2020 Lincoln Aviator |
We begin with the all-new Lincoln Aviator, which starts at a rather expensive 51,100 US Dollars plus on road costs, and while this is essentially a Ford Explorer with a lot of bling bling on it, the all-new Aviator shows it's all about delivering the riding comfort of a luxury sedan in an SUV setting and this is what Lincoln's all about; being comfortable on the trip to Beverly Hills.
2020 Lincoln Aviator |
2020 Lincoln Aviator interior |
Inside, the new Aviator hosts a wide array of tech and comfort fit for up to seven people on board and unlike the more generic interior the latest Ford Explorer features, the new Aviator features a well-tailored interior that smells like it was tailored at a very fancy dress shop rather than the department store and judging by all the leather and wood plastered to this very functional interior, the new Aviator is surprisingly comfortable not just as a family car but also works for escorting VIPs to their very important schedules like galas, orchestras, concerts, or public hearings. Spacious at the back as well.
2020 Lincoln Aviator |
Like the Ford Explorer, the new Aviator utilizes on a brand new rear-wheel drive architecture, which promises to be more sporty and athletic compared to the old Aviator of yesteryears and with the optional Intelligent 4WD, it handles almost everywhere. Because being a Lincoln, the Aviator's dynamics is focused on comfort in mind, meaning that it's capable of traveling through the I-5 in the real world, which most luxury car owners do, while leaving anyone in the back sleeping like a baby. It's quiet, refined, and nice to live with, although you won't break a sweat from driving one. As for safety, the new Aviator boasts a wide range of safety tech for when they're needed most.
The Aviator is powered by the similar 3.0L EcoBoost V6 petrol engine that you get from the new Ford Explorer while mated to a ten-speed automatic gearbox. It produces similar stats compared to the new Ford Explorer.
There's also the first ever Aviator Grand Touring which comes with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 petrol engine bolted to a Plug-In Hybrid powertrain and a unique 10-speed AT built specifically for this variant.
2020 Lincoln Corsair |
Next, let's move on to the first-ever Lincoln Corsair, which starts at 35,945 US Dollars plus OTR, and although more expensive than the MKC it relpaces, this poshed-up Ford Escape is the least expensive of the Lincoln SUV range of today, and there's something about this crossover that will leave them cross-armed in the middle of the Corsica sunrise.
2020 Lincoln Corsair |
Silly name aside, the Corsair looks a bit like a smaller version of the new Aviator mentioned above, meaning that this luxury midsize crossover got succumbed to the Russian doll effect and when parked alongside its big brother, you really can't tell the difference between the Aviator and Corsair. Let the size decide which is which but it's a bit more complicated than that.
2020 Lincoln Corsair |
2020 Lincoln Corsair |
There are two turbocharged engines offered on the Corsair such as the 2.0L and the more powerful 2.3L engine, all mated to an 8-speed AT.
So, there we are. The new Aviator and the Corsair are undeniable proof that Lincoln might go down in the same path as Ford by offering an all-SUV lineup because of the reality today's automotive world faces. Like or not, these new crossovers are here to stay when needed most and looks like customers are prepared to get their fat paychecks on one of them.
Photo: Ford Motor Company
Photo: Ford Motor Company