2016 Lincoln Navigator Select

The 2016 Navigator is Lincoln's full-size SUV, the one you cross-shop with the Escalade and the Expedition. It drives like a big, comfortable cruiser, and the ride stays smooth even over rough pavement. Inside, you get a genuinely luxurious cabin with plenty of room for seven and a power-folding third row. Owners praise the quiet, silent ride and the long list of standard features that make it feel special. The Select is the entry-level Navigator, so you miss out on the Reserve's upgraded leather and 22-inch wheels but pay thousands less. Under the hood, the 3.5L V6 makes 380 horsepower and pulls strongly thanks to 460 lb-ft of torque, though the six-speed automatic can feel a gear short under hard acceleration. Even the Select comes with Lincoln's power-deploying running boards standard, which is a nice touch when you're loading kids or cargo.