Choosing Your Lincoln Aviator
The Aviator is offered in five trims: Standard, Reserve, Grand Touring, Black Label, and Black Label Grand Touring. Pricing starts at $52,560 including destination and climbs to $89,000 for the Black Label Grand Touring.
Engine Choices
The Standard, Reserve, and Black Label trims are powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine. The Grand Touring models get a plug-in hybrid setup consisting of the gas V6 and a 75-kW electric motor.
Engine Type | Horsepower | Torque | Fuel Economy (Combined) |
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | 21 mpg |
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Plug-In Hybrid | 494 hp | 630 lb-ft | 23 mpg |
All-wheel drive is standard on the hybrid-powered Grand Touring models, which can travel up to 21 miles on electricity alone. AWD is also standard on Black Label trims. The Standard and Reserve start out with rear-wheel drive, and AWD can be added for $2,530. All models use a 10-speed automatic transmission.
With the gas V6, the Aviator can tow up to 6,700 pounds. Capacity dips to 5,600 pounds on the Grand Towing trims.
Passenger and Cargo Capacity
The Aviator is a midsize, three-row crossover with room for seven in Standard trim. The other trims feature a second-row captain's chair for six-passenger capacity.
With all rows occupied, cargo space registers at 18.5 cubic feet. Folding the third row opens up 41.8 cubic feet. With both rear rows down, the Aviator can handle up 77.7 cubic feet, which is typical for a vehicle of this size.
Safety Features
Every Aviator comes equipped with Lincoln Co-Pilot360, which includes: lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. The Reserve and above also carry a surround-view camera system with front and rear washers.
Optional on the Reserve and Grand Touring is Co-Pilot360 Plus ($2,500), which adds adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, an automated parking system, and reserve automatic braking. This bundle is standard on Black Label trims.
Connectivity
The Standard trim offers a 10.1-inch touchscreen, 10 speakers, four USB ports, satellite radio, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Navigation is a $500 standalone. The nav system is standard on the Reserve and Grand Touring, along with wireless device charging and a 14-speaker Revel sound system with an HD radio. A 28-speaker Revel system is available on Reserve and Grand Touring as part of the $3,300 Luxury Package — and standard on the Black Label trims.
Aviator Standard — MSRP From $52,560
The Aviator starts out with synthetic leather upholstery, heated 10-way power front seats with driver memory, aluminum interior trim, a power-folding third row, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, proximity key access, automatic wipers, and a power liftgate. The exterior receives LED headlights and taillights, aluminum roof rails, power-folding side mirrors, and 19-inch wheels.
The $1,000 Elements Package adds a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, and heated wiper blades. The Premium Package ($1,500) tops things off with a panoramic sunroof and 20-inch wheels.
Aviator Reserve — MSRP From $58,450
The Reserves gets genuine leather seats with 12-way power in front, four-zone climate control, a hands-free power liftgate, second-row captain's chairs, LED fog lights, wood interior trim, ambient interior lighting, and 20-inch wheels. The Premium Package is also standard. The Elements Package Plus ($1,450) adds automatically heated and ventilated front seats, heated and ventilated second-row seats, a cabin air purifier, and the heated steering wheel and wiper blades.
The Reserve I Package ($6,380) contains the Elements Package Plus and Co-Pilot 360 Plus, along with a head-up display and technology that allows the owner's smartphone to function as a key fob. Beyond that, buyers can add the $3,300 Luxury Package with 30-way massing front seats, the 28-speaker Revel system, and rear door sunshades. There's also a Dynamic Handling Package ($2,400) that adds an adaptive air suspension that scans the road ahead and adjusts accordingly.
For the outside, Lincoln offers an Illumination Package ($2,100) with speed-sensitive adaptive front lighting and an illuminated grille emblem. The $2,000 Monochromatic Package, exclusive to the Reserve, furnishes 22-inch black wheels and body-color trim.
Aviator Grand Touring — MSRP From $69,455
The Grand Touring adopts the hybrid power plant and standard AWD. Other equipment and options are shared with the Reserve, except the Grand Touring which rides on 21-inch wheels.
Aviator Black Label — MSRP From $80,445
The Black Label reverts to the gas engine but keeps the standard AWD. Exclusive features include 22-inch bright wheels and the buyer's choice of interior design themes: Chalet, Flight, and Destination. Nearly everything available on the preceding trims is standard. Only the Dynamic Handling Package remains optional. Owners receive complimentary maintenance and priority service from Lincoln dealers.
Aviator Grand Touring Black Label — MSRP $89,000
The ultimate Aviator combines the hybrid powertrain with the Black Label treatment. For added distinction, the Dynamic Handling Package is standard.
Compare Aviator Trims Side-By-Side
The Standard trim offers a lot of luxury crossover for the money, but the lack of genuine leather seats is a non-starter for many buyers shopping in this class. We prefer the Reserve or Grand Touring, which can be scaled to meet some pretty demanding tastes. The Black Label models are worth it for buyers in search of ultra-fine interior appointments.