A Solid Choice Nobody Is Buying | 2023 Lincoln Aviator Plug In Hybrid

Whether you were looking for better fuel economy, a roomier / more luxurious interior, some EV range, or better driving dynamics, the Lincoln Aviator bests the best seller in this segment: the Acura MDX, yet oddly few shoppers are seem to be interested. In this video will take a deep dive into the plug-in hybrid 3-row Lincoln that absolutely should be on your shopping list.

[thewevel]

I think the problem is threefold: inventory has been terrible, Lincoln dealers aren't shy about markups, and Lincolns lease really poorly. They're really nice but not worth the hassle.

[jasonjepsen]

The Aviator is an absolutely stunning vehicle. Not a lot of people can afford a $80k -$90k vehicle.

[VixxKong]

I promise that when I get the money I'll get the Lincoln Aviator grand touring
I love driving around, this car looks perfect

[HB-]

I purchased 2022 Aviator Black Label Grand Touring. Love it and those 494 horses definitely make it feel like a sports car. The interior luxury sets it apart. Had a friend who just purchased a 2023 GLE AMG and couldn't stop talking about the high level of luxury. My work commute is very far and I have visited the gas station once in three months.

[justforfun]

Take all the vehicles you have mentioned and drive over a set of railway tracks at 20mph. We did. While not perfect in all departments, we found the seats and drive comfort of the Aviator second to none. Only the Escalade and Navigator were comparable. Why on earth would you spend so much $ on a vehicle if you prefer to "feel the road"? It is definitely more comfortable than the $130K Mercedes GLS with it's strange (personal preference) hand grip center console design, in which you can feel every pebble on the highway, never mind a gravel road. The Volvo was worse. Driving to work, shopping, etc is well within the 21 mile EV-only range (for us in particular) so we hope to drive emission free for 60% of our driving which in our opinion is why some are willing to spend extra for a PHEV, not the fuel economy. Just my opinion but this seems like a comfortable and luxurious transitional vehicle for those of us who want to do what we can to preserve the air our grandchildren breath, but are not yet willing to give up the comforts and convenience of an ICE for long distance driving. I'm not sure if this one will last 13 years like my Navigator did but I sure hope so. If I'm still around, next vehicle may be a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle if we ever get the infrastructure built. Thank you very much for your updated review of the 2023 PHEV Aviator. Ours is built and should arrive at the dealer within the next few weeks.

[Cal]

the size alone of this thing would be a hard no for me, before looking at the sticker... but i gotta admire that it takes regular gas and has a spare tire. [for ppl who actually adventure in their cars] no need to worry about [sketchy premium gas at some middle-of-nowhere gas station], and no need to worry about getting a flat.

[scottharper]

I’ve got a 2019 and one of the first off the line. I waited 6 months for my black label hybrid. I think there are only two in all of Ohio. We are retired and use it to go everywhere and feel very safe in any weather. My wife has a black belt in shopping so it fits anything she wants in the back. I like it for the HP and torque getting on the highway. The heads up display is fantastic. The car can hold everything we need for a long trip including our travel Kerurig. The sound system is better then any car we previously owned.

[dtay]

If I were in the market this would be on my short list along with the genesis.

[nischintr]

Reliability concerns, dealership experience, brand image could be reasons why this doesn’t sell as well as it should

[michaeldaniels]

Really like our Aviator! Had the RX, X5 and MDX prior

[RexFlashMinistries]

I cross shopped this when I bought a Genesis GV80 in October. Given the higher price, reputation for reliability and repairs, warranty and overall quality and driving experience, I could not justify buying the Lincoln.

[christophervasquez]

Ford / Lincoln dealerships make the purchase process a nightmare. They extremely undervalue your trade-in by $3000 to $5000. The vehicles are great but how you have to buy them is why a lot of people no longer purchase Lincolns and fords. We purchased our BMW in roughly 45 minutes. At the Lincoln dealership we didn't even get seen for over an hour and a half just for them to tell us that we have to put down another $5000 if you want our payment to be the same as our trade-in. Our BMW payment is lower than our trade-in and the sticker was higher than the Corsair.

[rightlanehog]

Alex, Despite your bold declaration, Aviator sales did not soar. That should keep you grounded. 😁

[mark_u]

Really love how the Aviator looks. It's perhaps the most handsome three-row midsize luxury crossover. The interior is a homerun too. Just sad that Lincoln is veering from that traditionally luxurious design to the flashy all-screen look that won't age well interior as seen in the new Nautilus.

[ouch]

Not sure if this has anything to do with their sales, but I’ve found that many more people who aren’t in to cars know that Lincoln and Cadillac are premium brands of Ford and GM respectively than those who know that Acura, Lexus and Infiniti are premium brands of Honda, Toyota and Nissan. Many “non-car folks” I’ve spoken to think that the Japanese premium brands are their own separate brands and not associated with a “cheap” brand. Many, many people who are buying from a premium brand do so largely for brand snobbery, so maybe that matters to them. People do irrational things.

Lincoln is also associated with old people or “old money”, maybe even more than Cadillac.

There is also the perception of increased quality in German cars (although I’d challenge that perception), and increased reliability in Japanese vehicles (which is probably true, but not as true as it used to be).

[tjs]

I think the Aviator's main market problem is the donor platform, the Ford Explorer, can be had for less with pretty much all of the same preferred options.

Regarding the split thigh support. Think of the benefit for long drives. Driving East cross-country on I-80 that split would be a blessing. Lift the right-side up high and you help avoid leg cramps.

[RS-pvnf]

Buying the gas version soon. Rented it for a week and fell in love

[GEORORGE]

If you were an actual Pilot, you absolutely know why those seats are individually forward and rear leg extensions are so important. On long legs or segments in flying, they truly are useful. Not considered a luxury in planes, they are a standard feature, all Pilots appreciate.

[CMCNestT]

Consumer Reports says the Aviator is the 7th least reliable vehicle sold in the USA. That is a problem.

[flex_]

I just love looking at my aviator as much as i do driving it