2020 Lincoln Aviator Reserve AWD
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover SUV
Miles driven: 174
Fuel used: 9.8 gallons
Real-world fuel economy: 17.7
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Comfort | B+ |
| Power and Performance | B+ |
| Fit and Finish | A- |
| Fuel Economy | C |
| Value | B- |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup. | |
| Big & Tall Comfort | |
| Big Guy | A |
| Tall Guy | A |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 400-hp 3.0-liter |
| Engine Type | twin-turbo V6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Driving mix: 45% city, 55% highway
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 17/24/20 (city, highway, combined)
Fuel type: Regular gas
Base price: $58,700 (not including $1095 destination charge)
Options on test vehicle: Equipment Group 202A ($11,625; includes Lincoln Co-Pilot 360 Plus Package, panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, 22-inch machined alloy wheels, Luxury Package, Class IV Trailer Tow Package, and Illumination Package), Convenience Package ($2200), Dynamic Handling Package ($3000) Full Rear Console (no charge), equipment group savings (-$1500)
Price as tested: $75,120
Quick Hits
The great: Robust acceleration; lavishly finished interior
The good: Lots of advanced comfort and convenience features; distinctive luxury personality
The not so good: Mediocre fuel economy; steep pricing; driver’s seating position feels odd to some testers
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CG Says:
An all-new Aviator 3-row midsize SUV re-debuted in Lincoln’s model lineup for 2020. We say “re-debuted” because Lincoln also sold an Aviator SUV from 2003 to 2005. As the previous model did, the new Aviator shares its basic platform with the Ford Explorer (which itself was redesigned for 2020). This time around, the Aviator took the place of the discontinued MKT in Lincoln’s product roster, as part of the brand’s move away from its three-letter “MK” model-naming convention.
You can check out our full road test of a 2020 Aviator Reserve AWD here. The test vehicle pictured here is nearly identical to our previous tester, but our driving mix this time around included more highway driving. This improved our fuel economy slightly, but our average was still a bit below the EPA estimates.
Though its pricing is quite steep, there’s lots we like about the Lincoln Aviator. There’s abundant and varied personal-item storage around the cabin; pockets in all doors are big and contain bottle holders, and with the optional rear console, there are two console cubbies in the truck, both deep. A big hidden space resides under the cargo floor in back.
There’s good headroom and legroom in the front and middle rows of this 3-row SUV, and the ample glass area makes for an airy cabin and good driver sightlines. The Sync 3 infotainment system is easy to use and program (aided by actual external tuning and volume knobs), and the 400-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 moves the Aviator with quiet authority.
These positive traits carry over essentially unaltered for 2021. The ’21 Aviator sees only minor tweaks to standard-equipment levels, as well as a couple new wheel designs, new paint colors, and a Monochromatic Reserve Appearance Package.
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