Looking for a Lincoln Navigator for Sale? See how it Compares with the GMC Yukon

The luxury full-size SUV segment is packed with contenders to earn your business. Two of the best sellers include the 2020 Lincoln Navigator and GMC Yukon. Both seat 8 passengers, available in multiple trim levels, and packed with technology and driver-assisted features. But there are multiple areas where they’re miles apart.

Let’s take some time to compare the 2020 Lincoln Navigator vs GMC Yukon. In the information below, we’ll put these two luxury SUVs to the ultimate challenge. Important consumer attributes including engine and performance options, interior appointments, technology and connectivity, and of course, driver-assisted safety features.

In the end, we’ll explain why the 2020 Lincoln Navigator is arguably the best bang for your buck in this competitive segment. And why Coccia Lincoln is the best Pennsylvania Lincoln dealership to see one up close.

What's New for 2020?

The 2020 Navigator has received some minor changes, mainly focused on standard inclusions. Each Lincoln Navigator now features standard heated and ventilated front seats, power-operated running boards, adaptive dampers, and automatic high-beams. An update with technology features an enhanced Sync infotainment software which permits Navigator owners to use their smartphone as a key.

There are also some color changes for 2020. New exterior colors include Pristine White, Silver Radiance, and Red Carpet. Lincoln’s Co-Pilot360 now offers blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beams, rear-cross traffic alert, forward-collision warning, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking, and a backup camera that includes a camera washer.

The 2020 GMC Yukon was redesigned last year, so it arrives at dealerships mainly unchanged.

Engine Performance & Power

If you prefer simplicity with your luxury SUVs powertrain, you’ll embrace the 2020 Lincoln Navigator. This year’s edition is equipped with a potent 3.5-liter V6 Twin-Turbocharged engine. It produces 450 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft of torque. This engine is connected to a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel drive being the standard offering through the line-up.

Four-wheel drive can be added to each Lincoln Navigator. A transmission oil cooler helps to improve towing capacity and capability, which is 8,700-pounds in RWD and 8,300-pounds in FWD configuration. The Lincoln Navigator returns an EPA-estimated 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 mpg highway.

The GMC Yukon offers a few powertrain configurations. The standard is a 5.3-liter V8 that produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft of torque and paired with a six-speed automatic. The upgrade is a 6.2-liter V8 generating 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft or torque. Fuel economy for the 5.3-liter is 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg highway, while the larger engine returns 14 mpg city / 20 mpg highway.

Interior Technology & Connectivity

The interior appointments with the 2020 Lincoln Navigator truly elevate it over the competition. The cabin of the Lincoln Navigator is luxurious and spacious. High quality materials such as open-pore wood trim are available in multiple trim levels. The 2020 Navigator offers comfortable seating for eight adults, 172 cubic-feet of passenger volume, and 103.3 cu.-ft of cargo volume behind the first row.

It is available with tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control with rear auxiliary controls and vents, Genuine Wood Trim, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel. The Navigator also includes a remote starting system, which electrically starts your vehicle with a simple push of a button.

The wireless charging pad is added to provide power to Qi enabled devices. Ambient lighting allows drivers to adjust interior light levels to comfortable settings. Finally, the hand-free liftgate is a helpful feature that provides easier access to the rear cargo area, making loading groceries simple and safer.

The infotainment system is displayed on a 10-inch LCD Capacitive Center Stack Touchscreen with Swipe Capability. It includes voice-activated navigation, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, and optional 30-way adjustable massaging front seats.

The Lincoln Way App is a convenient addition that connects your mobile device to the Navigator. It allows you to remote start, unlock the vehicle, and arm the security system. Consider it as a secondary key for the Navigator.

The Yukon features a similar interior dimension as the Yukon, but interior appointments are not as lavish as the Navigator. The Yukon is offered with an eight-inch Infotainment screen with navigation, a Bose® premium audio system. However, enhanced interior options that come standard with the Navigator are upgrades in Yukon Denali editions.

Safety and Driver-Assisted Technology

The Lincoln Navigator received a five-star crash rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2019 – and is expected to receive similar grades in 2020. One of the latest innovations offered standard through the line-up of 2020 Navigators is the addition of Co-Pilot360, which we introduced inclusions above.

An item not listed above, that is also offered with the 2020 Lincoln Navigator is a Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking system. It uses a series of sensors and technology enhancements to detect potential collisions. If one is detected, and the driver does not act, the system automatically engages emergency braking to slow the vehicle.

The Yukon is likewise equipped with similar safety ratings and driver-assisted technology features. In this important consumer attribute, each automaker stands tall.

The Verdict – 2020 Lincoln Navigator Best Bang for the Buck

In the end, it’s clear to see that the Lincoln Navigator is heads and shoulders ahead of the GMC Yukon. The luxury materials across the line-up, flexibility of configuration and trim levels, and potent powertrain combination allows its owners to navigate roads in comfort.

If you’re looking for a new luxury SUV in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Coccia Lincoln is the dealership you can trust. For more than 35 years, Coccia Lincoln has served Philadelphia residents with a focus on quality, honesty, and integrity.

We always maintain an ample inventory of new and previously owned Lincolns, in multiple colors and trim levels. This allows you to find the perfect one for your taste, needs, and of course, budget. Take time to visit Coccia Lincoln today and test drive a new 2020 Lincoln Navigator.