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2025 Lincoln Aviator: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Lincoln Aviator gets a substantial mid-cycle refresh, led by a redesigned digital cabin and updated front-end styling. BlueCruise hands-free highway driving also joins the Aviator for the first time.
About the 2025 Lincoln Aviator
2nd generation (2020-2026), mid-cycle refresh year
Lincoln positions the Aviator as a quiet, stylish three-row luxury SUV that mixes strong V6 power with a calm, comfortable cabin. The focus is less on sporty driving and more on relaxed family travel, upscale materials, thoughtful tech, and easy long-distance comfort. Compared with many rivals, the Aviator leans into a softer ride, a more serene interior feel, and stronger standard gas-engine output, giving it a distinctly American luxury character.
The Aviator remains a comfort-focused three-row luxury SUV, with the Premiere serving as a well-equipped entry point and the Reserve adding richer materials, upgraded lighting, and a 14-speaker Revel sound system. Black Label sits at the top with 30-way front seats, a 28-speaker Revel audio system, air suspension, and exclusive interior themes, while Livery is tailored to chauffeur and executive-transportation work.
What changed, by category
Styling
Lincoln redesigned the front end with a refreshed grille, new headlamps, and revised front lighting. The Illumination Package, which adds adaptive pixel LED headlamps and an illuminated grille star, becomes standard on Reserve and Black Label.
Tech
A new Lincoln Digital Experience pairs a 13.2-inch center touchscreen with a 12.4-inch digital gauge display. Navigation becomes standard on Livery and Premiere. Premiere also gains a standard panoramic roof, while heated steering wheels and heated or ventilated front seats become standard more widely across the lineup.
Safety
BlueCruise hands-free highway driving comes to the Aviator for the first time. Adaptive cruise control also becomes standard on Reserve.
2025 Lincoln Aviator specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 415 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 75.9 cu-ft | 75.9 cu-ft | 75.9 cu-ft | 75.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.2 in | 29.2 in | 29.2 in | 29.2 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Lincoln Aviator a full redesign?
No. The 2025 Aviator is a mid-cycle refresh of the second-generation SUV, not a completely new generation. Its main updates are the redesigned front end, modernized digital cabin, and newly added BlueCruise system.
Does the 2025 Lincoln Aviator have BlueCruise?
Yes. The 2025 model is the first Aviator to receive BlueCruise, Lincoln's hands-free driving system for compatible highways.
What screens are new in the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?
The 2025 Aviator has a new 13.2-inch center touchscreen and a 12.4-inch digital gauge display. They run the new Lincoln Digital Experience and give the cabin a more modern layout.
What equipment became standard on the 2025 Aviator Premiere?
The 2025 Aviator Premiere gains standard navigation, a heated steering wheel, and a panoramic roof. Its equipment also includes heated and ventilated front seats, BlueCruise, adaptive suspension, and a 360-degree camera.
Did the 2025 Lincoln Aviator get a new engine?
No new engine is identified for the 2025 refresh. The Aviator continues with its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, while the year's major changes focus on styling, cabin technology, driver assistance, and standard equipment.
2025 Lincoln Aviator Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Lincoln Aviator.
4.1
2025 Lincoln Aviator
(13 reviews)
“Seat quality and stitching could be sooo much better other than that, love my car!”
“We are having some issues with the electronics of this vehicle. Overall we like the vehicle except for the electronic issues we are having.”