Lincoln Aviator & Aviator Grand Touring Crossover SUV (2nd gen)
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Product Overview
The 2nd gen Lincoln Aviator is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV that replaces Lincoln MKT, which in turn replaced the first generation Lincoln Aviator.
Available in both 3.0T and hybrid (GT) guises, the Aviator is either RWD or AWD. The GT (Grand Touring) model features PHEV capability for improved refinement and efficiency.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Powerful twin-turbo V6 engine
- Comfortable, quiet ride
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Expensive for a plug-in hybrid
What external reviewers found***
External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Comfortable ride
- Sleek interior
- Powerful V6
Cons
- Expensive for a plug-in hybrid
- Lack of infotainment tech
- No DC fast charging
- Lane-keeping assist isn’t as assertive as rivals
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Specifications
| 3.0T | GT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | 345 mm | 363mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | 350 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 69.6" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 199.3" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 89.9" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 4774 lbs RWD / 4892 lbs AWD | 5673 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 119.1" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 21 mpg RWD / 20 mpg AWD | 23 mpg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 6700 lbs | 5600 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 3.0 L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 400 hp | 494 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 415 ft-lbs | 630 ft-lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Bi-turbo V6 | Hybrid V6 (GT) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 76.5L | 68.1L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 10-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | SelectShift automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2018 New York Auto Show | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Made In | US | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 75%The 2020 Lincoln Aviator starts at $69,895 for the Grand Touring plug-in hybrid. The battery adds an extra 781 pounds of mass to the Aviator's curb weight. The hybrid system's electric boost also works to smooth out the V6's torque curve.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful V6 engine
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Expensive for a plug-in hybrid
cnet[2]
Reviewer score 84%The Aviator's 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 provides 400 of 'em. Rear-wheel-drive Aviators are rated at 18 miles per gallon in city driving, 26 on the highway and 21 mpg combined. Lincoln Co-Pilot 360 is standard, the automaker's suite of advanced driver aids.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Smooth-riding V6 engine
- Sleek interior
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lane-keeping assist isn’t as assertive as rivals
digitaltrends[3]
Reviewer score 68%Without the electric motor, the twin-turbo V6 felt plenty quick. It's too bad the chassis can't quite harness all that power. The Aviator never stops feeling like a big, heavy, vehicle in the corners. Lincoln did not design the Aviator to be a Porsche Cayenne competitor.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful V6
- Comfortable ride
- Compact interior
Cons
- Lack of infotainment tech
- No DC fast charging
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References
- ^ 2020 Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid first drive review: This changes everything. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-lincoln-aviator-grand-touring-awd-preview/. 2019-08-22. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ 2020 Lincoln Aviator review: Soaring to new heights. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-lincoln-aviator-review/. 2019-11-12. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ 2020 Lincoln Aviator first drive review. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2020-lincoln-aviator-review/. 2019-08-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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