On Cloud 9: 2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve I AWD

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Sep 21, 2022
On Cloud 9: 2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve I AWD

Lincoln is in the midst of a renaissance. While Continentals of the past once stood as a status symbol in garages across America, the new breed of SUV-hungry consumers demand something different from their luxury vehicles than what made the brand such an icon in the past.

NEED TO KNOW

  • Based on the Ford Explorer but so thoroughly reworked that the similarities are hard to find in this Reserve trim.
  • The writer had no wants or complaints after a full week of testing—a rare assessment.
  • 400 horsepower from the 3.0L twin-turbo V6 delivers strong performance alongside the luxury experience.
  • Reserve I starts at $59,885 with this example testing at $77,930 fully equipped.
  • The Aviator competes directly with the Cadillac XT6 and Volvo XC90 at a compelling value.

Enter the Lincoln Aviator. This three-row luxury SUV is based off the popular Ford Explorer, but in this Reserve trim is so nice many would be hard-pressed to see the similarities. From the sleek, jet-plane exterior styling to the 30-way positional front seats, Lincoln has really made this Aviator their own.

What speaks even bigger volumes to us is the fact that this Reserve AWD is not even the top trim in the lineup, they get even nicer than this! In our week of testing, we were never really wanting for more of anything, this Aviator really delivered on all fronts.

2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve I AWD Specs:

• 3.0L Twin Turbocharged V6 Engine

• 400 Horsepower

• 415 lb-ft of Torque

• 10-Speed Automatic Transmission

• All Wheel Drive

• Seating for6

• Heated, Ventilated, and Massaging Front Leather Seats

• 30-Way Perfect Position Front Seats with Power Thigh Support and Headrest

• Manual Rear Sunshades

• Revel Ultima 3D Audio System with 28 Speakers and Subwoofer

• Quad-zone Climate Controls (Driver, Front Passenger, Mid, and Rear)

• Full Rear Console with Panoramic Vista Roof Shade Controls

• Color Head Up Display

• Dynamic Handling Package with Air Glide Suspension

• 18.3 Cubic Feet of Storage Behind Third Row

• 41.8 Cubic Feet of Storage Behind Second Row

• 77.7 Cubic Feet of Storage Behind Front Row • 10.1-inch Color Touchscreen Infotainment with Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Proximity Key with Push Button Start

• Power Tailgate

• Lincoln Co-Pilot360 1.5 Plus

• 22-inch Black Wheels

• EPA Fuel Economy 17/24/20 (city/hwy/combined)

• Starting MSRP $59,885 (Reserve I)

• Price as tested: $77,930

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2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve I AWD

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OVERALL SCORE

PROS

  • Sleek jet-plane exterior design and premium interior so refined the Ford Explorer underpinnings are hard to see
  • 30-way Perfect Position front seats with heating, ventilation, and massaging are among the best in the segment
  • Revel Ultima 3D audio system with 28 speakers and subwoofer provides exceptional sound
  • Writer was 'never really wanting for more of anything' across an entire week of testing

CONS

  • Reserve I is not even the top trim—buyers wanting the full experience will spend more
  • Wired rather than wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on this trim
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