The forthcoming 2019 Lincoln Aviator is a full-size SUV that comes with great power, premium exterior design, and efficient hybrid drivetrain. The interior is inspired by the design of the aviators and even aeronautics styling cues are visible.
The 2019 Lincoln Aviator will slot between the Nautilus and Navigator models and it was presented at the New York International Auto Show this year. We had an opportunity to see the glimpse of the Lincoln’s newest model and it will look superb. This SUV will ride on a proven V6 drivetrain, the ride is firm and smooth and if you want better mileage, Aviator Hybrid delivers it all.
2019 Lincoln Aviator exterior looks similar to the Navigator model
The all-new 2019 Lincoln Aviator will borrow a lot from its brother, Lincoln Navigator. Up front, the front grille looks larger and it adds more straight lines. Moreover, Lincoln suggests that plenty of styling cues are also taken from the airplane jets and aeronautic models. Some features are visible both in and out.
Generally, the exterior looks modern and revolutionary and chrome materials are almost everywhere. There will be some dimensional changes as well, so Aviator will now slot in full-size SUV category, instead mid-size. The rear part comes with stretched taillights and the side profile sports plenty of modern horizontal lines.
Exterior colors
As in the previous model, the newest one will keep the same palette of colors. This includes nine of them Black Clearcoat, Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic, Charcoal Beige Clearcoat Metallic, Ivory Parchment Clearcoat Tri-Coat, Oxford White Clearcoat, Light French Silk Clearcoat Metallic, Light Tundra Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic and our best choice Vivid Red Clearcoat Metallic.
2019 Lincoln Aviator interior design and tech
A real family favorite as the 2019 Lincoln Aviator offers room for seven passengers across the three rows. Furthermore, the comfort is great and the cabin sports plenty of aluminum and chrome materials. Leather seats are optional and the layout of the controls and seats is astonishing. Aviator offers a new multifunctional steering wheel, so the driver can control the infotainment system much easier. The interior is finished in Lincoln’s famous Black Label theme.
That includes the various color themes such as Shearling Beige and Lunar Gray. Infotainment system now comes with the 12-inch display that is standard and generally, the cabin host astonishing technology amenities. Perhaps the highlight is the new smartphone key function that locks and unlocks the vehicle. The tech that is also present as the standard are onboard Wi-Fi, wireless phone charging, and orchestral audio system.
Safety features
The safety of the 2019 Lincoln Aviator model is better than ever. This SUV comes with many advanced features that are not being present in the previous version. Thanks to the features like Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Roll Stability Control (RSC), Side Impact Beams, Blind Spot Sensor, Automated Parking Sensors, Emergency Braking, Forward Collision and Rear Collision system, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, left/side/right/front/back camera and Rear Child Safety Locks the newest model is rated with a five stars.
2019 Lincoln Aviator powertrain and acceleration
The changes beneath the skin are numerous. For the start, the powerful 2019 Lincoln Aviator will use the same platform as the Ford Explorer. That means the all-wheel-drive setup will finally be in the offer, as the Aviator is a rear-wheel-drive model. Moreover, this SUV under the hood gets V6 twin-turbo engine that delivers 450 horses. This drivetrain is available with the 10-speed automatic transmission. The same engine as the transmission is under the hood of the Lincoln Navigator model. This engine is capable to run from 0 to 60 in 5,5 sec and it can easily reach the top speed of 115 mph.
Additionally, for the first time, Lincoln Aviator will use a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Lincoln decided to pair the V6 unit with the electric motor and the battery pack. Together, this output will produce slightly more power than the standard engine. On the other hand, fuel economy will be largely better. The exact number of the towing capacity is not yet available, but we expect a good rating.
2019 Lincoln Aviator price and release date
The upcoming 2019 Lincoln Aviator will cost around $52,000. With that in mind, Aviator slots between the Nautilus and Navigator models both by the size and by the price. This full-size SUV will hit the dealerships at the middle or end of 2019 and will find tough competition in Volvo XC90, Ford Explorer and Audi Q7.
Conclusion
The newest model 2019 Lincoln Aviator is the family-oriented SUV that offers a lot of premium materials and techs for the money. It comes with the comfortable seats and the cabin that can easily accumulate seven passengers. Also, it offers a very powerful engine paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the safety of this model is the best in the class and we strongly recommend this SUV model.