After achieving domestic production last year, the price range of Lincoln's luxury medium and large SUV aviators (inquiring about the bottom price | checking the reference) has dropped sharply compared with before, with a starting price of only 509,800, while the entry-level version of Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and other similar models is close to the price of 700,000, and it can buy the high match of the aviator. The power combination of the whole series of 3.0T+10AT, rich luxury temperament and rich interior and exterior configuration... The aviator looks quite seductive.
Compared with the ashkenazi rivals, what are the advantages and disadvantages of the aviator in addition to the relatively affordable price? This time, I invited my colleague and owner of the current BMW X5, who will make a comprehensive evaluation of the pilot based on his X5 experience.
<b>Biography</b>
Mr. Yang Ruihan is the editor-in-chief of our Pacific Network, and his years of work experience in the automotive industry have allowed him to "read countless cars" and has a very deep understanding of cars. When changing cars at the beginning of the year, Ruihan locked the model to a medium-sized luxury SUV, he personally pursued a sense of youth and sports, and also considered the needs and preferences of his family, and finally chose BMW X5 xDrive40i. However, at that time, Ruihan bought a car compared with a German car, and after buying a car, he remembered the domestic 2021 Lincoln Aviator, and he thought that the power configuration of this car and the American luxury presented were very attractive. This opportunity to get a test drive to experience the pilot, naturally can not be missed.
<b>Exterior experience: elegant and creative</b>
Looking at the large and medium-sized SUVs of luxury brands on the market, under the blessing of the huge body shape and the latest design language, each model looks imposing and trendy. In Ruihan's view, the lincoln aviator's vehicle design has more charm and ideas than its peers, and it is also obviously different from the traditional American large-size SUV. This experience of the real car made him more certain of this view.
Ruihan likes the pilot's headlight line design: "The upper line of the headlight extends backwards and blends with the waist line, and there is a kind of "flying at high speed, the wing is dragging out the wake", showing imagination. ”
Among the many functions of the headlights, Glare-Free automatic anti-glare is worth mentioning, which is the information collected through the vehicle camera, using the front camera to monitor and judge the road ahead, traffic signs and other vehicle positions, automatically adjust the beam, and then improve driving safety. Headlight configuration has always been one of the advantages of Ashkenazi luxury brands, and aviators are not at all behind in this regard.
Unlike the dive-type side attitude deliberately created by most models, the aviator's roof line is slightly downward, and the body proportions are particularly balanced and elegant, creating a dynamic "take-off" trend.
"The aviator is in the atmosphere of elegance, and there is a bit of athletic performance. In comparison, the BMW X5 has a tougher and more aggressive appearance, a slightly more sporty and aggressive, but the details are not as tasteful as the aviator. For users who want to be low-key and luxurious, the appearance of the aviator is bound to be very attractive. After careful study, Ruihan gave the aviator a high evaluation of his appearance.
<b>Interior Experience: InterpretIng American luxury</b>
The interior of the aviator presents a full american luxury flavor, the reddish brown + dark gray color combination is quite eye-catching, and the family-designed center console emphasizes symmetry, regularity, and the material is used regardless of the cost, which as a whole reflects Lincoln's understanding of luxury.
It is understood that the new SYNC+ system built into the Aviator's car machine is optimized for the use habits of domestic users, not only providing many advanced in-vehicle applications such as voice interaction, QQ music, Himalaya FM, Baidu navigation, mobile phone remote control, etc., but also supporting OTA updates and settings for most of the driving functions of the vehicle, such as Autohold, steep slope and slow descent functions are not set physical buttons, and the operation is also placed in the screen.
The Aviator's seat function is really amazing, it supports 30-way electric adjustment, the occupants can include both sides of the leg rest, hip clamping force, waist clamping force, as well as multi-stage waist support, headrest position for a full range of adjustments, easy to find the most comfortable sitting posture, ventilation, heating, massage and other practical functions are also readily available.
Ruihan believes that in the selection of interior materials, seat configuration, multimedia configuration and other aspects, aviators are among the best in the same level. His own BMW X5 interior is more youthful and sporty, which is relatively flattering to younger users, but gives a sense of luxury that is significantly inferior to that of aviators.
<b>Performance experience: Powerful power system, comfortable chassis and control</b>
Open the hood, the 3.0T V6 twin-turbo engine has a powerful output of 355Ps and 553Nm, matching the 10-stop automatic transmission, and the aviator's power configuration is enough to be thrilling.
Driving on the aviator, Ruihan's first feeling was unexpectedly brisk. Although it is a medium-sized luxury SUV weighing 2.3 tons, it will not drag mud and water at all, and the initial stage of the throttle is more sensitive and aggressive than the BMW X5, and the restlessness of the 3.0T twin turbo can be felt at all times.
In order to deeply experience the performance of the pilot's power system, we drove on the high speed. Deep on the throttle, the speed immediately exceeded 3000rpm, at which point the 3.0T twin-turbo machine really showed its strength.
Ruihan said that the aviator's power in the low and medium-speed area is more direct and rapid than his own X5, the overall power performance is worthy of 355Ps horsepower, and the dynamic articulation texture of frequent lifts and stops has room for fine craftsmanship.
"Now 120km/h cruising, the speed is only 1000 rpm, high-speed fuel consumption must be the advantage of the pilot", high-speed Ruihan found the economic advantages of the 10AT gearbox to the pilot, and he also pointed out that the 10AT more dense gear ratio makes the power output of the car smoother when accelerating over long distances.
Outstanding driving comfort is a major advantage for the aviator, providing a stable and extremely robust body posture regardless of the speed and road conditions. This stems from Lincoln's consistent cost of chassis frame materials and exquisite luxury car chassis tuning skills.
After getting off the highway, we drove the BMW X5 of Ruihan for a comparative experience. Coming to a section with relatively many detours, the front section of the air spring + adaptive suspension barrel of the pilot is soft, and the rear section has sufficient support. With the support of a flat ratio of 45, very road-oriented tires, and a four-wheel drive system, it is possible to filter out the uncomfortable vibrations of the road surface. At high speed into the corner, it gives a lot of confidence.
Ruihan also praised the pilot's brake system: the stroke is short, but the braking force is sufficient and linear, and it is very easy to control.
A driving experience, the aviator's power performance, chassis texture, and handling have all been praised by Ruihan, "One thing has to be mentioned, the aviator is equipped with 3.0T twin-turbo power, and the same price entry-level version of bmw X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7 and other cars are 2.0T." The aviator not only has comfort, bright configuration, and sportiness, but also cannot be underestimated, and the power is greatly superior to the Ashkenazi opponents at the same price. ”
<b>summary</b>
After an in-depth experience of the aviator, Ruihan's summary of this car is "luxury and performance". The appearance of the aviator is elegant and atmospheric, the details are very creative and incorporate many young sports elements; the interior shows rich American luxury, the technology configuration and material selection are excellent, and the seat configuration is outstanding in the same level; in terms of dynamic performance, compared with the BMW X5 3.0T, which is recognized as outstanding in the medium and large luxury SUV, the acceleration performance of the aviator is also eye-catching, and the stability and control limit are not inferior. Now Ruihan has some regrets that he did not choose the aviator at that time, after all, it is much cheaper than the BMW X5, but the strength shown is not weak at all. (Photo/Text/Photo: Li Jiaming, Pacific Auto Network)