While the Ford Motor Co. continues to produce mass-market trucks and SUVs for the everyday consumer, its upscale Lincoln brand is focused on delivering an experience to consumers that is unforgettable.

Whether it be from technology or styling or even ride quality, Lincoln is here to prove one thing: that it is the upscale American luxury brand that all consumers deserve to experience.

This week’s tester is a 2026 Lincoln Navigator Reserve 4×4. Packing a heavy interior rework and a massive styling update for 2026, this American flagship demands attention. It stands out in Gray Mist Metallic paint, a color that complements the Reserve’s upgraded chrome exterior accents and massive 22-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Mated to standard four-wheel drive, this luxury hauler is built to move families in comfort while maintaining a serious, modern presence on the road.

Powering the Navigator is Lincoln’s proven 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine producing 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission this combo means business.

In typical Grasso’s Garage fashion, we paid close attention to how this beast handles its weight. On the highway, the Navigator glides over road surfaces like riding on your couch. However, on winding, lower-speed roads, you get that sense of security and rigidity from the truck-based platform.

On the inside, Lincoln has raised the bar significantly to compete with the Cadillac Escalade. The eye-grab is the jaw-dropping 48-inch panoramic display that spans the entire width of the dashboard, doubling as your head-up display. The interior acts as a sanctuary, boasting front massaging seats, dual-zone climate control, and a huge panoramic sunroof providing tons of natural light.

Four years of BlueCruise hands-free highway driving tech comes standard and is easy to use.

Pricing out at just over $100K, the Lincoln Navigator Reserve 4×4 gives the competition a real run for its money on comfort, design and usability. Its interior sanctuary is really something to enjoy and certainly delivers the upscale vibe that consumers in this category are looking to experience.

2026 Lincoln Navigator 4X4 Reserve

MSRP: $101,995

MPG: 15 city / 22 highway / 18.8 as tested

As Tested: $112,985

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