Name: 2005 Lincoln Aviator
Brand: Lincoln

Lincoln Aviator

EPA MPG: NA

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2005 Luxury SUVs 3-row Ratings

2005 Lincoln Aviator

$4,675 - $5,150

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Acura MDX

$4,850 - $5,025

EPA MPG 19 mpg

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2005 BMW X5

$4,425 - $5,350

EPA MPG 18 mpg

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2005 Cadillac Escalade

$5,550 - $6,750

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Land Rover LR3

$4,350 - $5,450

EPA MPG 16 mpg

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2005 Lexus GX

$ NA

EPA MPG 17 mpg

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2005 Lexus LX

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Lincoln Navigator

$4,250 - $5,375

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

$12,575

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Volvo XC90

$3,675 - $4,550

EPA MPG 17 mpg

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear, 2 third

AWD, Rear

4.6-liter V8 (302 hp)

5-speed automatic

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Model History

2020-

Current Generation

The new for 2020 Aviator is a three-row luxury SUV, positioned between the company's Nautilus and Navigator. It's powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbo engine that provides effortless thrust. Handling is remarkably agile for such a large vehicle, the ride is comfortable, and the cabin stays hushed. The interior is lavishly furnished with chrome, wood, and leather, and the seats are plush and supportive. However, some controls are unintuitive, such as the push-button gear selector and electronic door latches. Fortunately, the large infotainment screen responds quickly and is easy to use. The second-row seat is roomy, but the third row is tight. Lincoln's Co-Pilot360 safety suite, with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic warning, lane keeping assistance, and automatic high beams, is standard. Lincoln's active driver assistance system, BlueCruise, is standard on the 2025 model for four years along with a new infotainment system and updated styling.

2003-2019

2003 Redesign Year

The Aviator is Lincoln's version of the Mercury Mountaineer and Ford Explorer. It's made for people who find the Lincoln Navigator too imposing and expensive. It comes with a smooth, strong 302-hp V8 that is mated to a five-speed automatic. Without low-range gearing, it's not meant for serious off-roading. A standard third row expands seating to seven and folds flat into the floor when not in use, expanding the cargo space. The premium price buys lots of leather, wood, satin-nickel decoration, a powerful V8 engine, and a quiet cabin. The Aviator was discontinued after 2005, and its replacement, the car-based MKX, arrived in 2007.

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