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2015 Lincoln Navigator: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2015 Lincoln Navigator is its new 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, which replaces the old 5.4-liter V8. This is also a major mid-cycle update, with refreshed styling, a reworked dashboard, and more standard safety and convenience features.
About the 2015 Lincoln Navigator
3rd generation (2007-2017), major 2015 refresh year.
Lincoln markets the Navigator as a full-size luxury SUV for big families and long trips, pairing real trailer-pulling ability with a quieter, more upscale cabin than a mainstream large SUV. The pitch centers on power, beauty, and room: adult-friendly three-row seating, generous cargo space, easy highway comfort, and enough muscle to haul boats or campers. Compared with rivals, the Navigator leans more toward a smooth ride and leather-lined comfort than flashy styling or sharp-edged sportiness.
The 2015 Navigator is a three-row luxury SUV focused on family space, towing strength, and everyday comfort. Its cabin has leather seating, heated and cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, and a power-folding third row. The Reserve package mainly adds richer interior materials and appearance details rather than changing the SUV’s basic purpose.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 replaces the 5.4-liter V8, and a new six-speed automatic handles shifting. The prior flexible-fuel setup is dropped.
Styling
The front and rear are refreshed with Lincoln’s split-wing grille, a reshaped hood, revised lighting, and a new tailgate design. Inside, the dashboard and instrument panel receive a new layout and materials.
Safety
Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rearview camera become standard. Four-wheel-drive models also gain hill descent control and hill start assist.
Tech
Push-button start, remote start, an 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC and MyLincoln Touch, and an LED-backlit gauge cluster become standard.
Structural
The basic body and frame carry over, but the Navigator gains electric power steering and new suspension damping hardware on some versions.
2015 Lincoln Navigator specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd SelShft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 15–16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20–22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 380 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8500–8700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 103.3–128.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.7 in |
| Seats | 8 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Alarm System | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Rear View Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Roof Rails | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| USB Ports | |
| Cooled Seats | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Push-Button Engine Start | |
| Remote Start | |
| Third Row Seat | |
| Tilt Wheel | |
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2015 Lincoln Navigator?
The biggest change is the switch from a 5.4-liter V8 to a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6. The 2015 model also receives a new six-speed automatic, refreshed styling, a reworked dashboard, and additional standard technology.
Does the 2015 Lincoln Navigator have a V8?
No. Every 2015 Navigator uses a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 paired with a six-speed automatic; the previous model’s 5.4-liter V8 is gone.
Was the 2015 Lincoln Navigator fully redesigned?
No. The 2015 Navigator is a major mid-cycle refresh rather than a full redesign. It keeps the third-generation model’s basic body and frame but receives new front and rear styling, a revised interior, and substantial mechanical and equipment updates.
What safety equipment became standard on the 2015 Lincoln Navigator?
Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rearview camera became standard for 2015. Four-wheel-drive Navigators also gained hill descent control and hill start assist.
Is the 2015 Lincoln Navigator meaningfully different from the 2014 model?
Yes. The 2015 is meaningfully updated with a twin-turbo V6 instead of a V8, a new six-speed automatic, revised exterior styling, a reworked dashboard, and more standard safety and convenience equipment. It is still based on the same underlying generation as the 2014 model.
2015 Lincoln Navigator Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Lincoln Navigator.
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2015 Lincoln Navigator
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“My only complaint is that the placement of my left foot is uncomfortable while driving and I have to keep moving it around. Seems like the angle of the firewall is not quite right.”
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