“It is very comfortable, even the third row of seats has plenty of room for an adult. There is plenty of cargo room. It is very easy for our family of six plus our dog to travel. It is easy to drive and park considering its size. I don't feel that is too big for running errands around town. I enjoy driving this car.”
2017 Lincoln Navigator: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator is a quiet carryover with no major product changes. It is also the final model year before the fully redesigned 2018 Navigator.
About the 2017 Lincoln Navigator
3rd generation Navigator (2007-2017), in the 2015-2017 refreshed phase; 2017 is the final year before the all-new 4th generation arrived for 2018.
For 2017, the Navigator is Lincoln’s full-size three-row luxury SUV for buyers who need real passenger room, strong towing ability, and a quieter, more upscale cabin than a mainstream truck-based SUV. Lincoln markets it around confident power, spacious family travel, and thoughtful comfort features such as heated seating, easy third-row folding, and a polished interior. Its biggest draws are size, towing strength, long-wheelbase Navigator L space, and a calmer luxury feel rather than sporty handling.
Select is the entry point, but it still has leather seating, heated and cooled front seats, an 8-inch touchscreen with navigation, blind-spot monitoring, and a heavy-duty tow package. Reserve adds richer leather throughout the three-row cabin and an adaptive suspension designed to smooth out the ride. Both trims use a 380-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 and a 6-speed automatic.
2017 Lincoln Navigator specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd SelectShift / Auto, 6-Spd SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd SelectShift / Auto, 6-Spd SelShft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20–21 mpg | 20–21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 380 hp | 380 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8300–8700 lb | 8300–8700 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 37.7 in | 37.7 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Cooled Seats | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Interior Trim | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Third Row Seat | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Lincoln Navigator?
Nothing significant changed on the 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The powertrain, Select and Reserve trim lineup, styling, safety equipment, and touchscreen system all carried over from 2016.
Was the 2017 Lincoln Navigator redesigned?
No, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator was not redesigned. It was the final year of the third generation and retained the update introduced for 2015; a fully redesigned Navigator arrived for 2018.
What engine does the 2017 Lincoln Navigator have?
Every 2017 Lincoln Navigator has a 380-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 paired with a 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions were part of the lineup.
What is the difference between the 2017 Navigator Select and Reserve?
The 2017 Navigator Reserve is the more comfort-focused trim. It adds premium leather in all three rows, leather-wrapped upper cabin surfaces, and an adaptive suspension, while Select retains the core leather seating, navigation, THX audio, safety, and towing features.
Did the 2017 Lincoln Navigator receive new safety or touchscreen technology?
No, the 2017 Navigator received no lineup-wide safety or touchscreen upgrade. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors, the 8-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen, navigation, and THX audio carried over.
2017 Lincoln Navigator Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Lincoln Navigator.
4.3
2017 Lincoln Navigator
(98 reviews)
“Great vehicle except the vehicle honks every single time a door is shut and the motor is on unless you leave the keys inside. That is freakishly annoying.”
“The vehicle itself is great. For what is considered top-of-the-line luxury, however, the technology level of its electronics is disappointing. Navigation system or level of interfacing with smart phones seems we'll outdated.”