If you're in the market for a roomy, luxurious SUV, the 2023 Lincoln Navigator L should be first on your list. This SUV has a posh interior with a huge cargo hold. Its brisk acceleration is ideal for merging onto the highway in Southgate, MI. The 2023 Buick Encore GX also has an upscale cabin, but it can't match the cargo space or power of the Lincoln Navigator L. Southgate Lincoln designed the following comparison of the two SUVs to explain why.
Engine and Performance
Horsepower
You'll need an SUV with a powerful engine if you want to keep up with freeway traffic in Detroit. Each 2023 Lincoln Navigator L model comes with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. This motor provides more than enough oomph for most driving situations.
The 2023 Buick Encore GX comes standard with a turbocharged 137-horsepower three-cylinder engine. You can upgrade to a 155-horsepower turbocharged three-cylinder motor, but neither of these powertrains provides as much verve as the Lincoln Navigator L's engines.
Towing Capability
If you want an SUV that can tow a large boat to Riverside Boat Ramp and Marina near Taylor, MI, choose the 2023 Lincoln Navigator L. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 8,700 pounds.
The 2023 Buick Encore GX isn't recommended for towing hefty loads. Its highest towing capacity is just 1,000 pounds with its burliest engine.
Interior
Passenger Room
If you have a large family or you bring a lot of friends with you on road trips, you'll need an SUV that can haul them around comfortably. The 2023 Lincoln Navigator L has three spacious rows of seats that hold up to seven passengers.
The 2023 Buick Encore GX is a two-row SUV that only seats five people. Both rows of seats are somewhat lacking in padding and support.
Cargo Space
You'll have ample room to put all your camping equipment for an outing at Wayne County Campground near Romulus, MI in the 2023 Lincoln Navigator L. It has between 34.3 and 36 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear row and 73.3 to 79.6 cubic feet behind the second row. The 2023 Lincoln Navigator L's maximum cargo space is 120.2 cubic feet with the back two rows folded down.
The 2023 Buick Encore GX only has 23.5 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row and 50.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
Cabin Materials
Whether you use your SUV to entertain clients in Southgate, MI or you just appreciate fine accommodations, the 2023 Lincoln Navigator L is designed to impress. It comes standard with leather upholstery and genuine wood trim is available. Lincoln Navigator L Black Label trims have interior themes with special colors and designs.
The 2023 Buick Encore GX comes standard with cloth and synthetic leather upholstery, but genuine leather is available. However, there are some visible hard plastics in the Encore GX's cabin that detract from its overall quality.
Test Drive the 2023 Lincoln Navigator L at Southgate Lincoln
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator L is a spacious luxury SUV with a potent engine and a plush cabin. Southgate Lincoln has a wide array of Lincoln Navigator L models for purchase or lease near Detroit. Stop by our dealership and test drive one today.
