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Lincoln Navigator: Lincoln Navigator: The Full-Size Luxury SUV Flagship
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Lincoln Navigator: The Full-Size Luxury SUV Flagship

The Navigator is Lincoln's flagship full-size SUV, a spacious, opulent three-row luxury hauler that helped create the luxury SUV class.

Launched in 1998, the Navigator was one of the vehicles that pioneered the full-size luxury SUV segment, bringing genuine luxury to the body-on-frame Expedition platform. It became hugely popular and influential, defining the large luxury SUV.

The modern Navigator offers a powerful twin-turbo V6, three rows of spacious seating, available extended-length versions, and an exceptionally luxurious, technology-rich interior. It competes directly with the Cadillac Escalade for full-size luxury SUV supremacy.

As Lincoln's flagship, the Navigator combines commanding presence, towing capability, and limousine-grade comfort, remaining a cornerstone of the brand.

Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Navigator

When was the Navigator launched?
The Lincoln Navigator launched in 1998.
What does the Navigator compete with?
The Navigator competes directly with the Cadillac Escalade.
What platform is the Navigator based on?
The Navigator is based on the body-on-frame Ford Expedition platform.
How many rows does the Navigator have?
The Navigator offers three rows of spacious seating.
Why is the Navigator significant?
It helped pioneer and define the full-size luxury SUV segment.

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