2023 Lincoln Aviator Review, Price and Specifications

The mid-range Reserve Edition is the stellar point in the lineup, offering all the luxury most buyers need and want without breaking the bank. Standard equipment on the Reserve version includes four-zone climate control, a 360-degree camera system, a panoramic sunroof and a 14-speaker sound system. Rear-wheel drive is standard; All-wheel drive is available but costs extra.

Engine, transmission and performance

The Lincoln Aviator’s 400-horsepower twin-turbo V-6 is among the most powerful standard engines in the midsize luxury SUV segment. The refined 3.0-liter V-6 works with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic to deliver smooth rides and powerful acceleration. Instead of the more powerful V-8 option, Lincoln offers a plug-in-hybrid model called the Aviator Grand Touring. Using the same V-6 and 10-speed gearbox as the standard Aviator, the Grand Touring adds a 100-horsepower electric motor and a 13.6 kWh battery. The two powertrains combine for 494 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque, but the improvement doesn’t quite match, with occasional jerks as the transmission switches back to the gasoline engine. The battery allows the Aviator plug-in to go about 18 miles in Pure EV mode without using the gas engine, but the 100-horsepower engine is very slow to boost the Aviator’s high speeds without assistance from the engine. muscle. Most buyers will use one of the alternative drive modes, which are heavily dependent on the V-6.

Real-world fuel economy and MPG

The EPA rates the rear-wheel drive Lincoln Aviator at 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway; The all-wheel drive model delivers 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Those numbers put the Aviator’s fuel economy just slightly behind four-wheel drive competitors like the X5, XC90, and XC90. Audi Q7. A rear-wheel-drive nonhybrid Aviator scored a diminutive 22 mpg on our 200-mile highway fuel economy test route; The plug-in-hybrid all-wheel drive Grand Touring model achieved 25 mpg in the same test but delivered only 15 of its estimated 21 miles before activating the petrol engine. For more information on Aviator’s fuel economy, visit EPA’s website.

Furniture, Amenities and Merchandise

The Aviator 2023 is available in six- or seven-seat configurations. Buyers who choose the captain seat in the second row will have two options between two different center consoles between those seats, one of which allows for easier passage of the third row of seats. On trips longer than a few minutes, the rear seats are just right for small children, but that compromise means more room for cargo with all the seats in their upright positions. Lincoln offers 18 cubic feet of cargo space, more than the BMW X5 and Cadillac XT6 provided. Up front, the optional perfect-position seats have 30-way adjustment and massaging capabilities. If you’re willing to spend the extra money on it, a camera behind the windshield will scan the road for potholes and other imperfections and send instructions to the adaptive dampers to improve ride quality.

Infotainment and connectivity

A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.1-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all standard on the Lincoln Aviator. Compared to other manufacturers that use rotary or multi-touchscreen controls, Lincoln’s traditional single-screen configuration and climate control are easy to learn and use. In higher versions, the smartphone’s Bluetooth signal can be used to unlock and start the Aviator instead of the key. The top-of-the-line Revel Ultima 3D sound system has 28 speakers (including some in the headliner).

Safety and driver assistance features

Aviator’s standard Co-Pilot360 system about driver assistance technology including forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, automatic high beams and a rearview camera. The optional Co-Pilot360 1.5 Plus adds adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition and a self-parking system that will direct the vehicle at both parallel and perpendicular points. For more information on Aviator crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) web pages. Key safety features include:

• Standard forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
• Standard blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist
• Lane center assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic parking assist are available.

Warranty and Maintenance

With powertrain warranty coverage beyond the four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, Aviator offers a better warranty than most of its competitors. The Grand Touring plug-in hybrid’s unique electrical components, such as the motor and battery pack, are covered by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty. Shoppers of the original Black Label edition also get free scheduled maintenance for four years or 50,000 miles.

• Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers six years or 70,000 miles
• Free maintenance is guaranteed for four years or 50,000 miles on Black Label models

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