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2020 Lincoln Navigator: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator is more standard technology across every trim, led by Phone As A Key and the Lincoln Co-Pilot360 safety suite. It is a light update rather than a redesign, and the Select trim leaves the lineup.
About the 2020 Lincoln Navigator
4th generation (2018-2021), third model year before the 2022 refresh.
Lincoln positions the Navigator as its flagship full-size luxury SUV, built to turn family travel into something closer to first-class travel. The model’s core appeal is a quiet, roomy three-row cabin, strong twin-turbo V6 power, substantial towing ability, and easy-to-use luxury tech. Compared with rivals that lean harder into flash or sportiness, the Navigator is sold more as a calm, upscale road-trip machine with genuine space for adults in all three rows.
The 2020 Navigator remains a large luxury SUV built for comfortable family travel, with a 450-hp twin-turbo V6 and three well-equipped trim levels. Reserve adds everyday upgrades such as 24-way front seats, adaptive cruise control, a panoramic roof, and a 360-degree camera, while Black Label tops the range with massaging 30-way seats, richer cabin materials, and a 20-speaker audio system.
What changed, by category
Tech and comfort
Phone As A Key, a wireless charging pad, heated and ventilated front seats, and power running boards become standard across the lineup.
Safety
The Lincoln Co-Pilot360 driver-assist suite becomes standard on every trim.
Styling
Reserve gains a Monochromatic appearance package.
Trim lineup
The Select trim is dropped, leaving base, Reserve, and Black Label models.
2020 Lincoln Navigator specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21–22 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 450 hp | 450 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 510 lb-ft | 510 lb-ft | 510 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8100–8300 lb | 8100–8300 lb | |
| Rear Legroom | 36.1–40.9 in | 36.1–40.9 in | 36.1–40.9 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Inflatable Seat Belts | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | |||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Front Seats | |||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Lincoln Navigator?
The biggest change is a broader list of standard technology. Every 2020 Navigator has Phone As A Key, the Lincoln Co-Pilot360 safety suite, a wireless charging pad, heated and ventilated front seats, and power running boards.
Was the 2020 Lincoln Navigator redesigned?
No, the 2020 Navigator was not redesigned. It remains part of the fourth generation introduced for 2018, with added standard equipment and a revised trim lineup for 2020.
Which Lincoln Navigator trim was dropped for 2020?
The Select trim was dropped for 2020. The remaining lineup consists of the base Navigator, Reserve, and Black Label.
What is the 2020 Navigator Monochromatic package?
The Monochromatic package is a new appearance treatment for the 2020 Navigator Reserve. It changes the SUV’s exterior look rather than its engine or basic design.
Is the 2020 Lincoln Navigator better equipped than the 2019 model?
Yes, the 2020 Navigator has more equipment fitted as standard across the lineup. Its added phone access, safety assistance, wireless charging, climate-controlled front seats, and power running boards make it a meaningful convenience upgrade over the 2019 model.
2020 Lincoln Navigator Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Lincoln Navigator.
4.4
2020 Lincoln Navigator
(145 reviews)
“HAVING FUN DRIVING THE NAVIGATOR, IF YOU CAN AFFORD THE PRICE, GO FOR IT, YOU WON'T REGRET, HAVE FUN”
“Of all the automobiles I have had in 70 years this Lincoln Navigator is the most special! Safety, comfort, reliability, ease of use HAVE ALL BEEN CONSIDERED AND ACCOMPLISHED.”