2026 Lincoln Aviator® Review | Colors, Trim Options, & Specs in Barrington, IL

Sophisticated, sleek, and spacious, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator® is designed to carry you and your family through each day with ease. This premium three-row, mid-size SUV offers a potent twin-turbocharged V6 engine for spirited performance, plush interior amenities, visually appealing exterior design, and an advanced selection of contemporary technologies for intuitive connectivity and confidence. Read more about what the 2026 Lincoln Aviator has to offer using this model review created by the luxury vehicle specialists at Wickstrom Lincoln.

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2026 Lincoln Aviator Trim Options Available

• Premiere® – $56,910*
• Reserve® – $66,730*
• Black Label™ – $85,380*

2026 Lincoln Aviator Exterior Design

The exterior of the 2026 Lincoln Aviator is crafted with convenience-enhancing features and visually appealing options, so you can stand out from the crowd. Standard exterior design features include 20-inch wheels, a power liftgate that automatically opens when you approach it, full LED headlamps, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Higher trim levels add features like a Panoramic Vista Roof®, 22-inch wheels, adaptive pixel LED headlamps, and soft-close doors.

Exterior dimensions:

• Length: 199.7 in.
• Width w/ mirrors: 89.9 in.
• Height: 69.2 in.
• Base curb weight: 4,745 lbs. 

Standard exterior features include:

• 20-in. wheels
• Automatic full LED headlamps
• Quad chrome exhaust tips
• Open on approach power liftgate
• Power-adjustable, Autofold, heated sideview mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, memory, and auto-dimming driver’s side
• Aluminum roof rack side rails
• Privacy glass on rear doors, quarters, and liftgate
• Rain-sensing, heated VisioBlade™ windshield wipers
• Illuminated welcome with Lincoln Embrace
• Trailer Tow Package
  • Four- and seven-pin connectors
  • Blind spot information system with trailer coverage
  • Class III hitch and wiring
  • Smart trailer tow
  • Trailer sway control

Available exterior features include:

• 21- or 22-in. wheels
• LED fog lamps
• Panoramic Vista Roof with power sunshade
• Illumination Package
  • Illuminated Lincoln Star in grille
  • Adaptive pixel LED headlamps
  • Speed-dependent lighting
  • Adaptive dynamic bending lighting
  • Lincoln dynamic signature lighting with LED daytime running lamps
• Light-touch door handles
• Soft-close doors

2026 Lincoln Aviator Color Options Offered

• Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
• Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat
• Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
• Harbor Gray Clearcoat
• Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat
• Cenote Green Bright Colorant Clearcoat

2026 Lincoln Aviator Interior Cargo Space & Design Features

Featuring a versatile three-row interior and luxurious amenities, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator is crafted for those who enjoy a premium driving experience. Interior dimensions include seating for up to seven people and up to 75.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear two rows lowered. Standard comfort and convenience amenities include a ten-way power driver’s seat, a heated steering wheel, tri-zone climate control settings, and Lincoln soft-touch seat upholstery. Upgraded amenities in higher trim levels include Perfect Position front seats with 30 directions of power adjustability, heated and ventilated functions for the first- and second-row seats, premium leather seat upholstery, and a leather-wrapped interior.

Interior dimensions and cargo space:

• Seating: Seven
• Headroom (First/Second/Third Row): 40.2 / 38.4 / 36.9 in. 
• Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): 43 / 39 / 29.2 in.
• Max. cargo space: 75.9 cu.-ft.
• Cargo space behind second row: 39.9 cu.-ft.
• Cargo space behind third row: 16.5 cu.-ft.

Standard interior features include:

• Lincoln soft-touch seating material
• Comfort front seats with ten-way driver’s seat adjustability and eight-way power front passenger’s seat adjustability
• Second-row captain’s chairs with power tip and slide and mini console
• Third-row 50/50 PowerFold® split bench seat 
• Heated steering wheel
• Carpeted floor mats
• Tri-zone climate controls
• Push-button start
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls
• Memory settings for driver’s seat, steering column
• Piano key shifter
• Frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Universal garage door opener

Available interior features include:

• Premium leather seating surfaces
• Power tilt/telescoping steering column
• Quad-zone automatic climate control with auto air refresh
• Perfect Position front seats with 30-way power adjustability 
• Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
• Leather-wrapped interior

2026 Lincoln Aviator Engine & Towing Specs

Twin-turbocharged power provides robust performance for the 2026 Lincoln Aviator. Pairing well with its mid-size proportions, the 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine of the Aviator makes 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. The Aviator is offered with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or intelligent four-wheel drive (4WD), and RWD models can achieve up to 18 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. Tow up to 5,000 pounds using the standard Trailer Tow Package. For ride comfort, an adaptive suspension is standard on the Aviator, and an air glide suspension with dynamic lower entry is part of an optional package.

See the engine specs for the Aviator in the following chart.

• Engine: 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 with auto start-stop
• Horsepower: 400 HP
• Torque: 415 lb.-ft.
• MPG (City/Hwy): 18 / 25
• 0-60 MPH: 5.6 sec.
• Max. Towing: 5,000 lbs.
• Transmission: Ten-speed automatic with SelectShift®
• Drivetrain: RWD / Intelligent 4WD

2026 Lincoln Aviator Technology & Safety Features

An extensive collection of technology features supports every drive in the 2026 Lincoln Aviator. Standard technology centers around the Lincoln Digital Experience with a 13.2-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and the Lincoln Connectivity Package with 5G modem capability, and streaming capability for audio, video, and video conferencing. In higher trim levels, the Aviator includes a wireless charging pad, a head-up display, and a 28-speaker Revel® Ultima 3D audio system.

Setting a high standard of safety, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator includes Lincoln Co-Pilot360® Drive 2.0 with every trim level. Features in this safety suite include adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, a lane-keeping system, and Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking. The Aviator is also equipped with standard hands-free highway driving capabilities with the Lincoln BlueCruise system, elevating the level of support you receive on the road.

Standard technology features include:

• Lincoln Digital Experience 
  • 13.2-in. capacitive center stack screen switch swipe capability
  • Google Maps™
  • Google App Store
  • Games/news/podcasts app
  • Over-the-air software updates
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • 911 assist
• 110V/150W AC power outlet
• Lincoln Way app
• Eight USB ports
• Lincoln Connectivity Package
  • Lincoln Connect™ 5G embedded modem
  • Unlimited Wi-Fi® hotspot
  • Audio and video streaming
  • Productivity (video conferencing and web browser)
  • Voice assistant
  • Entertainment 
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
• Lincoln premium audio system with ten speakers, including subwoofer
• Remote start system
• Phone as a key

Available technology features include:

• Wireless charging pad
• HD Radio™ technology 
• Revel audio system with 14 speakers or Revel Ultima 3D audio system with 28 speakers
• Advanced head-up display

Standard safety features include:

• Lincoln BlueCruise hands-free highway driving 
• Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Drive 2.0
  • 360-degree camera
  • Adaptive cruise control, including lane centering assist, stop and go, and predictive speed assist
  • Auto high beams
  • Blind spot assist
  • Blind spot information system
  • Evasive steer assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Lane keeping system
  • Intersection assist
  • Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking
  • Post-collision braking
  • Rearview camera
  • Reverse brake assist
• Cross-traffic alert with braking

2026 Lincoln Aviator FAQs

What Engine & Performance Specs Does the 2026 Aviator Offer?

The 2026 Lincoln Aviator features a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine. It’s tuned to output 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. Accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in as little as 5.3 seconds and tow up to 5,000 pounds with the Aviator.

How Does the Aviator Fare in Fuel Economy and Range?

With standard RWD, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator gets up to 18 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. Aviator models equipped with AWD get slightly lower fuel economy at 17 MPG in the city, but 25 MPG on the highway. EPA range estimates are not currently available.

What Safety Features Are Standard in the Aviator?

Standard safety features in the 2026 Lincoln Aviator include those in Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Drive 2.0, like a 360-degree camera, blind spot information system, and Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking. Lincoln BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology is also standard.

What Safety Features Are Available in the Aviator?

Upgraded comfort features in the 2026 Lincoln Aviator trim lineup include premium or specialty leather seating, quad-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, and Perfect Position front seats with 30-way power adjustability.

2025 Lincoln Aviator® Review | Colors, Trim Options, & Specs in Barrington, IL

Dazzling design and premium amenities inspire and delight in the all-new 2025 Lincoln Aviator®. The fine-tuned craftsmanship in this three-row luxury SUV gains a plethora of fresh innovations for the 2025 model year, including a revised front-end design, new Lincoln Digital Experience, and hands-free highway driving capability. Explore all the key features, colors, trim options, and specifications for the 2025 Aviator with this model review created by the luxury vehicle specialists at Wickstrom Lincoln.

Your new luxury SUV awaits your consideration at our dealership in Barrington, IL. Schedule a test drive appointment with one of our new Aviator SUVs for sale and explore the standard equipment and premium amenities in person. For more information, call a Wickstrom Lincoln representative at (847) 382-5600 or send us a message and let us know how we can assist you.

2025 Lincoln Aviator Trim Options Available

• Premiere – $58,930*
• Reserve – $66,030*
• Black Label – $87,245*

2025 Lincoln Aviator Color Options Offered

• Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
• Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat
• Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
• Crystal White Metallic Clearcoat
• Harbor Gray Clearcoat
• Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat
• Cenote Green Bright Colorant Clearcoat

2025 Lincoln Aviator Interior Cargo Space & Design Features

Indulge your senses in the soft-touch materials and personalized comfort of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator interior. Seat up to seven with a second-row bench seat or six with second-row captain’s chairs, and fold down both rear rows to create up to 77.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Settle into 30-way power-adjustable Perfect Position front seats with Active Motion® massage functionality, along with heat and ventilation, and find ultimate enjoyment on every journey.

The Black Label trim takes luxury to new heights with three available interior themes. As a 2025 first, the Invitation theme features open-pore Khaya wood and Onyx Black Savannah leather. Flight blends Luggage Tan Savannah leather seat upholstery with dark full engine turn appliques, and Moonbeam combines Opulence leather seat upholstery with a Green Moonbeam leather-wrapped interior and moon ash wood trim.

Available interior features include:

• Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
• Perfect Position 30-way power front seats with Active Motion massage
• Second-row 40/mini console/40 dual captain’s chairs 
• Third-row 50/50 Powerfold® bench seat 
• Driver memory settings
• Lincoln soft touch or premium leather seat upholstery
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power tilt/telescopic steering column with memory
• Tri-zone climate controls with auto air refresh or quad-zone climate controls
• Frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Ambient lighting with illuminated front scuff plates
• Panoramic Vista Roof® with power sunshade

2025 Lincoln Aviator Engine & Towing Specs

Confident muscle and smooth driving await with the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine under the hood delivers 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque — class-leading numbers among other large crossover premium utility vehicles. Pick your Aviator with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), depending on your desired level of control in slick conditions. Tow up to 5,000 pounds in the Aviator with the available Class III Trailer Tow Package.

Dial-controlled Lincoln drive modes allow you to toggle between several optimized settings for the steering, suspension, and transmission shift points that help you drive with greater precision. For ultimate ride comfort, the Aviator is available with an air glide suspension with dynamic lower entry that also makes entering the vehicle easier.

See the Lincoln Aviator engine specs in the following table.

• Engine: 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6
• Horsepower: 400 HP
• Torque: 415 lb.-ft.
• RWD MPG: 18 city / 25 hwy
• AWD MPG: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Max. Towing Capacity : 5,000 lbs.
• Transmission: Ten-speed SelectShift® automatic

2025 Lincoln Aviator Technology & Safety Features

Innovations abound throughout the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. Set atop the center stack is a 13.2-inch touchscreen, which serves as your portal for the all-new Lincoln Digital Experience, including Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Google Maps™ functionality, and voice recognition. Passengers in the second row get their own 5.8-inch touchscreen for audio and climate controls with the Reserve and Black Label models, along with USB charge points in all three rows. For crystal clear audio and an immersive listening experience, consider the available Revel® Ultima 3D audio system with 28 speakers.

Each trim level includes an extensive collection of driver assistance technology centered around features like a lane-keeping system and automatic high-beam headlights in the Lincoln Co-Pilot360® 2.0 collection. Also standard, Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Drive 2.0 features reverse brake assist and boosts your visibility around the SUV with a bevy of additional cameras, including a 360-degree camera. The crowning driver assistance system in the redesigned Aviator is Lincoln BlueCruise, which provides hands-free highway driving support with steering, acceleration, lane-change, lane-positioning, and stopping controls on compatible highways.

Available technology features include:

• 12.4-in. instrument cluster display
• 13.2-in. capacitive touchscreen in center stack
• Enhanced voice recognition communications 
• Lincoln Connect™ 5G embedded modem with Wi-Fi® hotspot
• Google Maps
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
• Eight smart-charging USB ports
• Wireless charging pad
• 110V/150W AC power outlet
• Universal garage door opener
• Phone As A Key
• Remote start system
• Revel Ultima 3D audio system with 28 speakers
• 5.8-in. touchscreen for second row
• Advanced head-up display

Standard safety and driver assistance features include:

• Lincoln BlueCruise hands-free highway driving
• Blind spot assist
• Blind spot detection with cross-traffic alert
• Intersection assist
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Evasive steer assist
• Lane-keeping system
• Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking
• Post collision braking
• Reverse brake assist
• 360-degree camera
• Rearview camera
• Adaptive cruise control 
• SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system