Performance is a big part of a vehicle's appeal. Different vehicle types have different performance profiles, but they should all feel natural and comfortable behind the wheel. This is especially true for SUVs. Because they are large and heavy, it is easy for an SUV to feel slow or hard to turn. The Lincoln Aviator is a great example of a midsize SUV with robust performance capabilities despite its size. Read on to learn more.
Power, Efficiency & Capability
The Lincoln Aviator has two different drivetrains to choose from. The base choice is a gas engine, a V6 that is rated for 400 horsepower. The next choice is a hybrid with a bump up in power to 494 horsepower. The gas engine gets you 26 MPG on the highway and 18 MPG on city roads, which is about average for a luxury SUV of this size.
The hybrid, on the other hand, manages 56 combined MPG. That is a big improvement, especially when paired with the power boost feature. In both cases, the transmission is an automatic 10-speed model.
The Lincoln Aviator feels fast and comfortable to drive, and the suspension is tuned for a soft, gentle ride in any condition. It's an interesting performance profile because the Lincoln Aviator doesn't feel heavy at all, and it feels like just enough power to feel luxurious and stable without veering into the sports-car territory.
The big choice for performance on the Lincoln Aviator between the gas and hybrid models should be an easy one. As long as your budget can afford the higher trims with the hybrid, it is a notable boost to power as well as efficiency, and the upper trims have many more features and upgrades as well.
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