2026 Lincoln Aviator vs. Navigator Specs and Performance

Twin-turbocharged power delivers soul-stirring performance in both the 2026 Lincoln Aviator and 2026 Lincoln Navigator. Overall, the Navigator is built with a slightly larger V6 engine that makes 432 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, compared to the 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque from the Aviator. The advantage in fuel economy goes to the Avigator, with up to 25 highway MPG versus 22 highway MPG in the Navigator. Select your ideal drivetrain and suspension with the Aviator, with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations available and your choice of the standard adaptive suspension or an optional air glide suspension. The Navigator boasts a standard 4x4 drivetrain and an adaptive suspension.

Compare the performance specs for both models in the following chart.

2026 Lincoln Aviator vs. Navigator Interior Features

Immerse yourself in a plush haven from the stresses of your day in either the 2026 Lincoln Aviator or 2026 Lincoln Navigator. Each model includes premium upholstery choices, including those with their respective Black Label™ trims, Perfect Position front seats with ventilation, heating, and massage functions, and second-row seating with heat and ventilation. Heated third-row seats are exclusively available with the Navigator, along with massaging second-row seats and the Lincoln Rejuvenate multisensory interior experience leveraging the vehicle’s interior displays, seat comfort settings, and digital scent capabilities.

Three rows of seating come standard in each SUV, accommodating up to seven in the Aviator and up to eight in the Navigator. The Navigator is a larger overall SUV, and it offers more legroom in all three rows. In terms of overall cargo space, both models offer generous accommodations — 75.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down in the Aviator and up to 107 cubic feet in the Navigator. If you desire even more cargo space, the Navigator is available in an extend-length model with up to 121.6 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume.

Shared interior features include:

• Lincoln soft touch or leather seating material
• Perfect Position front seats with massage functionality (30-way power-adjustable front seats in Aviator; 30-way driver’s seat and 28-way front passenger’s in Navigator)
• Heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats
• Second-row captain’s chairs
• Third-row PowerFold® split bench seat 
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power tilt/telescoping steering column
• Tri-zone climate control
• Frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Piano key shifter

2026 Lincoln Aviator vs. Navigator Exterior Design Features

Stunning and powerfully posed in their own right, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator and 2026 Lincoln Navigator command attention on the road or parked in your driveway. Their shared exterior features range from convenience features like heated side mirrors to a cabin-brightening panoramic Vista Roof®. For daily interactions, the Aviator provides access to features like soft-close doors, heated windshield wipers, and LED fog lamps. The Navigator stands out with larger 24-inch wheels and its unique split gate design that drops down the lower half of the rear hatch like a tailgate and raises the upper half like a traditional liftgate.

Shared exterior features include:

• 22-in. wheels
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Roof rack side rails
• Illuminated Lincoln star logo
• Panoramic Vista Roof with power sunshade
• Lincoln Embrace welcome lighting
• Adaptive pixel headlamps with dynamic bending
• Power-adjustable, Autofold, heated sideview mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, memory, and auto-dimming driver’s side

2026 Lincoln Aviator vs. Navigator Safety & Technology

Sharing many of the same sophisticated safety and connectivity features, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator and 2026 Lincoln Navigator make every moment behind the wheel more connected and confident. Every drive gets the support of Lincoln Co-Pilot360® Drive 2.0, no matter the model you pick, as well as hands-free highway driving convenience with Lincoln BlueCruise.

Across the dash, their interior displays set the two luxury SUVs apart in dramatic fashion. The large Navigator is fittingly equipped with a 48-inch panoramic display across the top of the dashboard, with a lower 11.1-inch touchscreen for all your key controls and menus. Conversely, the Aviator features a standard 13.2-inch touchscreen as your central infotainment hub, supplemented by an available head-up display. For spectacular audio clarity, both SUVs offer the Revel® Ultima 3D audio system with 28 speakers.

Shared safety and technology features include:

• Lincoln BlueCruise hands-free highway driving
• Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Drive 2.0
  • 360-degree camera
  • Adaptive cruise control, including lane centering assist, stop and go, and predictive speed assist
  • Auto high beams
  • Blind spot assist
  • Blind spot information system
  • Evasive steer assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Lane keeping system
  • Intersection assist
  • Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking
  • Post-collision braking
  • Rearview camera
  • Reverse brake assist
• Cross-traffic braking 
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Wireless charging pad
• Phone as a key
• Revel Ultima 3D audio system with 28 speakers

2026 Lincoln Aviator & Navigator for Sale in Barrington, IL

Your new luxury SUV awaits your consideration at Wickstrom Lincoln. We are proud to be your local Lincoln Aviator and Navigator dealership in Barrington, IL, with a carefully curated selection of new luxury SUVs available. Once you locate your ideal model, book a test drive appointment and visit us at your convenience. Please direct any inquiries about our available models to your dedicated Wickstrom Lincoln representative online or by calling (847) 382-5600.