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2021 Lincoln Navigator: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator is the trim lineup: Standard joined as the entry grade, while Base was dropped. Otherwise, the Navigator carried over without major mechanical, styling, safety, or technology updates.
About the 2021 Lincoln Navigator
4th generation, last year before the 2022 mid-cycle refresh
The Navigator is Lincoln’s full-size three-row luxury SUV, centered on quiet family travel, generous passenger and cargo room, strong twin-turbo power, and substantial towing capability. Lincoln presents it as a calm, first-class space for long trips, with power-folding seating, an adaptive ride, and comfort-focused technology. Its defining character is spacious, relaxed luxury rather than the more aggressive presentation of some truck-based competitors.
The Standard trim is a well-equipped three-row luxury SUV with a 450-hp twin-turbo V6, adaptive suspension, a 10-inch touchscreen, and heated seating in the first two rows. Reserve adds 24-way front seats, premium leather, a panoramic glass roof, and adaptive cruise control, while Black Label tops the range with 30-way massaging front seats, richer cabin themes, 20-speaker audio, standard 4WD, and factory towing hardware.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
Standard joined the lineup as the entry trim, while the former Base trim was dropped. Reserve and Black Label continued.
2021 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 | 20–21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 450 hp | 450 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 510 lb-ft | 510 lb-ft | 510 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8100–8300 lb | 6200–8100 lb | |
| Rear Legroom | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 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 | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Front Seats | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2021 Lincoln Navigator compared with the 2020 model?
The entry-level trim changed for 2021: Standard joined the lineup and Base was dropped. The engine, transmission, styling, safety suite, touchscreen system, suspension, and body structure otherwise carried over.
Did the 2021 Lincoln Navigator get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2021 Navigator retained its 450-hp 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission.
Did the 2021 Lincoln Navigator receive new safety or infotainment features?
No major safety or infotainment changes arrived for 2021. It kept the Lincoln Co-Pilot360 safety suite, 10-inch touchscreen, SYNC 3 system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Was 2021 the last Lincoln Navigator before the refresh?
Yes. The 2021 Navigator was the final model year before the broader exterior, technology, suspension, and driver-assistance update introduced for 2022.
Is a 2021 Lincoln Navigator meaningfully different from a 2020 model?
No, the two model years are not meaningfully different in their core hardware or equipment. The main distinction is the 2021 entry-trim lineup, so condition, mileage, and trim level are more useful comparison points.
2021 Lincoln Navigator Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Lincoln Navigator.
4.3
2021 Lincoln Navigator
(158 reviews)
“I have confidence in the performance of the vehicle and I feel safe in the vehicle.”
“They made a huge mistake taking away offering a CD player. My 2018 Nav had it and I used it all the time.”