2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Review

If you are looking for a comfortable, spacious, and technology-forward hybrid luxury SUV near Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland, then keep reading our 2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring review!

The Aviator lives up to its namesake by being inspired by flight and the allure of travel. The Aviator Grand Touring is Lincoln's performance flagship SUV with plenty of get up and go and cruising comfort for those long highway hauls for up to 6 or 7 people. Lincoln carves its own path in the 3-row luxury SUV market with this undeniably American entry that comes in, with the power, technology, and luxury that meets or exceeds its European Luxury SUV counterparts. There is a lot to love about the Lincoln Aviator!

THE BEST OF BOTH: HYBRID EFFICIENCY + ENORMOUS POWER

The 2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring has a range of up to 460 miles on a single tank of fuel made possible by it's EPA estimated MPGe of 54 city/58 hwy. 

The Aviator Grand Touring adds plug-in hybrid power to the engine to produce 494 horsepower and an astonishing 630lb.-ft. of torque! Being a plug-in, you can also operate solely on electric power for those short commutes in town. The drive in the Aviator is complete luxury with smooth suspension and confidence inspirited steering. However, with changing conditions you can adapt the vehicle with selectable drive modes. Normal, for every day, conserve to save on fuel, Excite which is sport mode for those more spirited drives, and Slippery and Deep for when driving in snow or wet conditions. The Hybrid also includes Pure EV mode that is the all-electric mode, and Preserve EV to keep the battery charged. As mentioned, the air suspension features road preview to sense oncoming bumps and soften the experience when driving over them.

 

2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR FROM THE INSIDE

Climbing into the interior is to be embraced by elegance. When you climb into the 30-way perfect position seats, they allow you endless possibilities to find the spot that is just right for your body. And for those times you need a little R&R they also have massage capability! With finely stitched leather, real wood accents, piano black and chrome trim beautifully adorning the entire cabin, the overall craftsmanship is second to none. 

Headroom comes in at 40.3 inches up front, 39.7 inches in the middle row, and 36.9 inches in the rear. For legroom, there are 43 inches up front, 39 inches in the second-row, and 29.2 inches of third-row legroom.

In total, you can fit seven passengers within the 140.5 cubic feet of passenger volume. As for cargo, there are 18.3 cubic feet behind the third row, 41.8 cubic feet behind the second row, and 77.7 cubic feet behind the first row!

SAFETY & INFOTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY

Getting the most out of your experience behind the wheel is simple thanks to the modernized technology found in the Lincoln Aviator. You have a bevy of screens to look at, from the simple heads up display that allows you to keep your eyes on the road. A 12-inch customizable digital gauge cluster that allows you to choose the information you want to see. And finally, the floating SYNC® 3 screen allows you to view your infotainment without taking your eyes off the road. For those times you want to jam out the Revel® Ultima 3D Audio System has 28 strategically placed speakers for one of the most unique automotive listening experiences.

For safety, there's the Lincoln Co-Pilot360™ Plus suite, which includes driver-assist systems, such as:

Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Centering & Speed Sign Recognition Evasive Steering Assist Reverse Brake Assist Active Park Assist Plus

An Inside Look at the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring in Richmond VA

The Lincoln Aviator is the sum of all of Lincoln's greatest technology advancements and old-world aviation inspired design and appeal. You really can have it all. To see how it handles the streets of Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland, contact your friends at Richmond Lincoln and we'll arrange a test drive!