Open Letter to Lincoln - How I'd Improve the Aviator

[Administrator]

Lincoln executives have been watching this community for years. They've also made improvements to their vehicles based upon what they've read here. They are listening to you.

This discussion will serve as a quick and easy way for Lincoln executives to gauge interest and help make decisions moving forward.

As am Aviator driver, you should state exactly what you'd like to see enhanced, added, and/or omitted from your Lincoln Aviator.

Any posts that don't stick to the subject matter will be moved elsewhere.

 

[lincoln2020]

Bring back the sedans

 

[Administrator]

Bring back the sedans

Sorry, but this is not input on how Lincoln can improve the Aviator. That is the intention of this topic. Please start a new topic to express your desire as the post I’m replying to will be deleted.

 

[Lexxicat]

Re-introduce the PHEV as soon as possible, preferably with an EV range of 30-35 miles.

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[APL Rep]

A full hybrid not the lame plugin. Give it 5-600 mile range. Stop. You’re good.
MAYBE another optional ICE powertrain? Or figure out how to get 30~ish out of the current one.
Make it RELIABLE. Go back check, recheck and check again all systems and do your damn best to get it right before consumer gets it.

 

[EcoBrick Bob]

Offer more interior choices than those offered for 2025. Bring back a beige offering likd the Sandstone and how about a Cherry Red-light burgundy option. Maybe a navy blue/creme like the Genesis GV80.

Also re-design to make the 3rd row with slightly more legroom.

Don't change the sloping top design that makes the Aviator so good looking.

 

[Aviator19]

Lincoln executives have been watching this community for years. They've also made improvements to their vehicles based upon what they've read here. They are listening to you.

This discussion will serve as a quick and easy way for Lincoln executives to gauge interest and help make decisions moving forward.

As am Aviator driver, you should state exactly what you'd like to see enhanced, added, and/or omitted from your Lincoln Aviator.

Any posts that don't stick to the subject matter will be moved elsewhere.

Wireless CarPlay, an aggressive exhaust note in excite, power running boards and be able to control second row seat cooling/ heating from the front (I can’t seem to figure that out if you can)

 

[Exit32]

Suggestion: For the 2025 Aviator Reserve, I wish Lincoln had included the touch-free liftgate and heated rear seats that I enjoy in my 2022 Aviator.

It's silly not to include these useful features in a $70K vehicle.

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[Wolfepack88]

A full hybrid not the lame plugin. Give it 5-600 mile range. Stop. You’re good.
MAYBE another optional ICE powertrain? Or figure out how to get 30~ish out of the current one.
Make it RELIABLE. Go back check, recheck and check again all systems and do your damn best to get it right before consumer gets it.

Bingo, hybrid is the way, PHEV is a joke and the average consumer cannot afford to put a 240v in their house. Too many additional costs nobody thinks about, such as homeowners insurance as the rise in fires from fast charging is now an underwriting consideration. Range anxiety is eliminated and people can still feel they are helping out the environment even though that is a total sham. Toyota had it right, hybrid!

 

[Wolfepack88]

Wireless CarPlay, an aggressive exhaust note in excite, power running boards and be able to control second row seat cooling/ heating from the front (I can’t seem to figure that out if you can)

You can't currently control second row heating or cooling.

 

[Wolfepack88]

Lastly, move the production to any plant not Chicago!!!

 

[peterk9]

I'd like them to keep the HUD as a feature. I also would like to see the foot-activated (hands-free) liftgate brought back.

Peter

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[APL Rep]

Wireless CarPlay, an aggressive exhaust note in excite, power running boards and be able to control second row seat cooling/ heating from the front (I can’t seem to figure that out if you can)

Why do you the driver want to control seat heat/ac in the back?

 

[lincoln2020]

Why do you the driver want to control seat heat/ac in the back?

not to speakfor the OP, but if you have little kids… in car seats/booster seats, you want the ability to adjust it on the go.

 

[Wolfepack88]

Suggestion: For the 2025 Aviator Reserve, I wish Lincoln had included the touch-free liftgate and heated rear seats that I enjoy in my 2022 Aviator.

It's silly not to include these useful features in a $70K vehicle.

Seriously no rear heated seats? Holy smokes.

 

[Wolfepack88]

Another option would be the ability to scrap the massage seats, never use them and likely would be a bit more comfortable with the removal of the massage mechanisms particularly on the bottom seat. I'm 5' 11" and 170 so not a big guy and the bottom seat is a bit narrow with the way the side cushions push up even when fully deflated so if removing the mechanism could result in a slightly flatter bottom seat that would be a huge win.

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[peterk9]

Suggestion: For the 2025 Aviator Reserve, I wish Lincoln had included the touch-free liftgate and heated rear seats that I enjoy in my 2022 Aviator.

It's silly not to include these useful features in a $70K vehicle.

Heated and ventilated cooled rear seats are included in the Reserve II 201A Luxury Package and optional with the Reserve I 200A Luxury Package.

Peter

 

[APL Rep]

not to speakfor the OP, but if you have little kids… in car seats/booster seats, you want the ability to adjust it on the go.

I don’t think he was talking about AC temp or fan speed. The heated and cooled seats back there. Why would a driver want control or need it or those?

 

[Wolfepack88]

I don’t think he was talking about AC temp or fan speed. The heated and cooled seats back there. Why would a driver want control or need it or those?

I drive to pick up my kids from school and want to turn them on the heated seats to heat them up when its bone chilling cold out. I twist myself around to use the controls but it would be a simple software program update to add that function.

 

[APL Rep]

What does bone chilling mean?




Hahahahaha. Couldnt help myself. I see your point now.