mustangchief Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) "It took me a few minutes to get used to the accelerator—put a bit too much pressure and you'll feel your head toss." Motor Trend 22 Aug 19 YES YES YES this is what I was hoping to hear. https://www.motortrend.com/cars/lincoln/aviator/2020/2020-lincoln-aviator-grand-touring-review-plug-in-hybrid?wc_mid=4035:17306&wc_rid=4035:1510353&_wcsid=3E228BCCD3366521126522EAB2C8C7A904402CD73A0E2944 https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2019/08/22/2020-lincoln-aviator-plug-in-hybrid-suv/2068721001/ https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-lincoln-aviator-grand-touring-awd-preview/ https://www.cars.com/articles/2020-lincoln-aviator-plug-in-hybrid-first-drive-still-getting-its-wings-407973/ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/2020-lincoln-aviator-takes-flight-100001468.html I'll add links as I find/read them Edited August 22, 2019 by mustangchief punctuation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Well, as the reviews come in I think the GT will be something special. However, I'm always amazed at reviews and how they differ from one reviewer to another. Motortrend seemed to praise it. Autoblog basically turned the strengths that Motortrend pointed out into weakness. What does it mean? nothing. Just that you should drive it for yourself before forming an opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Now, if they put that drive train in a Mustang and call it GT-E....hmmmmm.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurgeh Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Some of my favorite quotes from GT First Drive reviews: "This is not the Lincoln for hypermilers but is in fact the new hot rod Lincoln." (Forbes) "Lincoln takes a bold step toward becoming the American brand for high-performance luxury vehicles with the 2020 Aviator Grand Touring SUV, a green beast that combines more torque than a twin-turbo Mercedes AMG GLS 63 or Porsche Cayenne turbo with the ability to do much of your daily driving on battery power alone. And Lincoln does it all for around half the price of Porsche and Mercedes’s super SUVs." (Detroit Free Press) "This thing hauls when you need it to with a much stronger, smooth pull off the line. The hybrid system's electric boost also works to smooth out the V6's torque curve across the board, improving tip-in responsiveness and smoothing out the power dip during shifts. So small speed changes -- a little surge of acceleration for a pass or a squirt of power for a merge -- feel much more immediate and effortless." (CNET) "Remember the old adage, “There's no replacement for displacement”? Turns out it's B.S., a silly phrase destined for the ash heap of the English language, like 'safe cigarettes.' ... This is the hot model, the speedy one. Sixty years ago, the Grand Touring would have carried the biggest V8 Ford Motor Company had in its arsenal. Today, it uses a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 alongside a 75-kilowatt electric motor (and a 13.6-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack) to produce 494 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque." (Motor1) "The electric motor provides 221 lb-ft of torque at zero rpm, and you’ll notice it from the very first throttle tip-in, which feels Ludicrous Mode-like in its urgency." (Automobile Magazine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangchief Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 OK, one edit per post, BOF isn't for folks like me who change their mind more often than their drawers...lol Here are more reviews. https://www.wardsauto.com/test-drives/2020-lincoln-aviator-grand-touring-worth-every-penny https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/reviews/article-lincolns-2020-aviator-suv-offers-the-luxury-and-performance-youd/ https://www.autoblog.com/2019/08/22/2020-lincoln-aviator-hybrid-grand-touring-first-drive/ https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a28750909/2020-lincoln-aviator-drive/ https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-lincoln-aviator-grand-touring-hybrid-first-drive-review-pricing-specs/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2019/08/22/2020-aviator-grand-touring-the-new-hot-rod-lincoln/#778b12c6990c https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/52160/2020-lincoln-aviator-a-grand-return/ http://www.trucktrend.com/features/1908-first-drive-2020-lincoln-aviator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellanca Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I don’t understand how some of the reviews are so different. This goes for the regular Aviator as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 35 minutes ago, Bellanca said: I don’t understand how some of the reviews are so different. This goes for the regular Aviator as well. Because you're reading personal opinions. That's the reason I stopped reading reviews. When it comes to buying a vehicle, the only personal opinion I care about is mine, not what some internet writer thinks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangchief Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 51 minutes ago, Bellanca said: I don’t understand how some of the reviews are so different. This goes for the regular Aviator as well. They are not based on facts. They all agree on the HP and Torque, yet not one of the testers was dyno'd. Are they sure? They are all over the place when it comes to steering, handling, seat comfort and more, they are just a persons opinion. Read the reviews for entertainment value, that's all they are. I gave my opinion of driving one, it's worth as much credibility as anyone of the writers, its just my opinion. Some of those guys talked about how much better the Audi is, I drive a 2018 several days a week. I prefer the Aviator, just my taste. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellanca Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I agree that you’ll have some difference of opinion, but with the Aviator it seems so different. I too really don’t care what a reviewer has to say as I’ll be the judge if I like a car; they show some insights but at the end of the day I take their words with a grain of salt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheeling Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I think some of them are biased cause they are shocked that Lincoln produced such a nice ride! They just can't simply believe it. Imagine if an Audi has such power and a 30 way seat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangchief Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 11 hours ago, Wheeling said: I think some of them are biased cause they are shocked that Lincoln produced such a nice ride! They just can't simply believe it. Imagine if an Audi has such power and a 30 way seat. They have the power, just not in the Q line. If they made a seat like the 30 way, adaptive steering, nice heads up display I'd seriously consider them. I really like the google satellite map and the option to use a long range map on the display and a just ahead map in the dash. They would have to get rid of that touch/write pad though...definitely not a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rmc523 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) From the Ward's article: At the opposite extreme, in EV mode the Aviator is a plodder. While the electric motor can propel the vehicle to highway speed, it’s a slow process to gain that kind of momentum rather than the instant-on torque we’ve come to expect from high-voltage EVs. As a result, the EV mode is best suited for around-town, lower-speed (think school zone to 45 mph [72 km/h]) operation rather than open-highway driving. And from the Forbes article: Quote The Aviator has a range of drive modes available including conserve (aka eco), excite (sport), normal, slippery and deep conditions that make adjustments to throttle, steering, shift points and slip thresholds for the stability control. The Grand Touring adds two extra modes, Pure EV and Preserve EV. Pure forces the powertrain into electric-only mode which is handy for cruising through the neighborhood or for short commutes in the city. With only 100-hp on tap from the motor, acceleration is considerably less lively than in other modes, but it is adequate. Edited August 23, 2019 by rmc523 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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