Lincoln Navigator vs. Jeep Grand Wagoneer: Full Size Luxury in St. Charles County

Compare  |  St. Peters, MO Two big three row SUVs with twin turbo V6 engines and very different ideas about what luxury should feel like. This is how they line up for families and towing around here. Both of these SUVs got serious redesigns recently, and both dropped the V8 for a twin turbo V6. So the old shorthand about engines doesn't help much anymore. The Lincoln Navigator and the Infiniti QX80 now split on cabin design, cargo layout, size options and the driver assist systems that do the work on a long highway run. We sell the Lincoln Navigator, so we have a side in this. We've tried to be fair to the Infiniti QX80 anyway, because it's a good SUV and some shoppers are going to like it more. What follows covers how each one drives, where each one makes the most sense for a St. Charles County household, and the questions to bring on a test drive. Quick answer: Choose the Lincoln Navigator if you want the ultrawide 48 inch panoramic display, the two piece Split Gate, and the option of the longer Lincoln Navigator L for more cargo behind the third row. Choose the Infiniti QX80 if you like features such as biometric cooling for second row passengers, Invisible Hood View for tight parking and Klipsch audio. Both offer three rows and hands free highway driving on select trims. Engines Twin turbo V6 in both Lincoln only Lincoln Navigator L, Split Gate Infiniti QX80 only Biometric cooling In this post How they compare Inside the cabin Cargo and seating Highway and towing How to decide How Do the Lincoln Navigator and Infiniti QX80 Compare? On paper they look closer than they used to. The Lincoln Navigator runs a twin turbo 3.5 liter V6 with a 10 speed automatic. The Infiniti QX80 switched to its own twin turbo 3.5 liter V6 when it was redesigned for 2025, paired with a nine speed automatic. Both have three rows and both are built to tow. Where they part ways is the feel inside. The Lincoln Navigator leans into a wide, open cabin with one screen that runs across the dash. The Infiniti QX80 uses two 14.3 inch touchscreens plus a separate 9 inch screen for climate, seats and drive modes. Neither layout is wrong. Sit in both and you'll know quickly which one you'd rather live with. We keep a side by side on our 2026 Lincoln Navigator comparison page if you want to see how the Lincoln Navigator lines up against the Infiniti QX80 and two other full size rivals. Which One Has the Nicer Cabin and Technology? The Lincoln Navigator's centerpiece is its 48 inch panoramic display across the dash, with Lincoln Digital Experience built on Google. Available Lincoln Rejuvenate pairs seat massage, heating and ventilation with lighting, sound and scent while you're parked. Black Label themes like Atmospheric add quilted seat inserts and their own materials. The Infiniti QX80 has a few clever ideas of its own. Biometric cooling detects when a second row passenger is warm and cools them automatically, which is a real perk on a humid July afternoon in the 90s. Klipsch audio comes in 14 or 24 speaker versions, and an available air suspension can adjust ride height. The Lincoln Navigator fits you if You want one wide display instead of separate screens You need more cargo room behind the third row and would consider the Lincoln Navigator L You like the idea of a split tailgate you can sit on at a game You want BlueCruise hands free highway driving and plan to keep a plan active The Infiniti QX80 fits you if You want biometric cooling for kids in the second row You park in tight garages and like the Invisible Hood View camera You prefer a dedicated control screen for climate and seats You want seating for eight with a second row bench Shop the Lincoln Navigator Value Your Trade Which Is Better for Cargo, Car Seats and the Third Row? Size choice is the clearest difference. The Lincoln Navigator comes in a standard length and the longer Lincoln Navigator L, which adds room behind the third row. If you haul hockey bags, a stroller and groceries in the same trip, that extra length matters. The Lincoln Navigator's third row splits 40/20/40, so you can fold one side for long items and still seat a passenger. The Lincoln Split Gate is the other piece. It opens in two parts, and the lower half can serve as a seat, which is handy at a Saturday soccer game or a summer evening at Frontier Park. The Infiniti QX80 offers up to eight seats with a second row bench, and captain's chairs are available. Bring the car seats you use every day and try them in both before you decide. Sit in both and you'll know quickly which one you'd rather live with. Which Is Better for Highway Trips and Towing? Both handle a weekend run to Lake of the Ozarks. Lincoln BlueCruise offers hands free driving on qualifying divided highways with an active plan or trial. The Infiniti QX80's ProPILOT Assist 2.1 also allows hands off driving in certain highway conditions and is offered on select trims. Both systems need you watching the road. For towing, both are rated for real loads when properly equipped. Ask our team for the exact Lincoln Navigator rating on the vehicle you're looking at, since drivetrain and packages change it. For 2027, rear wheel drive is standard on the Lincoln Navigator with four wheel drive available, and Ford Authority reports the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package comes only with four wheel drive. St. Peters driver tip Test drive both on the same loop: Mid Rivers Mall Drive to I-70, west to the Highway 79 exit, then back toward the store on Mexico Road. You'll get stop and go, a highway merge and a slower surface road in about half an hour, which tells you more than a lap around the block. How Should a St. Charles County Family Choose Between Them? Start with how you use the back of the vehicle. If the third row and cargo area get full most weekends, the Lincoln Navigator L is hard to match. If your third row mostly stays folded and you care more about clever comfort features up front, the Infiniti QX80 deserves a long look. Then think about where you'll get it serviced. The Lincoln Navigator from our store can come with complimentary Pickup and Delivery while it's inside the new vehicle limited warranty, which saves a trip to the store on service days. Warranty Forever on qualifying vehicles A qualifying Lincoln Navigator bought from our store can include Warranty Forever, which covers listed engine, transmission and drive axle parts for as long as you own it, with no deductible. The coverage stays with you, not the vehicle, so it doesn't transfer to the next owner. Learn About Warranty Forever Questions Shoppers Ask About Engines and Driving Does the Infiniti QX80 still have a V8? + No. Infiniti replaced the V8 with a twin turbo 3.5 liter V6 when the Infiniti QX80 was redesigned for 2025. Does the Lincoln Navigator come with four wheel drive? + Yes. For 2027, rear wheel drive is standard and four wheel drive is available on every trim. Many St. Charles County buyers choose four wheel drive for winter roads. Which one is quieter on the highway? + Both are built for quiet cruising. Drive them back to back on I-70 at the same speed and listen for yourself, since road surface makes a big difference. Questions Shoppers Ask About Hands Free Driving Is BlueCruise the same as ProPILOT Assist 2.1? + They do similar jobs. Each allows hands free or hands off driving in certain highway conditions, and each has its own rules for where it works. Neither replaces an attentive driver. Does BlueCruise need a subscription? + BlueCruise needs an active plan or trial. Ask us what's included on the Lincoln Navigator you're looking at. Is ProPILOT Assist 2.1 on every Infiniti QX80? + No. Infiniti offers it on select trims, so check the specific vehicle's equipment list. Questions Shoppers Ask About Space and Seating What is the Lincoln Navigator L? + It's the longer version of the Lincoln Navigator, with more cargo room behind the third row. Can the Infiniti QX80 seat eight? + Yes, with a second row bench. Captain's chairs are available and reduce seating to seven. What is the Lincoln Split Gate? + It's a rear gate that opens in two parts. The lower section can be used as a seat, a lot like a pickup tailgate. Questions Shoppers Ask About Features What is biometric cooling on the Infiniti QX80? + It detects when a second row passenger is too warm and directs cool air to them automatically. What is Lincoln Rejuvenate? + It's an available Lincoln Navigator feature that combines seat massage, heating and ventilation with lighting, audio, scent and imagery. It only works while the vehicle is in Park. Do both have premium audio? + Yes. The Lincoln Navigator offers a 28 speaker Revel Ultima 3D system, and the Infiniti QX80 offers Klipsch audio with 14 or 24 speakers. Questions Shoppers Ask About Buying in St. Peters Can I test drive a Lincoln Navigator at Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters? + Yes. Call 636-441-4400 to set a time so the vehicle you want is ready when you arrive. Can I line up financing before I come see a Lincoln Navigator? + Yes. Our Get Pre Approved page lets you start online. Where is the store? + We're at 4760 North Service Road in St. Peters, along I-70. Browse Our New Lincoln Inventory See every Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Navigator L in stock. Shop New Inventory Walk the Lincoln Lineup See how the Lincoln Navigator sits next to the Aviator and Nautilus. 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New Model Year  |  St. Peters, MO Lincoln redesigned its full size flagship for 2025. New face, new cabin, a tailgate that turns into a seat, and the same proven V6 underneath. We've had more calls about the new Navigator this winter than about anything else on the lineup. Most start the same way. Someone saw photos of that dashboard screen and wants to know if it looks that big in person. It does. The 2025 Lincoln Navigator is the start of a new generation, and nearly everything you see and touch has been redone. Some of the important parts were left alone on purpose. Below is what changed, what stayed the same, and what St. Charles County families should look at when the first ones reach our lot this spring. Quick answer: The 2025 Lincoln Navigator gets a new exterior, a new interior with a 48 inch panoramic display, a split tailgate, the Lincoln Rejuvenate wellness feature and BlueCruise hands free highway driving on every trim. The twin turbo V6, 10 speed automatic and four wheel drive carry over. The lineup is now Reserve and Black Label, each offered in standard length or as the longer Navigator L. Trims Reserve and Black Label Lengths Navigator and Navigator L Carried over Twin turbo V6 and 4WD In this post The new look The split tailgate The new cabin What stayed the same Trims and tech Shopping one in St. Peters What Looks Different on the Outside? Lincoln gave the Navigator the same design direction it introduced on the current Lincoln Nautilus. Up front, the lights are slimmer, the grille is wider, and the Lincoln star in the middle lights up. Around back, a light bar wraps across the tailgate. Wheel sizes run to 22 and 24 inches depending on the trim and package. The bigger wheels look great in the driveway. If you drive a lot of rough pavement in the spring, ask to ride on both sizes before you choose, since tire sidewall height changes how sharp bumps feel. The look will divide people the way bold redesigns always do. Our advice is to see it in person, in daylight, before deciding how you feel. Photos don't show the proportions well. How Does the New Split Tailgate Work? This is the change owners are most likely to use every week. The tailgate now opens in two pieces. The large upper glass and panel section lifts like a normal liftgate, and a lower section folds down to make a ledge you can sit on or slide gear across. Because the upper section is smaller than a full liftgate, it needs less room to swing up. That helps in a garage with a low ceiling or a tight spot at a busy lot. The lower ledge gives you a place to sit and lace up boots, change a toddler's shoes or hand out drinks at a game. St. Peters driver tip Think about where you'd use that tailgate seat. A Friday night football game in Cottleville, a pause at the Katy Trail trailhead in Defiance before a ride, or a picnic at Quail Ridge Park are the kind of stops where a built in bench earns its keep. When you test drive, park, drop the lower gate and sit on it with your own gear. What Changed Inside the Cabin? The change you notice first is the 48 inch panoramic display that runs along the base of the windshield, nearly pillar to pillar. Below it sits an 11.1 inch center touchscreen that runs most of the controls. When the vehicle is parked, the wide screen can be used for things like video, which makes a long wait in a pickup line a lot easier. Lincoln also added Lincoln Rejuvenate. While you're parked, a 5 or 10 minute program reclines the driver's seat, adds heat and massage, shifts the cabin lighting, plays soundscapes and can release a light scent. It sounds like a gimmick until you try it after a long day. Seating stays generous. The Navigator still seats up to eight, and second row captain's chairs are available. Front seats have a lot of power adjustment, and heat and cooling up front come standard. The Black Label trim adds richer materials and its own interior themes. It sounds like a gimmick until you try it after a long day. See the Lincoln Navigator Browse New Inventory What Carried Over From the Previous Navigator? Under the new body, the drivetrain is familiar. The 2025 Lincoln Navigator keeps the twin turbo 3.5 liter V6 and the 10 speed automatic, with four wheel drive on every model. Lincoln didn't announce changes to its power or towing ratings, so expect it to drive much like the outgoing Navigator. That's good news for anyone who tows. A known engine and transmission with years of road time behind them is a comfort when you're pulling a boat to Lake of the Ozarks. A Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package is offered, standard on Black Label and optional on Reserve. For the exact towing rating on a specific vehicle, check its window sticker and the owner's guide, and ask our team to walk you through the package. The Navigator L also returns. It's the longer wheelbase version, with more cargo room behind the third row, and it's offered on both trims. Which Trims and Driver Assistance Features Are Offered? Lincoln trimmed the lineup to two. Reserve is now the starting point, and Black Label sits above it. The former Premiere trim isn't part of the 2025 lineup. Each trim can be ordered as a Navigator or a Navigator L, and packages like the Jet Appearance Package on Reserve change the look further. BlueCruise hands free highway driving comes standard on every 2025 Lincoln Navigator, with several years of service included before a subscription comes into play. BlueCruise works on prequalified sections of divided highway, and the driver still has to watch the road. Other Lincoln Co-Pilot360 features vary by trim, so review the window sticker for the vehicle you're interested in. Black Label buyers also get Lincoln's Black Label ownership program. Ask our team how those benefits apply to a 2025 Navigator Black Label, since the program has its own terms. How Should St. Charles County Families Shop the New Navigator? Early in a new generation, the right vehicle can take some patience. Call us at 636-441-4400 for the latest timing on arrivals, or to talk about ordering one built the way you want. 1 Pick the length first Measure your garage, then decide if you need the extra cargo room of the Navigator L. That choice narrows everything else. 2 Choose Reserve or Black Label Sit in both if you can. Look at the seats, the interior themes and what each trim includes before you add packages. 3 Ride in every row Put someone tall in the third row and see how they fit. That's the seat that usually decides a three row SUV. 4 Plan your trade If you're replacing an older Navigator or another SUV, start the online trade estimate so you know where you stand. Give yourself a full test drive, not a lap around the block. A run east on I-70 toward the Blanchette Bridge and back on Highway 364 shows you highway noise, BlueCruise on a real road, and how the big SUV feels in merging traffic. Warranty Forever on qualifying vehicles Buy a qualifying Lincoln from us and Warranty Forever covers listed powertrain parts for as long as you own it. Covered repairs have no deductible, as long as the maintenance in the agreement is done and kept on record. See What Warranty Forever Covers Questions Shoppers Ask About the Redesign Is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator a new generation? + Yes. The 2025 model starts a new generation with a new exterior and interior. The drivetrain carries over from the previous Navigator. When will the 2025 Lincoln Navigator be at Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters? + Lincoln said the redesigned Navigator would arrive in the spring. Call 636-441-4400 for the latest on arrivals or ordering. Does the 2025 Lincoln Navigator look like the Lincoln Nautilus? + The front end follows the same design direction, with slim lights, a wide grille and a lit Lincoln star. The proportions are very different, since the Navigator is a full size SUV. Questions Shoppers Ask About the Interior How big is the screen in the 2025 Lincoln Navigator? + The panoramic display measures 48 inches and runs across the base of the windshield. An 11.1 inch touchscreen sits in the center below it. What is Lincoln Rejuvenate? + It's a 5 or 10 minute program you can run while parked. It uses seat massage, heat, lighting, sound and a light scent to help you relax. How many people does the 2025 Lincoln Navigator seat? + Up to eight, depending on whether you choose a second row bench or captain's chairs. Questions Shoppers Ask About Capability What engine is in the 2025 Lincoln Navigator? + A twin turbo 3.5 liter V6 with a 10 speed automatic, carried over from the previous generation. Four wheel drive is standard. How much can the 2025 Lincoln Navigator tow? + It depends on the configuration and whether it has the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package. Check the window sticker and the owner's guide, or ask our team for the rating on a specific vehicle. What is the difference between the Navigator and the Navigator L? + The Navigator L has a longer wheelbase and more cargo space behind the third row. It's offered on both the Reserve and Black Label trims. Questions Shoppers Ask About Technology Is BlueCruise standard on the 2025 Lincoln Navigator? + Yes, on every trim, with several years of service included. After that, continued use is expected to need a subscription. Ask us for the details on the vehicle you choose. Where can I use BlueCruise around St. Peters? + BlueCruise works on prequalified sections of divided highway. The vehicle tells you when it's available, and you still need to watch the road. What other driver assistance features does it have? + The Navigator uses Lincoln Co-Pilot360 features, and the list depends on the trim. Read about them on our Co-Pilot360 page and confirm them on the window sticker. Questions Shoppers Ask About Buying Here Can I order a 2025 Lincoln Navigator built to my specs? + Call our sales team at 636-441-4400 to talk about ordering. They can walk you through trims, lengths and packages. What does Lincoln Black Label ownership include? + The program has its own benefits and terms. Read our Black Label page and ask our team how it applies to the Navigator you're considering. Will you take my current Navigator in trade? + Yes. We accept trade ins from all manufacturers. Start with the online estimate, then confirm the value with a quick appraisal. Know What Your SUV Is Worth Start an online estimate before the new Navigator arrives. Value Your Trade Compare Black Label See what Lincoln Black Label ownership includes. Explore Black Label

Have you ever wondered how the historic Lincoln Motor Company came to be? What was the story behind one of the most iconic American brands? The Lincoln Motor Company was first established by Henry Leland in 1917. From its humble beginnings as a car manufacturer, it has grown into one of America's oldest and most trusted car brands. It has survived recessions and changed ownership a couple of times over its long history. Today we celebrate the evolution of original American fashion powerhouse, The Lincoln Motor Company. With an extensive and intricate history, journey with us as we unravel the stories that brought this iconic brand to life. From the time Henry Leland founded the Lincoln Motor Company, it has become an iconic American car brand. As Lincoln celebrates its 100th anniversary, we can look back and appreciate the evolution of a brand that carried us through more than a century of histories and milestones. Henry Leland, who also co-founded Cadillac, started Lincoln in 1917in Detroit Michigan with the intention of producing engines and aircraft parts during World War I. Business was slow at first but picked up shortly after when they began to produced luxury cars. In 1922 Leland sold his stake in the company to Ford and it evolved into the brand’s first real production phase. During this time models such as the Model K and L were released providing an elegant solution for automobile travel. Lincoln underwent significant development from 1945 onward with Franklin D Roosevelt Jr leading several changes to bring out a memorable range of cars unmatched by any other car maker - including power windows, automatic headlight dimmers, electric wipers and air conditioning systems - all considered luxuries at the time. Among these model’s included some of today’s most iconic American cars – The Continental Convertible, Town Car and Mark VIII Coupe/Sedan known for their impressive design quality that still extends to modern day vehicles. The nineties saw vast changes for Lincoln as Ford aimed to create even greater luxury vehicles with undeniable individuality which resulted in some popularly remembered models like Navigator, LS sedan and Aviator SUV’s being unveiled alongside the Blackwood: an experimental pickup truck created from another classic – The Continental sedan. Stepping into 2023 presents a whole new era for Lincoln as they use cutting-edge technology with advanced suspension systems amongst other features available on their product portfolio including the new 2023 Lincoln Aviator and new 2023 Lincoln Corsair.  Lincoln steps into the future with electric vehicles, new technology and the Lincoln dealer effortless experience.  One thing will remain ever true – maintaining their timeless emphasis on strength in craftsmanship backed by innovation across Lincoln Motor Company; making them uniquely capable machines precisely tailored towards individual needs. Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters just completed our brand new Lincoln facility making it one of the most cutting edge luxury automotive facilities in the Midwest.  Our customer service and attention to detail remain with a new showroom built to make your experience more effortless.  Come by to see what Lincoln truly has to offer as a leading luxury brand or shop our new product portfolio online. Happy Presidents Day Lincoln! We hope you have a wonderful next centennial!