interventions, priced for exclusivity.
