Luxury SUV
Aviator prices start at $58,605.00
Is the Lincoln Aviator all new in 2026?
No. The 2026 Lincoln Aviator carries over the current-generation Aviator, which received its latest major update for 2025. For 2026, Lincoln continues with the same three-row layout, styling, and basic mechanical package.
Lincoln Aviator Trim levels
The Lincoln Aviator is offered in three trim levels:
- Premiere
- Reserve (as tested)
- Black Label
MSRP for the Reserve trim is $83,225.00
What is the Lincoln Aviator warranty?
- 4 year/50,000-mile Limited Warranty
- 6 year/70,000-mile Powertrain Warranty
What engine comes with the Lincoln Aviator?
The Aviator Reserve uses a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 producing 383 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available.
What are the interior features of the Lincoln Aviator?
The Reserve has a comfortable three-row cabin with leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, four-zone climate control, ambient lighting, and a panoramic roof. The second row has its own climate controls, while the power-folding third row makes it easier to switch between passengers and cargo.
The Aviator uses a 13.2-inch center touchscreen paired with a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster. There is also a smaller 5.8-inch display for second-row audio and climate controls. Lincoln Digital Experience, wireless charging, a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, and available premium Revel audio add to the tech package.
How does the Lincoln Aviator Reserve drive?
I have two perspectives to answer this question:
As a fairly tall, family man, At 6’3″, I have plenty of room up front, and the Aviator makes sense as a family SUV. With three kids and two boosters, the three-row layout gives me the flexibility to carry everyone without giving up much cargo space. The ride is comfortable and quiet, and it feels more focused on making long drives easy than being sporty.
As a car enthusiast, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 gives the Aviator more than enough power for a three-row SUV. It isn’t trying to be a performance SUV, but there is real acceleration when you need it. I also like that Lincoln kept a traditional V6 rather than moving entirely to a smaller engine or hybrid setup.
Final thoughts.
The 2026 Aviator Reserve is a good fit for someone who wants a three-row luxury SUV without making the experience overly complicated. It has plenty of room for a family, a strong engine, and a comfortable interior. For me, the combination of space and performance makes it more interesting than a typical family SUV, while still being easy to live with every day.
Lincoln Aviator Reserve features
Mechanical Features
- Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6
- 10 Speed Auto
- Asher Gray
- 201A 22″
- Incline Start Assist
- Performance Exhaust System
- Roof Crossbar Fixed Mounting Points
- Security System with Engine Immobilizer
Convenience/Technology Features
- 12-Volt Power Outlets: Dash and Center Console
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seat
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Voice Activated Controls
- Subaru Starlink 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus with high-resolution Touchscreen
- Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto Smartphone Integration
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
- Keyless Access
Safety
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
- Lane Keeping Assist; Lane Following Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward/Reverse
- Driver Attention Warning
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Blind-Spot Detection with Lance Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
*Features available with Reserve trim
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