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
The Audi Q8 is a two-row SUV that radiates sportiness and luxuriousness.
Pros Athletic enough to satisfy enthusiasts, refined enough to coddle passengers, great mix of luxury and technology.
Cons Lower touchscreen can divert attention, feels sluggish in city driving, people-and-cargo room sacrificed to style.
Audi's big, aggressive Q8 is interesting and clever, with a side order of *whoa*
Pros Interesting, tech-laden SUV flagship that’s more practical and useful than it looks
Cons It’s not exactly subtle. Or cheap
Pros Handsome interior with spacious seats Composed ride and handling Powerful available V8 engines User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Below-average cargo capacity Subpar fuel economy High price
