Article content One of the major themes of contemporary concept vehicles is the “lounge on wheels” notion, and Lincoln has propelled that idea into production with its all-new fifth-generation 2025 Navigator Reserve. During the global reveal of the full-size premium four-wheel-drive SUV in Monterey, California this evening, the vast majority of the talking points focused on cabin creature comforts, from improved seating for all three rows to the “immersive” 48-inch panoramic display; and from the newly reshaped steering wheel to Lincoln Rejuvenate, something press notes refer to as a “spa on wheels.” No mention of powertrain, transmission, or other mechanical bits that get the hulking sport-ute up to speed or slowed down.
For the record, and after some post-presentation digging, it seems there are no real changes on that front, apart from new twin turbochargers, required to keep the power ratings the same as the outgoing model after some updated emission tweaks. So, the tried-and-true 3.5-litre V6 still pumps out 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.
The rear suspension also received some small updates to accommodate the optional 24-inch wheels, the largest ever to roll on a Navigator in the model’s 26-year history. The dimensions of the Navigator are also unchanged. What’s new on the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve? The biggest updates to the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve are found in the cabin and on the tailgate.
The latter, for the first time ever in a L.