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
Pros Tremendously powerful six-cylinder engine Grip and handling are excellent Sleeker styling than the related X3 M
Cons Excessively stiff ride Rear headroom is a bit tight Sloping roofline compromises cargo space and visibility
Like the regular X4, the high-performance X4 M receives some subtle styling upgrades for 2022. Larger grille openings, narrower headlamps, and reworked front and rear bumpers distinguish the refreshed X4 M from last year's model. The infotainment display has grown from 10.3 to 12.3 inches. More meaningful to us driving enthusiasts is a rework of the SUV's engine to produce more torque; horsepower remains the same across both X4 M models.
Pros Rip-snorting engine, bonkers acceleration, handling agile enough to trick you into thinking it's a sports car.
Cons Hard-edged ride, lacks the practicality of the mechanically-similar X3 M, coupe-like styling may not be for everyone.