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rmc523 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 https://www.autoblog.com/2018/11/28/2020-lincoln-aviator-crossover-400-horsepower-la-auto-show/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 At launch, the Lincoln Aviator will be available with two engines. They're both twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6s, and one of them is a plug-in hybrid. The standard engine makes an impressive 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. To help put that into perspective, that's about 40 more horsepower than the top-rung six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 we just drove, and about 65 more horsepower than the entry-level six-cylinder BMW X5 xDrive40i. Moving to the hybrid powertrain brings Aviator output to 450 horsepower and a staggering 600 pound-feet of torque. That's just 6 ponies shy of the V8-powered BMW X5 xDrive50i, but 121 more pound-feet of torque.This plug-in hybrid powertrain will also be able to do the typical plug-in stuff. You can run the vehicle in pure electric mode or hold the charge to be deployed at a more advantageous time such as driving in town at the end of a highway drive. Lincoln did not give estimates for the pure electric range. Fuel economy hasn't been revealed yet, either.Other interesting hybrid notes: The battery fits entirely under the passenger side of the vehicle between the front and rear wheels. The motor is sandwiched between the engine and transmission. Lincoln also mentioned this is a modular hybrid system, so expect to see it appear in other Lincoln and Ford products in the future.This powertrain layout is part of what makes it possible for all versions of the Aviator to use the same 10-speed automatic transmission, which is gradually proliferating through the whole Ford family. From there, power either goes solely to the rear wheels, or through an optional all-wheel-drive system.All of this power can ride on an available adaptive air suspension the company calls Air Glide. It works like many adaptive suspensions, scanning the road with a camera to adjust damping for bumps ahead. It does have some other trick features, though. When the Aviator is parked, the suspension lowers to make the crossover look more attractive while sitting. And when the driver approaches, it lowers itself further for easier ingress. It also raises itself for snow or mild off-road driving, and it lowers down at highway speeds for better aerodynamics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pffan1990 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Impressive! Lincoln has nailed it here and I expect huge success with this. I love the PHEV power figures!!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rmc523 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Interestingly they haven't shown full interior shots yet, just closeups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
averagengineer Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I work on on a feature for CD6 and put my heart and soul into this beast. Aviator is my favorite vehicle lincoln has ever launched and I'm hoping others love it as well 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Oh Man I FREAKING LOVE IT! I'm scared of the price though, ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds010 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Well done Lincoln...now just got price it correctly (not overpriced, the limcoln badge is still tarnished). Now just offer 2020 Navigator a fridge, power recline 2nd row seats, offer screen for 3 row, and upgrade the 3.5 to 500 hp even to compete with upcoming Esclade and all the SUVs will be covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 The PHEV didn't keep the nifty "badge" charge port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 So there are actually 3 grilles: The regular model, with the standard star punchout mesh seen on other Lincoln models: Black Label, which gets an evenly spaced chromed star pattern: And Grand Touring (hybrid), which gets the chromed star pattern similar to the concept, which fades outward and has a blue-hued illuminated Lincoln star: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willwll313wll Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 https://www.lincoln.com/luxury-suvs/aviator/2020/ http://lincolnaviator.q4web.com/Y2018/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willwll313wll Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 600lb/ft of torque! Woo! Edited November 28, 2018 by Willwll313wll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dds010 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I wonder if the Navi will gain different grilles for my20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) Probably when it gets a facelift, it's also suppose to get this Hybrid system sometime after the 2021 F-150. Edited November 28, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Noticed the button the steering wheel at 10 o'clock, wonder what that does. Also 28 speaker Revel Ultima system sounds amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 The button is for voice control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I just want people to take a look at that silhouette because it's a great example on how the utility is transforming to overtake the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msm859 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Willwll313wll said: 600lb/ft of torque! Woo! That's nice, but only an extra 50 hp??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 The silhouette and interior on this thing are world-class. Something still looks off / weird about the front-end grille area, but I can't put my finger on it (especially the Grand Touring hybrid pictured in silver above). I'll chalk it up to weird camera angles / color combos. If this doesn't sell, Lincoln might as well close down, because it isn't going to get any better than this. Bravo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, ANTAUS said: Noticed the button the steering wheel at 10 o'clock, wonder what that does.... Optional on Reserve, standard on Black Label... Edited November 28, 2018 by twintornados double quote..oops 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justins Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Am I the only one that thinks the grille could be a little bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Love it and want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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