2022 Lincoln Aviator Review

Name: 2022 Lincoln Aviator Review
Brand: Lincoln

Price Range: $35,998 - $59,950

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The 2022 Lincoln Aviator provides an upscale interior design, a comfortable ride quality and strong acceleration. Other midsize three-row luxury SUVs are more poised when going around turns, but overall we like how the Aviator offers shoppers something a little different.

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2022 Lincoln Aviator Review

by the Edmunds Experts

9/8/2021

What's new

Minor changes to standard and optional equipment
Part of the second Aviator generation introduced for 2020

What is the Aviator?

The 2022 Lincoln Aviator is a midsize three-row luxury SUV that slots between the full-size Navigator and the two-row Nautilus. The Aviator made its return after an absence of several years in 2020, with an all-new design, powertrains, and in-car tech and driver aids. It quickly became one of our favorite vehicles in the segment. The cabin is comfortable and extremely well appointed, with lots of premium touches that make it stand out in a competitive class. We also like the powerful turbocharged engine and the available plug-in hybrid.

Since the Aviator is relatively new, we don't expect any significant changes for 2022. Without any major updates to the Aviator, the Audi Q7 remains our pick in this class, but we think the Aviator is better than many rivals, including the Land Rover Discovery, Lexus RX 350L and Cadillac XT6.

Edmunds says

The Aviator may not be the class leader, but it remains one of the best luxury SUVs on the road. Its combination of premium touches, comfortable ride and powertrain variety make it a standout.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Illinois.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$258/mo

$243/mo

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Lincoln Aviator Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.5

55 reviews

5(49%)

4(9%)

3(7%)

2(9%)

1(26%)

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So Far We're Very impressed

TXCrashman, 11/19/2021

2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

We moved from a Lexus RX350 to the 2022 Aviator Reserve and are pleasantly surprised. The ride and technology blow away the RX. The messaging seats are great for longer trips. It really helps if you have a bad back, which I do. We have had our Aviator now for 7 weeks and have driven 1,800 miles without any issues except for 3-4 occasions when the Sirius radio has not reconnected after a …

Fatal flaw

Loveditbutleftit, 07/16/2021

2021 Lincoln Aviator Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

I drove my Aviator Reserve for 18 months. Love the ride, the trim, and the electronics. In every regard it is a luxury vehicle and very well thought out. But... It has a fatal flaw that, in the end, drove me to trade it in. Specifically, the door opening mechanism on the inside of each door is electric. It depends on electrical components inside each door and on the overall health of …

Awesome Ride

espy1949, 02/23/2022

2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

hi all, the aviator is a dream to drive my previous car was a jaguar fpace. Nice car but the lincoln has it beat the aviator is quiet, comfortable roomy and not too bad on fuel. i did a 200 mile all highway run and got 27.6 mpg at highway speed. my only complaint is the exterior fit and finish which is no big deal

Burgundy beauty

JoeM, 07/09/2022

2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

I’ve driven my 2022 Aviator for about four months now with no repairs needed. Very quiet, nice ride, comfortable seats and right at 20 MPG combined mileage. I’m very satisfied with this purchase. The Aviator now has about 18,000 miles. A few thousand miles ago I got an engine warning light on the dash. The dealer replaced something having to do with the thermostat. Other than that, the …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator, so we've included reviews for other years of the Aviator since its last redesign.

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2022 Aviator Highlights

Type:

SUV

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$51,780
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$258/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Aviator models:

Evasive Steering Assist: Steers the vehicle out of harm's way if an impending collision is detected and you do not take sufficient action.
Reverse Brake Assist: Applies the brakes when the car is reversing if sensors indicate that the car is about to collide with an obstacle behind it.
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking: Warns you of obstacles in the road ahead and applies the brakes automatically if you don't react quickly enough.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover14.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Good
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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