The Lincoln Aviator is powered by a 3.0L V6 engine fed by twin-turbochargers, making 400 horsepower. Power is sent to the wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission with an optional all-wheel drive system. The Aviator isn't lacking in power, with strong acceleration relative to most of its competition.

The Aviator comes in three basic trims, along with a Black Label Special Edition. The base trim is the Premiere and comes with a long list of included features such as 19-inch machine finished aluminum wheels, a power liftgate, power-adjustable heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, full LED headlamps, tri-zone climate control, SiriusXM satellite radio, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 10-speaker sound system, rain sensing wipers, a remote starter and heated front seats. Safety features included on the base model include a pre-collision system with automatic emergency braking, a rearview camera, blind spot detection and cross traffic alert, a lane keeping assist system and a rearview camera.

The Reserve trim includes a power sunroof, chrome exterior accents, 20-inch wheels, cooled front seats, leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting, an HD radio with a 14-speaker sound system, voice activated navigation, wireless device charging, surround view cameras, and a power tilt\telescopic leather steering wheel.

The top-of-the-line Black Label comes leather seating surfaces, heated, and ventilated first and second row seats, a heated steering wheel, heated windshield wipers, adaptive cruise control with stop and go capabilities, a parking assist system, wireless phone charging, a heads-up display, soft close doors, a rear sunshade and a 28-speaker sound system.