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Filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2015, Aviator is coming back for the 2020 model year as the posher brother of the Ford Explorer. The Lincoln rides on the CD6 rear- and all-wheel drive platform, and the world premiere is set for November 28th at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The final teaser of the Aviator reveals the digital instrument cluster that’s teamed up with a touchscreen infotainment system running the latest version of SYNC. As far as the exterior is concerned, the styling of the concept is obvious, along with the backlit Lincoln badge up front and full-width LED light bar on the tailgate.
Heavily influenced by the Navigator but more elegant, the Aviator will offer three rows of seats and a choice of six-cylinder engine options paired to the 10R80 automatic transmission co-developed with General Motors. In the case of the Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility, the 3.3-liter Ti-VCT is confirmed with and without hybrid assistance.
The range-topping engine is the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6, which develops 400 horsepower (406 PS) and 400 pound-feet (542 Nm) of torque in the Continental luxury sedan. Speaking of which, at least two Lincoln models were described as “value destroyers” by chief financial officer Bob Shanks, leading us to believe the Continental will be discontinued in the near future.
Similar to the concept, Lincoln is expected to introduce a plug-in hybrid V6 option as well. Another thing about the Aviator is the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which created symphonic chimes for scenarios such as when the fuel door is open and the seatbelt is unlatched.
“Aviator represents the true vision of the Lincoln brand,” said design director David Woodhouse. “With a look this striking, we needed to have sounds that matched the beauty of this vehicle.” On a related note, the MKT will soldier on as the cheaper alternative to the Aviator, but there’s a catch. To the point, the MKT will pull through as a fleet vehicle.
Heavily influenced by the Navigator but more elegant, the Aviator will offer three rows of seats and a choice of six-cylinder engine options paired to the 10R80 automatic transmission co-developed with General Motors. In the case of the Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility, the 3.3-liter Ti-VCT is confirmed with and without hybrid assistance.
The range-topping engine is the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6, which develops 400 horsepower (406 PS) and 400 pound-feet (542 Nm) of torque in the Continental luxury sedan. Speaking of which, at least two Lincoln models were described as “value destroyers” by chief financial officer Bob Shanks, leading us to believe the Continental will be discontinued in the near future.
Similar to the concept, Lincoln is expected to introduce a plug-in hybrid V6 option as well. Another thing about the Aviator is the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which created symphonic chimes for scenarios such as when the fuel door is open and the seatbelt is unlatched.
“Aviator represents the true vision of the Lincoln brand,” said design director David Woodhouse. “With a look this striking, we needed to have sounds that matched the beauty of this vehicle.” On a related note, the MKT will soldier on as the cheaper alternative to the Aviator, but there’s a catch. To the point, the MKT will pull through as a fleet vehicle.
A not-so familiar face. The all-new #LincolnAviator, coming soon. pic.twitter.com/45eKe5Sz5y
— Lincoln Motor Company (@LincolnMotorCo) November 26, 2018
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