Better than Jeep Grand Cherokee L? 2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve I AWD

Lincoln is in the midst of a renaissance. While Continentals of the past once stood as a status symbol in garages across America, the new breed of SUV-hungry consumers demand something different from their luxury vehicles than what made the brand such an icon in the past.
Enter the Lincoln Aviator. This three-row luxury SUV is based off the popular Ford Explorer, but in this Reserve trim is so nice many would be hard-pressed to see the similarities. From the sleek, jet-plane exterior styling to the 30-way positional front seats, Lincoln has really made this Aviator their own.
What speaks even bigger volumes to us is the fact that this Reserve AWD is not even the top trim in the lineup, they get even nicer than this! In our week of testing, we were never really wanting for more of anything, this Aviator really delivered on all fronts.
2022 Lincoln Aviator Reserve I AWD Specs:
• 3.0L Twin Turbocharged V6 Engine
• 400 Horsepower
• 415 lb-ft of Torque
• 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
• All Wheel Drive
• Seating for 6
• Heated, Ventilated, and Massaging Front Leather Seats
• 30-Way Perfect Position Front Seats with Power Thigh Support and Headrest
• Manual Rear Sunshades
• Revel Ultima 3D Audio System with 28 Speakers and Subwoofer
• Quad-zone Climate Controls (Driver, Front Passenger, Mid, and Rear)
• Full Rear Console with Panoramic Vista Roof Shade Controls
• Color Head Up Display
• Dynamic Handling Package with Air Glide Suspension
• 18.3 Cubic Feet of Storage Behind Third Row
• 41.8 Cubic Feet of Storage Behind Second Row
• 77.7 Cubic Feet of Storage Behind Front Row• 10.1-inch Color Touchscreen Infotainment with Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Proximity Key with Push Button Start
• Power Tailgate
• Lincoln Co-Pilot360 1.5 Plus
• 22-inch Black Wheels
• EPA Fuel Economy 17/24/20 (city/hwy/combined)
• Starting MSRP $59,885 (Reserve I)
• Price as tested: $77,930
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[@JasonJohnnySkrillaHebert]

I just bought a 2022 Black Edition with 12,000 miles on it. I am waiting for it to be delivered and I am so excited I am getting anxious. They said by the end of the week, so I am hoping it's tomorrow. I can't wait to hear the 28 speaker sound system in that thing. Actually I can't wait to just get the damn vehicle.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Nice. Best of luck to you. Enjoy!! Report back on your final delivery.

[@samdelon]

Hi!Do you still have it?How would you review after 8 months?

[@tomcronininc]

Thank you. Nice review

[@donwayne4542]

Bought a used 2020 CPO a few weeks ago. Missing the stick style shifter my explorer had. Piano keys forces me to take my eyes off road. Have the reserve but may get a used Black label later. Henry Ford would be proud!

[@GTGarageTalk]

I know. These are just so nice.

[@brucefraser3961]

As the owner of an Aviator equipped very much like your test vehicle, I enjoyed watching your review and agree with most of your comments. The one thing I do not find valid is your dislike of the ride with the 22" wheels. I find very little noise or jarring from expansion strips on the highway. The other things I feel I should point out are that the engine is 3 liter not 3.5 and I don't think you mentioned the easily accessible voice command button located in the rim of the steering wheel. This allows control of multiple functions without having to search on the dashboard control panel. I really enjoy my Aviator and was glad to see that you seemed to as well. Thanks for the video.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Thank you for your insight. We always appreciate helpful commentary from owners as we only get a week (at best) with each tester. This one was doubled up with an Audi we were also testing while staying at my in-law’s while our AC was out mid-summer. Needless to say, I wasn’t on my “A Game”.

[@ronnaveau4801]

Just needs a winter test ,, in deep snow ,winter tires,. and colder weather 🤔brrrr snow brush,not included 😂

[@musasillah6152]

Great review 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@GTGarageTalk]

Thank you!!!

[@aggiethecollie6158]

Bravo, great review. We just picked up a 2023 in star white, we are very impressed. The interior is absolutely amazing, the only thing we dislike is the pushbutton door handles on the inside...And the Lincoln customer service is top-shelf, when we picked up the car it was like a red carpet event, and my wife was blown away.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Brava! Enjoy!!!

[@MJ-hg1mk]

How's it going so far?

[@anthonyeverett2942]

Great review - appreciate the comparisons to other competitors in the class. In the market for a new vehicle and agree with your review - the Reserve seems like the best value and option in the trim range.

[@GTGarageTalk]

Glad we could help. Thanks for watching.

[@karlhenry2328]

This thing is stunning!😮

[@GTGarageTalk]

Oh, it was

[@ASMRRALPH]

Nice vehicle! I wish that Lincoln would put the PowerBoost Engine Option into the Lincoln Navigator. I can’t wait to see the next generation of the Navigator. I hope that it will be electrified in someway, or fashion. Only time will tell!

[@GTGarageTalk]

Lincoln could easily steal the Lightning powertrain. I wish they would. Makes more since in a Lincoln.

[@raynavarra]

Well done

[@GTGarageTalk]

Thanks

[@Chitwn81]

Damn that Jet Black Aviator is sick 😫 ‼️‼️‼️

[@GTGarageTalk]

I know, right?!?

[@MrMvernest]

may have missed this in the video, but how tall are you?

[@GTGarageTalk]

5’10”

[@araventerpriseservicespllc289]

How does it do in snow and ice?

[@GTGarageTalk]

Unfortunately we couldn’t test those conditions. As far as ice goes, that is really crapshoot and also dépendant on tires.

[@araventerpriseservicespllc289]

@@GTGarageTalk I'm looking for a SUV in Boston and new England's lovely winters. So I was trying to decide between this and keep grand Cherokee

[@FearlessBoy19]

would u say its better than 4xe summit reserve 4xe

[@GTGarageTalk]

Materials inside and fuel economy of the Jeep you mentioned will be better. Depends on what is important to you. The looks of this one (the black on black really did it for us) and the 30-way seats were big favorites of ours.

[@FearlessBoy19]

@@GTGarageTalk Thank you for your reply back I feel like the Cherokee is a little better myself I think the big difference is the 27 speakers In the heated wipers but I feel like everything else they both have

[@FearlessBoy19]

@@GTGarageTalk Another big thing is you can't get black seats in the aviator

[@FearlessBoy19]

@GT: Garage Talk Do you know if the Cherokees have heated wipers or good in the snow

[@GTGarageTalk]

@@FearlessBoy19 Cherokees do for sure, we have a 2014 Cherokee with heated wiper areas of the windshield.

[@jj-rx2xh]

This SUV just had a recall warning owners to not park inside the driveway due to the fact it might catch fire

[@largon2008]

Bro it wasn't the aviator it was the mkt 2015-2019 nothing to do with the aviator. This is how people spread crazy news out there.

[@jj-rx2xh]

@@largon2008 don’t blame me blame Google lol

[@carmenrenee5146]

The Lies!

[@PepeDeezNutz]

🐸🐸🐸

[@GTGarageTalk]

🤔

[@billgates3699]

Better than a Jeep? Flavored toilet paper would be better than a Jeep. Are you kidding me? You have to know the EBT food stamp balance phone number by heart to appreciate anything made by Chrysler.

[@SmokinBuddha]

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the worst car I ever owned. Nothing but problems!

[@GTGarageTalk]

Really? What year model?

[@SmokinBuddha]

@@GTGarageTalk - It's an older model, 1998 and I had the car for 7 years. I couldn't deal with the engine issue anymore and sold it! A couple of my friends had problems with the Grand Cherokee too! My wife banned me from buying another American car.

[@Chitwn81]

​@@SmokinBuddha you're talking about a Cherokee from 25 years ago? 😂😂😂😂😂. It was made in the 90s. Quality has improved on every single automaker since then ...by billions of dollars.

[@yummy1234098]

@@SmokinBuddha i had a 2014 and had 0 issues...