It’s a comfortable three-row luxury SUV, but it’s still missing something
Regardless, Boomers or not, the Aviator has obviously had reason to stick around in this cutthroat automotive world otherwise it would’ve been discontinued, right? What makes the 2025 Lincoln Aviator so special?
Interior features in the 2025 Lincoln Aviator
- 13.2-inch infotainment screen, wireless charger, ambient lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, rear-seat LED climate screen
- Optional Luxury Package adds 30-way-adjustable massaging front seats, heated and ventilated second-row seats, 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio system
In a word: comfort. In a few more words: it really is a special kind of luxurious comfort, especially for the driver.
One of the things I like most is the interior colour. Generally, we see a lot of black interiors, which I don’t mind, especially since I prefer it to the off-whites that seem to get stained easily. I prefer dark, but this brown is a nice change from black and definitely adding more personality than stained white.
The seats are super comfortable and you can adjust them in so many ways. However, like many other luxury vehicles, some seat adjustments (forward, backward, up, down, etc.) are controlled on the door, rather than at the side of the seat. Then there’s a whole bunch of other options that can be adjusted through the infotainment screen. Click the massage button — yes, there are massage seats in here and actually, they’re not that bad — and find a bunch of different modes for it, but you’ll also find a few more seat settings like narrower bolsters that hug you tighter.
The infotainment system was extremely simple to use, which was appreciated considering a lot of them are difficult these days. It can be easily and wirelessly connected to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.There’s also a wireless phone charger. If you click out of the connected phone’s screen and to the Lincoln’s home screen, you’ll find all the vehicle settings. The climate control settings are not my favouritebut that’s largely because it’s on the screen and I prefer buttons. It could definitely be worse.
While I didn’t particularly miss it, there’s no digital rearview mirror. I don’t often use it, but it seems like something that should now be standard in a luxury vehicle. The Revel Ultima 3D sound system sounds good; it sounds like something you’d expect in a luxury car.
The rear seats are equally as comfy as the front ones before customizing seat settings. And even the third row is actually pretty spacious, but this is a pretty big vehicle, so one would hope for adequate space in all rows. That said, of course, If you’re using that third row, cargo space is limited, but then again, what three-row SUV isn’t? It’s still got some usable space behind the third row (519 litres or 18.3 cubic feet) and when that row is folded down, there’s a lot more space back there (1,184 L/41.8 cu. ft.), which is again, pretty typical of a three-row.
While I generally like the two captain’s chairs in the second row, in the Aviator, there’s a centre console between the two. Sure, it’s easy access to heated seats and some extra storage space back there, but because of that big thing in the middle, you can’t get into the third row from in between the captain’s chairs. Therefore, the second-row seats need to be flipped down and if there’s a car seat latched into there, well that’s much easier said than done. Without something blocking the seat from folding, it’s quite simple; there’s a button on the top of the seat to click and it pushes the seat forward. However, it’s a bit heavy to get back in place — I’d suggest a quick push that’ll build the momentum you need to get it back to its spot otherwise it’s a slow and heavy move. My kids weren’t able to do it quickly, which made it automatically much more difficult for them to do it on their own.
How does the Lincoln Aviator drive?
- 3.0L V6; 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission
What about BlueCruise?
How fuel efficient is the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?
- City/Highway/Combined 13.8 / 9.5 / 11.9 L/100 km
- Observed 13.8 L/100 km combined in city/highway driving
It’s not. The Aviator is rated to get an average of 11.9 L/100 km, 13.8 city and 9.5 highway. During my time with the SUV, I saw 13.8 L/100 km in combined highway and city driving. Of course, being a luxury vehicle, it’ll require premium fuel, and since there is no electrified variant in the Aviator lineup, you’ll be spending quite a bit at the gas pumps.
How much is the 2025 Lincoln Aviator in Canada?
- For 2025, the Lincoln Aviator starts at $76,000
What competes with the Lincoln Aviator?
I’m not completely sold on the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. It definitely has some really great features and a comfortable ride. It’s a good SUV, but there’s no available electrification (yet) for the Aviator, the pricing structure could use some work, and there’s nothing that really and truly stands out above other luxury vehicles.
Pros
✔ BlueCruise works well
✔ Great sound system
✔ Comfortable for passengers
Cons
✘ Heavy
✘ Lots of pricey packages
✘ Lots of competition
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