In the impression of many people, the so-called "American luxury" is equivalent to a rough luxury, although the materials for the interior and exterior decoration of the vehicle are sufficient, and the sense of grade is also good, but the visual effect presented in the end is always poor, and this is often relative to those German luxury cars.
However, after the test drive of this domestic version of the Lincoln Aviator, my view has changed somewhat, the original American luxury SUV not only has a real side, really pay attention to that called a meticulous.
All v6 power and cruise sharps
Born from the CD6 longitudinal rear-drive platform of the Changan Lincoln Aviator, the whole series is equipped with a 3.0t v6 twin-turbo engine, with a maximum power of 261kw and a maximum torque of 553nm, which can be filled with No. 92 gasoline, and the engine is matched by a 10at gearbox.
Judging from the specifications of the powertrain, Lincoln is indeed quite generous, and the key is that the feeling of this powertrain opening up is really good. The aviator has 5 driving modes, namely sports, energy saving, standard, anti-slip, complex (for snow or mud), the general urban road driving, the standard mode of power is already sufficient, dragging the 2.2-ton body is quite easy, and the sport mode will appear a little grumpy.
High-speed cruising is probably the most correct way to open this car. The pilot's gearbox can be attached to 10th gear at a speed of 98km/h, when the engine speed is only 1450rpm. In addition, it comes standard with a 5-layer structure of acoustic noise-cancelling glass (front, front and rear side windows) and anc active noise cancellation, which is quite quiet even at 120km/h. Another benefit of piloting at high speeds is that even when you overtake a large truck with a high speed difference, the body is still calm. Such a quiet, calm and stable big man deserves the title of cruise weapon.
If you turn on the sport mode, you basically enter the state of wanting to surpass whoever is super. The power reserve of the engine is very abundant, the 10at gearbox has a clear logic of lifting gear, and the throttle is quickly throttle to the end when cruising at a uniform speed, and the gearbox can drop four or five gears in a row, and the action is clean and clean. Accompanied by the v6 sound wave after being processed by the 28-speaker revel sound system, this powerful passion also has a special flavor.
After driving out of the highway, the convoy came to a multi-winding mountain road, facing a 5-meter-wide and multi-car two-way mountain road, at first I only wanted to drive up steadily, but the chassis of this big guy actually made people more and more interested. The pilot's intelligent all-wheel drive system can achieve front and rear 50:50 front and rear power distribution, air suspension reduces the height of the body while also increasing the damping damping, resulting in enough lateral support, coupled with its only 5.95m turning radius, let me feel like driving a flexible fat man, the control is also more than enough.
But after all, this is a behemoth of more than two tons, and the speed at sharp corners cannot be too fast, otherwise the 275mm tire-wide Pirelli Scorpion Four Seasons Tire will use a scream to remind you that it has reached its limit. Judging by the size of the pilot, it is flexible enough and not bulky, which is quite surprising.
I have to say that the strength bonus of air suspension for such medium and large luxury SUVs is too obvious, it can iron you on the high speed to smooth the size of the undulating, but also in the mountain road bends to provide stable lateral support, the aviator's chassis texture is worth its value.
Seems to be all boasting? The shortcomings of the driving part are still there, I think the pilot's steering strength is still lighter, and it is better if it is more stable at high speed, that's all.
The appearance is atmospheric and noble, and the aura is sufficient
The appearance of the domestic version of the aviator is consistent with the imported version, and the elements and lines of the front face are relatively simple, but the combination is extraordinary. Compared with x5, q7, and gle, I personally feel that the business style of the aviator is more intense, and the atmosphere is dignified and exquisite.
The through-the taillights are parallel to the through-trim strips of the lower bumper, making the aviator's parking space look wide and heavy, and the exhaust design of the two sides is just right. The black suspension roof is unique to the domestic version, the body line on the side of the aviator is somewhat similar to the trend of the wing cross-section, and the 21-inch wheel rim also adopts the style of a turbofan engine (the top presidential version is a 22-inch rim).
In my personal aesthetic, the design of the aviator is still quite attractive, but the audience may be more calm and restrained than the models of the BBA of the same level.
Simple and luxurious interior, high configuration
The interior of the aviator also pays great attention to the through-through design, fashionable atmosphere, the painting style is relatively simple, but the combination of peach wood trim and black leather is lacking in novelty. Incidentally, the Aviator's interior won the 2020 Ward Top Ten.
In response to the preferences of Chinese users, Lincoln has increased the size of the domestic version of the pilot's central control large screen to 12.8 inches, and the multimedia system has also been upgraded to sync+. In actual experience, voice interaction is really easy to use, and the recognition accuracy and reaction speed are even better than some domestic brands that are good at this.
The overall display effect of the large screen is good, but I personally feel that the size does not need to be so large, and it is better to flatten it. The point that must be complained about is the panoramic image, the picture quality is not fine and the distortion is more serious, which may be because the software does not adapt accordingly after simply increasing the screen, in short, I hope that Lincoln can do some optimization in the later stage, otherwise it will affect the sense of grade.
American luxury cars have always been more powerful in configuration, and the aviators have not disappointed. In addition to active safety and l2-level autopilot system, the front and middle seats of the sub-top pilot are equipped with heating and ventilation functions, the front power seats support 30-way electric adjustment, and there are 5 massage modes, and the rest of the details are more numerous.
6-seater/7-seater large space
The domestic version of the aviator has two layouts of 6 seats/7 seats, and the leather and comfort of the seats are quite good. Taking this 6-seat executive version (sub-top) test drive as an example, the space and seat comfort of two passengers in two rows are satisfactory, in addition to the air conditioning outlet, cup holder, 230v power supply, USB, type-c interface is also readily available.
In fact, according to the needs of the Chinese market, Lincoln has widened the cushions of the second row seats of the Six-Seater version of the Aviator model by 67mm and the back of the seat by 65mm; the total width of the cushions of the 7-seat version of the second-row seats has increased by 59mm, the back of the seat has been widened by 56mm, and the 7-seat version of the second-row central seat can slide forward and backward by 150mm.
Although the body size of the aviator is already at the leading level of the same class, the space in the third row is indeed relatively spacious, but for adults of average stature, it is still not comfortable, and it is more suitable for short-distance rides. Meanwhile, the aviator's third row of seats supports power recline/stand-up, with buttons located on the right side of the trunk.
Summary: It's good to have one more option
Compared with "American luxury", the current Chinese people are obviously more interested in "German luxury", which is a reality and lincoln must face. The pilot has become more flexible and comprehensive at the driving level, and the sense of technology and luxury has also been greatly improved, sweeping away the impression of the "silly big black and thick" of the American people in the past. Although it is not as good as the top three Indices in terms of interior details and brand level, with richer and higher-end configurations and unique design styles, I believe that aviators can still impress many people.
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