Introducing New 2021 Lincoln SUV Models

As the crown jewel in Lincoln's SUV lineup, the Navigator sets the standard of luxury for the brand while proving that it's more than just an upfitted Ford. The gargantuan Navigator offers three rows of seating and either a standard or long-wheelbase body style. Its cabin is lined with the good stuff—genuine leather, wood trim, metal accents—and the whole family can ride in comfort. A twin-turbocharged V-6 makes 450 horsepower, and the Navigator can tow up to 8700 pounds. But rival SUVs such as the BMW X7 and the Cadillac Escalade provide more on-road refinement, while others, such as the Mercedes-Benz GLS-class, offer more creature comforts. Still, the Navigator is pure American-style luxury, and that's something few of its competitors can match.
Looking like a slimmed down Aviator, the Lincoln Corsair distills the luxury automaker's new design language down to the compact-SUV class, where it's one of few American nameplates to choose from. The Corsair shares a platform with the Ford Escape, but there are few clues to its blue-collar roots, and its road presence is undeniably upscale. Lincoln offers three different powertrains (including a plug-in hybrid), and buyers will be pleased by the available luxury features inside the Corsair's cabin, although much of the good stuff requires shelling out for expensive packages. The Lincoln delivers a creamy ride, but it doesn't offer the same well-balanced handling as rivals such as the Audi Q5, the BMW X3, or the Mercedes-Benz GLC-class. The Corsair takes the same path as the larger Aviator and Navigator SUV, prioritizing comfort and style over driving enjoyment, and for many buyers, we expect that'll be quite enough.

The Lincoln Aviator is a three-row midsize luxury SUV based on the Ford Explorer. This new generation debuted just last year and takes its place between the bigger Navigator and the smaller MKC. It's priced competitively against its European rivals, though alternatives from Acura and Infiniti are more affordable.

The second-generation Aviator comes standard with a strong 400-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine. There's also a plug-in hybrid model that increases output to 494 hp and delivers an estimated 21 miles of electric-only propulsion. Overall, we like the Aviator, though it has a few flaws that keeps it from being our top-ranked midsize luxury SUV. Check out our Expert Rating to get our in-depth take on the 2021 Aviator.