Lincoln’s second China-made model hit the market with price starting at 509,800 yuan
Shanghai (ZXZC)- Lincoln, the luxury vehicle brand of Ford Motor, put its second China-built model, the all-new Aviator, onto the market on July 8, only four months after the first one, the all-new Corsair, going on sale.
Offered in five variants, the Chinese-spec all-new Aviator is priced from 509,800 yuan ($72,922) to 759,800 yuan ($108,683), which means it is 119,000 yuan ($17,022) cheaper than that of the imported version in terms of the starting price.
It is also more cost effective compared to rivals in the same segment, such as the Audi Q7, the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
The homegrown Aviator displays a striking resemblance to the imported one. The lines on the body are inspired by the wings of aircraft. The model features an aesthetic with a long hood, short front overhang, and sloped roof line.
The all-new Aviator brings back the old design grille with iconic floating chromed-out Lincoln stars. At the center sits an illuminated Lincoln emblem with a high gloss black finish around it. The eagle-eye-shaped LED headlights are rather impressive. These lights work adaptively—at high speeds, the light is projected farther, and at slow speeds, the lights are wider.
To cater to Chinese consumers' taste, the new Aviator is particularly equipped with a black floating sunroof.
With a dimension of 5,080mm long, 2,022mm wide and 1,759mm tall, and a wheelbase of 3,025mm, the all-new Aviator plays in the league of full-sized SUVs.
Moving into the cockpit, an occupant will find a large number of straight lines, which are used to increase the interior's openness and reduce visual noise. The upscale sense is highlighted by the great use of light-colored leather-wrapped facilities coupled with solid wood panel.
Besides, the lineup of the new model comes standard with some human-friendly technical features like ANC (active noise cancellation). The 12.8-inch console-mounted touch screen especially designed for Chinese consumers is powered by Ford's SYNC+ in-vehicle communications and infotainment system, enabling such functions as voice interaction, mobile phone projection as well as online music.
The China-made Aviator still adopts the imported engine and transmission. All variants come standard with a 3.0-liter V6 turbocharged engine that pumps out up to 261kW and 553N·m, hooked up to a 10-speed automatic transmission (China-made all-new Aviator, photo source: Lincoln).