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2020 Lincoln Aviator consumer reviews

$51,100 starting MSRP
side view of 2020 Aviator Lincoln
(91 reviews)
58% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 3.5
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 3.5
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I really regret that I stopped by Lincoln dealer

The car looks good interior and exterior. But after 1 day the wiper stopped working on the highway and in a heavy rain. The dealer gives me another car . And I find out a series rear shox problem . Feel and sound like the tires touch the car body very bad. And finally someone break into the car destroyed the window and the 75k car alarm didn't do anything to let me know. The car in the dealer since 1/4/20. They wasn't able to give me a same suv to drive as a part of the deal they call pike up and drop of and I paid money for that.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nicest car we ever owned

Great top of the line car, excellent for family daily use and extended trips. Outstanding performance, gas mileage, comfort and safety. Plenty of cargo room for any purpose.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Serious issues with 2020 Lincoln Aviator

I just purchased a brand new off the showroom floor Lincoln Aviator in November 2019 . All the new cars added the feature where the engine turns off at red lights, stop sign when you put your foot on the break. I have broken down 5 times now and it is January 2020. My car has been in the shop for this ever since I purchased the car basically and when it comes back “fixed” i just find myself broken down at a red light again. The short period of time I did drive the car the passenger door started rattling. The customer service has been great but it’s way too soon to be dealing with these problems already. I do love how the car drives its fast, when it’s on. If I was guaranteed they could fix it and it would never happen again I would certainly stay with the vehicle but I need reliability, assuming everyone purchasing a car does too!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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2020 Aviator sets bar high for all Mid-Size SUVs!

I took delivery on my "customized ordered-out" 2020 Aviator in November 2019. I consider myself a very educated and conscientious vehicle shopper. I will also admit that I've been a very loyal GM customer, having purchased 13 New GM Cars/Suvs within our household over the past 30 years. First, my reason from turning away from GM was NOT because of any bad experiences with their products. Simply stated, I've become increasingly frustrated with GMs failure to seriously differentiate the production of the Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac products! With the exception of some simple exterior cues, GM still insists on sharing one common parts-bin amongst all of its product divisions. From the powertrains to the dashboards, all GM divisions share way to many common parts/features and appear very "dated", to justify the significant difference in pricing that they command. I sincerely was searching for a vehicle to "WOW" me and absolutely stand-out from the crowd of Mid-Size Luxury SUVs. When shopping for a new Mid-Size SUV, I did compare the Cadillac XT6 to the Aviator. If anyone has already completed some simple research they already know that these two vehicles ARE NOT even close in comparison. I encourage you to read an unbiased review, printed in the Feb 2020 issue of Motor-Trend. GM demonstrates some serious neglects in the XT6 development. Mainly, they rushed it through to production without serious thought prior to production. Four serious issues that will keep the XT6 out of reach of the Lincoln Aviator are: 1-they simply stretched the XT5 about 10"; 2-it remains front-wheel drive, 3-it shares the same lackluster 'Naturally-Aspirated' 3.6L (310 HP) V-6 with so many other GM vehicles and 4-it does not offer a Hybrid variant powertrain. Simply "Google" any reviews/comparison reports and you will understand. In contrast, the ALL-NEW, 2020 Lincoln Aviator (with the exception of the chassis below) shares nothing in common with the comparable Ford Explorer which the consumer can identify. Lincoln did some serious homework and accomplished some serious engineering goals! Not only has Lincoln separated itself brilliantly from its Ford brethren, but it truly put a lot of distance between itself and the Cadillac XT6 as well as every other Foreign competitor in the same Class. The Aviator's size inside and out, as well as its Base Twin-Turbocharged 400 HP V-6 Engine are alone, enough to make it a much better value than the aforementioned threats. This vehicle was meticulously designed and is completely new for 2020. The exterior fit/finish are on-par with the finest imports. The interior quality, elegance and comfort puts such imports as Mercedes Benz AMG on notice. The Digital Instrumentation, Infotainment, Sound System and Safety Features are outstanding in its Class. More personally, I have just beyond 2000 miles on my Aviator which has already experienced some northern Wisconsin winter weather. I have yet to experience ANY mechanical or "tech' related issues. I am exceptionally pleased with its comfort, quietness and performance around the City, in the back Country as well as on the multi-lane Interstate Highway system. The engine and powertrain are amazing and function seamlessly. The rear wheel / all-wheel drive performs precise and confidently. All considered, the MSRP of my Aviator is just over $74K and I feel that it is a very good value and investment. I will report back after a full year of service to update my review. I have no fear that my impression will remain extremely positive with the all-new, 2020 Aviator. Shop wisely and be sure to research before you buy!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Much better than my Mercedes GL 450

I owned a Mercedes GL 450. The car was problematic and died at 75,000 miles. The Aviator gets better gas mileage, is just as big as the Mercedes, has more safety features, is more powerful, and has lots of high end features. The best thing is that I no longer will be paying $300 for oil changes, $800 for transmission fluid changes and $800 to change spark plugs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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A New Aviator--Not Cheap, but Very Nice!

First class comfort, performance, luxury options, and looks quite nice. Seats are A++, new road and safety features, including BLIS, lane tracking, adjustable cruise control, fine audio, and so quite and smooth, but with acceleration to envy. Love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Incredible luxury and performance for the money.

Great engine combined with awesome aesthetics and creature comforts make this a must stop for buyers in this segment. Tons of tech as well. Interior surpasses its rivals and this car absolutely can handle 3 car seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury Brand That lacks proper advertising

The SUV is nice enough, but when you read the adds for the car one big item they tout is the ability to use your phone as a key fob.What they dont tell you is that you have to have a certain convenience package to be able to use the phone as a key fob. Takes a lot of research to find this out, I didnt find out till the app wouldnt work when I tried to set it up.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love love love this car

This is a beautiful comfortable car. I love the interior. I love the outside. I love the ease of operation of the vehicle the sound system. I love everything.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the New Aviator

I just leased the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, and I must say Love it. The thing that attracted me the most is the interior design, the back seats for the passengers and the controls from the back. The safety futures in the car are amazing, from the auto brake, the backup auto break, and the blind spot sensors, that is a plus for me especially I have had few accidents in the past, and if I have had the features in my car, I do not believe I would have had the car accidents I had Furthermore, the different driving moods in the new lincoln is amazing, you can feel the difference between the moods when you switch it as you drive. I would recommend the SUV for anyone looking for Style, class, and speed

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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