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2025 Lincoln Aviator

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$58,880 - $87,480

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Nathan Dyer

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Updated on September 2, 2024

Pros	Cons	What's New
Better interior than before.Â	Real-world fuel efficiency is too poor.Â	A new exterior design, especially the front fascia.Â
Quick acceleration.	Poor visibility in the front and the rear.	All the PHEV models are now discontinued.
A ton of advanced features.	Doesn't have a lot of headroom, which is the best reason to buy an SUV.	The base model is now the Aviator Premiere.Â
		Revamped interior and infotainment setup.

Specs & Features

$58,880

price

TBD

horsepower

TBD

torque

TBD

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 10A

engine

basic warranty

Comparative Analysis against Competition

As we mentioned earlier, the Lincoln Aviator needed a major update, and the 2025 Aviator just does that. It’s not a new generation, but the amount of updates make it worth consideration. It’s got a new set of headlamps that can adapt to your driving conditions, other than welcoming you with an animation.

The front fascia feels more aggressive as well as exotic, with the 2025 Lincoln Aviator.

Inside, it’s got a larger infotainment screen as well as a new driver’s information display. The operating system is the fastest amongst all the Lincoln models.

Unfortunately, the PHEV options are discontinued from this year, and even though the 400 HP V6 feels amazing to drive, it has a drinking problem. That’s probably the only negative this year, or is it?

Another plus is that Lincoln has standardised the Bluecruise hands-free driving feature in all the trim levels. This just improves the experience by double and makes you feel like you’re in a premium car even if you’re getting the base spec.

Engine and Performance

The V6 Has A Drinking Problem

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator retains the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter ecoboost engine from Ford. This engine makes 400 horsepower and 416 lb-ft of torque and that’s better than all the German competitors. .

However, the earlier option of getting the hybrid is does not exist anymore.

Apart from that, the V6 never really felt underpowered. It has a very enjoyable and smooth power band. The 2025 Aviator gets Ford’s signature 10-speed automatic transmission from last year, but they’ve revised the software. In real world driving conditions, you do feel a bit difference or rather improvement in the power band.

RWD is the standard drivetrain on the Aviator. Pay an additional $2,500, and you’ll get your Aviator in AWD setup.

I myself, prefer the AWD, because if I’m spending $60,000 in a car, there’s no point in avoiding a $2,500 premium which makes the car safe, and more capable in slippery conditions. Other than that, the engine and transmission works perfectly together.

You’ve got all the power on your feet!(Probably the most in the segment)

It Rides Just Right, Better Than The Pre-Facelift One!

The ride quality is quite plush, a bit better if you compare it with the BMW X5. Soaks up the undulations without any hassle. You can get the air suspension package that comes at a premium of $2,500. But after driving the 2025 Aviator with it as well as without it, we don’t think it makes any huge difference.

The base spec suspension is good enough and also more reliable than the air suspension.

Apart from that, the overall ride feels planted and well, the interior is something next level, so there seems to be no lack in comfort at all!

Interior

No Matter The Trim, The Interior Never Fails To Impress

Get inside the 2025 Lincoln Aviator, and you’ll be greeted with immense luxury all around. It may not look as cool from outside, but once you’re in, you’re surrounded by an art it may seem. There is a huge center console with gloss black storage compartments.

The steering is a leather wrapped unit obviously, moreover it’s beautifully designed. I love the placement of the voice-assist button. It’s integrated on the wheel rather than the spokes. Complimenting that exquisite steering wheel, it’s got a dashboard with several different trims going across the frame.

The center console has a wooden finish here and there if you get the wooden finish if you get the Invitation theme. There’s another theme you can opt for and it’s called the “Flight” theme. As the name suggests, it gives you a business class vibe and comes in a different color palette.

And not to forget, Lincoln’s signature, Perfect Position Seats. These seats come with various different features including a ton of adjustments, and massage functions.

The second row seats are also very comfortable. Plus, the presence of the huge panoramic sunroof and a center console for the second row takes the rear seat experience to a next level.

The third row seats are not really usable though, preferably for kids. Adults can survive but not for long rides.

Exterior

The 2025 Lincoln Gets A Refreshed Front Fascia

Exterior-wise, only the front fascia has been updated, and it’s done in such a way that it makes it look totally new! Apart from that, the rest of the body is almost same as the 2025 Aviator, and that’s perfectly fine. I, personally, loved the Aviator’s side profile, it looks quite sleek and elegant already.

The wheels are awesome in the top two trims. Won’t lie, I’m not a fan of the base spec alloys, and if I had to go with the base trim, pay an additional $1,000 and get the rims with dark alloy pockets. They look quite bold and give the 60-grand-car vibe.

Final Verdict

The 2025 Aviator Is Better Than Before But Not The Best!

To be honest, it’s a proud moment that the homegrown luxury brand is improving in the right direction. The 2025 Lincoln Aviator is just a proof of that. And it looks like it’s the best car you can buy from Lincoln right now.

However, the discontinuation of the PHEV models make no sense. Cars with US origins are significantly less efficient than their European and especially Japanese counterparts. So people who want to lower their running costs will not find the 2025 Aviator suitable at all.

Apart from the powertrain issue, we think the 2025 Lincoln Aviator is a much better product than before with the right upgrades to the table.

And yes, if you are looking at an X5 or Q7, do give it a consideration. You might just save good chunk of money doing that!

Buying Advice

There’s not much hassle in purchasing your preferred Lincoln Aviator since there are only 3 trims to choose from. However, there are a few packages that I recommend if you want to get the best car with a good budget. Here’s a quick look at the 2025 Lincoln Aviator’s trims

Trim	Price	Features
Premiere	$58,880	Lincoln BlueCruise Handsfree Driving Power Liftgate Heated Side View Miror With Heated Function
Reserve	$67,980	Adaptive Pixel LED Headlamps Quad Zone Climate Control 21-inch Wheels
Black Label	$87,480	28-speaker Revel 3D Sound System Soft Close Doors Standard AWD Air-Glide Suspension With Dynamic Lower Entry

If you have a budget of around $75,000, you should consider the 2025 Lincoln Aviator in it’s Reserve trim with an MSRP of $67,980. It does lack some features, and that’s why you’ll have to get the Reserve II package with it which costs $6,125.

This package brings in a few features including a quad zone climate control, LCD touchscreen for the second row, ambient lighting, and better alloy wheels! Primarily, it makes the interior 10x better, especially the second row.

The base spec(Premiere) is also fine in terms of features, and even if you get it without any packages, it still manages to be a very practical luxury SUV. What I’d suggest to at least get the AWD package, that’s like a must for any SUV these days.

The Black Label trim is for those who want all-out luxury. It’s the most expensive trim as well, so you get everything from luxury to tech to practicality in this trim. But spending $90,000 on a base-spec Mercedes-Benz GLS or a BMW X7 makes more sense than spending it on an Aviator.

Trim Wise Pricing Breakdown

Model	Invoice Price	MSRP
Black Label	-	$87,480
Premiere	-	$58,880
Reserve	-	$67,980

Overview

With a starting MSRP of $58,880, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator undercuts all of it’s competition, especially the European ones. Up until now, the Aviator didn’t sound like a comparable name in the segment, as it desperately needed a major update in front of the German trio.

That changes from now on.

Now, even the base spec gets 400 horses under the hood making it one of the most powerful SUVs in the segment. The interior is revamped totally with the latest tech and infotainment. Moreover, the looks have been improved with a new front fascia and Audi-like welcoming LED animations, giving it a fresh taste!

Let’s understand what are the exact updates and why you should probably choose this over a Bimmer or a Benz!