2020 Lincoln Aviator - A Fresh Take on the Midsize Segment That We Didn't Expect - gallery

Lincoln unveiled the Aviator back in 2019 as a replacement for the MKT

It has been described as a "midsize luxury SUV that represents the next step in the company’s design vision"

It was built on a rear-wheel-drive architecture and offers two powertrains: V-6 and hybrid

Our tester however was the standard Aviator

The exterior features a clean design, with elements inspired by the aviation

The front is dominated by a large grille with the now famous Lincoln pattern

The taillights wrap around into the lift door in long horizontal lines

And if somehow you are mistaken this for the Navigator, there are a lot of Aviator badges to remind you it's a different vehicle

As standard all Aviator models come with auto high-beam headlamps

And rides on 19-inch Ultra-Bright Machined Aluminum painted wheels

The Aviator is a spacious SUV with enough room for seven people

The layout is dominated by horizontal lines that run from the front to the back

The 2020 Aviator comes with an ergonomically advanced Vision steering wheel featuring four-way switchesthat control control music, phone and navigation functions

Also as standard the Aviator offers a 12-inch display screen in the gauge cluster

And a Sync infotainment system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen mounted high on the dash

The seats are offering 30-way adjustability and a massage function

Behind the 3rd row the 2020 Aviator offers a cargo space of 18.3 cubic feet

But with all the seats folded it can be easily increased to 77.7 cubic feet

Under the hood there is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, paired with a new 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission

It delivers a total of 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque

The 2020 Aviator comes with five driving modes: Normal, Conserve, Excite, Slippery and Deep Conditions

And with available Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Plus

The 2020 Lincoln Aviator is priced at $51,100 for the Standard version

And from $56,190 for the Reserve version