What is the Lincoln Navigator?
The Navigator is Lincoln’s full-size luxury SUV, with three rows of seats and room for passengers and luggage. It is the brand’s flagship SUV, suited to people who want a spacious vehicle for family trips and everyday travel.
Lincoln launched the Navigator in 1998, entering the large luxury SUV market. Five generations have followed, with the latest beginning in 2025.
Navigator generations and engines
The first generation ran from 1998 to 2002, the second from 2003 to 2006, and the third from 2007 to 2017. The fourth followed from 2018 to 2024, and the fifth began in 2025. The 2003 redesign brought a revised exterior and a new interior; the 2018 model was an all-new flagship SUV with updated design and technology.
Across US and Canadian versions, engine sizes range from 3.5 L to 5.4 L. The listed fuels are petrol and flex fuel E85. Flex-fuel versions can use E85 as well as petrol.
How economical is the Lincoln Navigator?
The best combined US EPA rating is 19 MPG, and the lowest listed US consumption is 12.4 L/100 km under EPA testing. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 13.2 L/100 km under NRCan’s 5-cycle test. These results use different procedures and are not directly comparable.
US listings cover 1998–2027 and include 48 versions; Canadian listings cover 1999–2026 and include 24 versions. The figures span multiple model years and configurations.
Questions and answers
When did the Lincoln Navigator first go on sale?
The Navigator launched in 1998; its first generation ran from 1998 to 2002.
What fuels are listed for the Navigator?
Petrol and flex fuel E85.
What is the Navigator’s best combined EPA rating?
19 MPG.
Is the Navigator listed in Canada?
Yes. Canadian NRCan listings cover model years 1999–2026.
