2025 Lincoln Navigator Review
When Your SUV Becomes a Spa, Lounge, and Boardroom on Wheels
If your idea of luxury stops at leather seats and cupholders, the 2025 Lincoln Navigator is here to politely—yet firmly—recalibrate your expectations. This isn’t just a car. It’s Lincoln’s latest thesis on what modern luxury motoring ought to feel like: indulgent, intuitive, and just a bit theatrical.
Let’s start with the basics. The Navigator is still powered by a hearty twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, pushing 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque through standard four-wheel drive. It still tows—a lot—up to 8,700 pounds when properly equipped. But to define this new Navigator by its brute strength alone would be like reviewing a five-star hotel for its plumbing.
Q: So, what’s new in the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?
Plenty—and most of it is inside. The exterior has been subtly updated, with a striking new front fascia and a two-piece “Split Gate” tailgate that opens like a luxury armoire rather than your typical cargo door. Radiant Copper paint now glows from 24-inch wheels, and if subtlety is more your speed, the Jet Appearance Package blacks out the trim and mounts gloss black 22s.
Inside is where the real theatre unfolds. The entire dash is wrapped in a 48-inch panoramic screen. That’s not a typo. Forty-eight inches of digital real estate run across the front, supporting the new Lincoln Digital Experience with full Google Assistant, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto integration. It’s essentially a 5G-powered tech lounge with seats.
But wait, there’s more—this SUV has Rejuvenate Mode. Press a button, and your seat reclines, a massage begins, ambient lighting shifts, videos play, and scent diffusion kicks in. This isn’t driving. This is detoxing in traffic.
Q: How does it treat passengers?
Beautifully—and equally. Rear-seat passengers enjoy heated, cooled, and massaging second-row captain’s chairs, with optional wireless charging pads. The third row—usually a padded confession booth in rival SUVs—features a 40/20/40 split bench with available seat heating. It’s less of a penalty box and more of a lounge.
Black Label buyers are in for a treat with two new interior themes: “Enlighten,” which mimics sunrise tones with birch accents, and “Atmospheric,” featuring Salt Crystal Grey leather and Radiant Copper details. Think boutique hotel meets private jet.
And let’s not forget sound. A 28-speaker Revel 3D audio system wraps around the cabin, with two speakers flanking the main screen like high-end bookshelf monitors. You don’t just listen to music in here—you host it.
Q: Is it still practical?
Absolutely. Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist simplify the hauling process. Cameras activate with your turn signals. Intersection Assist scans for oncoming traffic. A panoramic screen even projects your side views during lane changes, applying brakes if needed. Safety here feels like foresight, not fuss.
For those who dread commuting, BlueCruise comes standard. This hands-free highway driving tech now includes Lane Change Assist and a “subtle repositioning” feature, which gently nudges the Navigator away from encroaching semi-trucks. It’s like having a co-pilot with spatial awareness—and no small talk.
Q: And what about tech-savvy families?
Lincoln thought of that too. Each driver gets their own profile tied to a key or smartphone, adjusting seat positions, climate, and audio preferences. Kids watching Netflix on tablets? Navigator’s got 5G and four years of Lincoln Premium Connectivity, so streaming, gaming, and Zoom calls won’t lag—even when parked at soccer practice.
Q: Is it electrified?
Not yet. Lincoln hints at an electric future, but for now, this Navigator blends old-school V6 muscle with futuristic digital finesse. Think Bentley crossed with a Silicon Valley startup.
Q: Who is this for?
Anyone who wants their vehicle to be more than just a way to get from A to B. The Navigator is for the family CEO, the chauffeur of choice, the long-haul parent with an eye for design and a taste for comfort. It’s also for people who prefer not to shout about their wealth—but don’t mind if it whispers through 28 speakers.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Lincoln Navigator doesn’t just transport you. It recalibrates your mood. Whether you’re towing a boat, navigating a work call, or escaping with your eyes closed during Rejuvenate Mode, this SUV offers a truly holistic experience. It moves people, yes—but it also centers them.
