The 2027 Lincoln Navigator adds rear-wheel-drive availability across the lineup, giving buyers another way to configure the full-size luxury SUV. It also changes colors, wheel choices and interior options, while making the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package optional across all 4×4 series.
That last detail matters if the Navigator will pull a boat or camper. The maximum tow rating depends on drivetrain, tow equipment and wheel size. Here is what changes for 2027, along with powertrain, space and pricing details.
New RWD choices, colors and cabin options
Lincoln’s 2027 Navigator model information confirms rear-wheel drive is available throughout the range. The lineup still includes Premiere, Reserve and Black Label, each offered in standard and extended-length Navigator L form.
New exterior colors include Nocturnal Blue, Bronze Fire and Frosted Fig, with availability depending on the model. Black Label gains new 24-inch wheel choices. Inside, Afterglow becomes available on Premiere and Reserve, and Reserve adds an available power-reclining third-row bench with a 40/20/40 split.
Those are the model-year changes to distinguish from the existing Navigator features. The panoramic dashboard display, Lincoln Split Gate and available Rejuvenate cabin experience remain important parts of the vehicle, but they are not new inventions for 2027.
440-hp V6 power, but several different towing limits
The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 produces 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic. Lincoln’s power ratings are based on premium fuel.
For maximum towing, Lincoln lists 8,700 pounds for both standard and L models equipped with 4×4, the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package and 22-inch wheels. Choosing 24-inch wheels reduces that to 8,500 pounds for the standard Navigator and 8,400 pounds for Navigator L.
Rear-wheel-drive versions have lower limits: 6,200 pounds for the standard model and 6,600 pounds for Navigator L. The tow package adds a trailer brake controller, a two-speed transfer case with neutral tow and Slow Climb mode, and a 26-mm engine radiator. Confirm the equipment and vehicle-specific ratings before matching a trailer; the headline 8,700-pound number does not apply to every Navigator.
Navigator versus Navigator L: the space difference
The standard Navigator measures 210.0 inches long on a 122.5-inch wheelbase. Navigator L stretches to 221.9 inches on a 131.5-inch wheelbase. Both are 78.3 inches tall and 94.6 inches wide including mirrors, according to Lincoln’s specifications.
With all three rows in use, the standard model has 22.9 cubic feet of cargo space, compared with 37.4 cubic feet in Navigator L. Maximum cargo volume with the second and third rows folded is 107 cubic feet in the standard model and 121.6 in the L.
That makes the longer model especially relevant for families regularly traveling with third-row passengers and their bags. The extra 11.9 inches also affects garage and parking fit. Standard second-row captain’s chairs provide seven-passenger seating; an available second-row bench raises capacity to eight on Premiere and Reserve.
2027 Navigator prices and which upgrades to compare
Lincoln lists standard-length starting MSRPs of $89,995 for Premiere, $99,995 for Reserve and $114,995 for Black Label. The 2027 destination charge is $2,895, bringing those starting totals to $92,890, $102,890 and $117,890 before options, taxes and dealer fees. Navigator L starts $3,000 higher within each trim.
Premiere includes four years of BlueCruise, connectivity and the Lincoln Security Package. Reserve adds equipment including Rejuvenate with Digital Scents, 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio, power running boards, premium leather seating surfaces and a panoramic roof. Black Label adds its interior themes, materials and ownership benefits.
For buyers who tow, the best configuration starts with the trailer requirement, then the drivetrain, tow package and wheels. For families primarily hauling people, compare the cargo space with the third row raised before moving up a trim. The new RWD option broadens the choices, but it should not be mistaken for a way to retain the maximum 4×4 towing rating.
