# Lincoln Navigator specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 17-18 - **Drive:** 4WD, RWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Lincoln Navigator is a midsize/large SUV rated at 17-18 mpg combined. Engines: 3.5L V6 turbo. ## Every 2027 Lincoln Navigator version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Navigator 2WD | 3.5L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 16/23 | 18 mpg | $3,700 | 481 g/mi | | Navigator 4WD | 3.5L V6 turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 15/22 | 17 mpg | $3,950 | 523 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Lincoln Navigator specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17-18 | | 2026 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD | 17 | | 2025 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD | 17 | | 2024 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD | 18 | | 2023 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17-19 | | 2022 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 18-19 | | 2021 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17-18 | | 2020 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 18-19 | | 2019 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 18-19 | | 2018 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 18-19 | | 2017 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-17 | | 2016 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-18 | | 2015 | 3.5L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-18 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Navigator changed over the years? - **2027:** RWD became available; combined mpg went from 17 to 17-18. - **2025:** combined mpg went from 18 to 17. - **2024:** RWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 17-19 to 18. - **2023:** combined mpg went from 18-19 to 17-19. - **2022:** combined mpg went from 17-18 to 18-19. - **2021:** combined mpg went from 18-19 to 17-18. - **2018:** combined mpg went from 16-17 to 18-19. - **2017:** combined mpg went from 16-18 to 16-17. ## What does it cost to run a Navigator? The EPA puts the 2027 Lincoln Navigator's fuel cost at **$3,700-$3,950 a year**, against about $3,000 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 28% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $19,125 in fuel. ## Navigator vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 | | [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 | | [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 | | [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 | | [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 | | [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 | Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Lincoln Navigator get? The 2027 Lincoln Navigator is EPA-rated at 17-18 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Lincoln Navigator have? The 2027 Lincoln Navigator comes with: 3.5L V6 turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with 4WD and RWD. ### Is there a hybrid Lincoln Navigator? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the Lincoln Navigator has no hybrid version. ### Which Lincoln Navigator year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2023 Lincoln Navigator has the highest combined rating, up to 19 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Lincoln Navigator for a year? About $3,700-$3,950 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Lincoln Navigator? The most efficient 2027 version, the Navigator 2WD, is rated 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Lincoln Navigator emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 481-523 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 Lincoln Navigator come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Lincoln Navigator is offered with 4WD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Lincoln Navigator cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,700-$3,950 compares with about $3,000 for other current midsize/large SUV models. 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