Is the Lincoln Aviator a BETTER 3-row midsize luxury SUV than a 2024 Audi Q7?

The Nautilus is a midsize luxury SUV from Lincoln. On the outside if the Reserve you will discover unique wheels, silver accents and panoramic roof. On the inside you will be greeted by a full leather interior and digital gauge cluster. Under the hood is a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 pumping out 400HP & mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the Lincoln Aviator a BETTER 3-row midsize luxury SUV than a 2024 Audi Q7?
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[@tomneila8496]

Finally, one manufacturer listened to you about tucking in that rear window wiper. That is one stylin' suv but make this AWD and I'm sold.

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think Tom!

[@flubberlane8437]

That Lincoln is a beauty !

[@FocusFactor2003]

I've never been big on Lincoln SUVs, but this one has caught my eye.

[@Throw_Down]

And it's fairly powerful and fairly quick, too. I was surprised.

[@rolyreyes5097]

Same here, this one actually looks really nice...

[@jonathanaugustine5113]

Beautiful Lincoln AVIATOR

[@tombrown7577]

My brother just bought one last year. It is quick, quiet , classy and very comfortable. One good looking suv! Loved your back row presentation🤣

[@davidp2888]

That's an executive vehicle.

[@rickjames6867]

Very nice for the money in my honest opinion. I forgot about the Aviator. Thanks for refreshing my memory. I might like this as much or more than the Mazda CX-90.

[@henrybrar]

Got to wait till Aviator gets the 2025 Nautilus interior, the new Nautilus is something.

[@Mr504BLACKMAN]

It was already shown a few months ago it's not the same as the Nautilus to me the Aviator 2025 has a better interior

[@sabrinaa4872]

Yeah a fugly something that's for sure

[@jonathanjones1814]

I think it's a screen overload in the Nautilus. It's still a awsome interior.

[@SuperTrazz09]

​@@Mr504BLACKMAN I think he was referring to the dashboard. Having the 48inch panoramic display is next level. Hopefully the 2026 Aviator gets that tech and then it will be best affordable 7-seater on the market. The Lincoln Navigator 2025 is getting the same tech but prices will probably start at 85k+

[@redman8767able]

I currently drive a 2020 Corsair and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! For me, I average 22MPGS overall. I’m 80% city and 20% highway driving. The only downside is that the more I drive it, the more I don’t like the piano key shifter. I prefer the button press shifter that was in the MKZ, now that was silky smooth. This piano Key shifter is a tad bit slower. Love the car though!!

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow that is so great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing that!

[@brianheffernan8982]

That was a good video, Joe. I really like what Lincoln is doing. Have a great week.

[@gordonmills2748]

When I think Lincoln, I think Commander Cody! (kids, ask your parents) I gotta admit, there's a Corsair PHEV parked at the chargers where I work every day, and it looks nice. Not a Hot Rod Lincoln, but nice.

[@TheMan-mm5bf]

I wish these cars were reliable as Toyota's I would definitely buy one!!

[@arizonacolour8793]

They are... it's Ford. And the interior is not from 1996

[@TheMan-mm5bf]

@arizonacolour8793 I know brother but if they're reliability were as good as a Toyota and Honda they're sales would be through the roof!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Every car breaks

[@TheMan-mm5bf]

@edwardvalivonis23 yes but honda and toyota have the least problems!

[@derekgaliee4351]

​@@TheMan-mm5bfToyota & Honda has Quality problems. Tundra Sequoia Engine Transmission problems. Honda has Engine failure on New Pilots . Honda Civic Electric steering failure & Acura entry level model also

[@cityboyjuice]

It’s shocking to here that Lincoln didn’t follow the turbo 4 movement but what’s catches my attention is the 400hp and the amount of luxury

[@sabrinaa4872]

They are beautiful, but when I went and test drove one it was the most uncomfortable car I've ever driven. My knees hurt after driving it?! Amd I'm 30! Plus just a lot of functions in awkward places - the piano shifter, the seat adjustment being on the door, and more. They're beautiful but very awkward to operate.

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate you sharing your driving expeience!

[@omarcortes5754]

Love this Lincoln. I went full size but this was part of my list of options to buy.

[@Deathbruce]

I really really love my Aviator!!

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍 💯

[@pfwww12]

Lincoln interior just looks like you can breathe better. So premium and all the dimensions of the interior says comfortability

[@am_nota1ex104]

08:07 He meant Aviator, not Navigator. But anyways, awesome video and keep up the good work!! Can’t wait for more videos, especially Lincoln reviews

[@RaitisRides]

You are corerct! Sorry about that!

[@8VD80Y]

These look really nice sliding down the road

[@ScottParisi]

I had a 2005 Aviator with a 32v V-8 a and it was a great vehicle. True air conditioned seats, too.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome to hear Scott! Thanks for sharing your ownership experience!

[@wesalexander2693]

Excellent review, Joe! I was recently in the market for a mid-size 3 row SUV. For me, it came down to two vehicles: the Aviator in the Reserve trim and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve. I'm a long-standing Ford guy, but there are a few things about the Jeep that I liked that the Aviator didn't have: Night Vision and a V8 engine option. Yeah, I know, the 5.7 V8 isn't as powerful as the 3.0 liter twin turbo in the Lincoln, but I'm starting to get a sense that highly stressed small engines could have durability problems sooner rather than later. And the interior in the Grand Cherokee - WOW - it is at least on par with the Lincoln, maybe even better! And it also drives very smoothly with air suspension. Of course, there is that Stelantis thing, reliability, we'll see what happens.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this with you Wes! I appreciate you telling us about your ownership experience!

[@kenallen4175]

Is the 2024 GMC Acadia in the same class?? Thanks in advance.

[@davidvega1212]

Confused with the price for the one shown. It starts at $65K, but the one shown is $55K? That's what I heard.

[@arizonacolour8793]

Yeahhh.... That's weird hahah

[@arizonacolour8793]

Maybe it's used?

[@tmorris00]

Yep when he shows the drivers screen it has 13k miles

[@jacklevenstadt9652]

It's USED 2023 I believe 😊

[@mystictk4149]

The Aviator is so nice.

[@phillyray77]

Wassup Joe! Can you do another review on the traverse plz

[@ZeeMan84]

Would you wait for upcoming 2025 refresh with updated infotainment and revision of the 10 speed transmission?

[@biancawolinski390]

what a great video!! I've just changed my mind. I was going to buy a Tahoe, but not anymore. My next purchase is defiantly an Aviator, THANKS!!!!

[@loiseywillis3997]

Do your research they are beautiful but not reliable. I loved mine but it was a nightmare. I traded it with 20k miles last year. I got a notification today it has 17 recalls.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so great to hear Nianca!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience. It is always helpful for others

[@beekaye1496]

Sad that they drop the plug in Hybrid and wish they would make the interior of the Corsair which was recently update. Great Review Joe as always. Blessings to you and the family.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for letting me share it with you and same to you and yours!

[@zaidal-zobaidi7206]

I wish you give us your opinion about how the steering wheel feedback. is it soft like old American cars or a hard one like german cars.

[@RaitisRides]

I thought I did.

[@davidwolf226]

Joe, at the 8:23 mark, you referred to this beauty as the Lincoln Navigator Reserve. I'm certain you didn't notice, but given your excellent broadcast skills, I thought you'd like to know.

[@demander11]

I was just about to say the same thing

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks David! I must have bumped my head! LOL

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@khronicpain7691]

Joe pulled a Biden

[@devinlwoods]

8:07

[@paulnhbtx713]

Joe! you helped me go from my fully loaded Ford F150 Lariat to my 2022 Ford Explorer ST. thinking of this aviator fully loaded. is it just as fast as the ST. I know they both have 400HP

[@benz500r]

I like American SUVs too. This is a nice one.

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you approve!

[@garyb2392]

Awesome overview! Still unsure about this SUV which is the reason I’m watching lots of vids about the Aviator. Disappointed to hear about the 3row. Maybe because of that I’m out.

[@ABC123-i2y]

Can you do a 2024 Nissan frontier?

[@SpringfieldTony]

is that the Dennis Walker family from Texas? just wondering - me love Lincoln, too bad they sunk their iconic sedans in favor of SUV only, waaaaaa me crying. thanks Joe - love tony

[@user-pgchargerse71]

Do i go with this or the Grand Cherokee Summit? Love both, but i like to venture off road occasionally id probably go with the Jeep. Plus it's available in a two row version, I dont need a third row. Beautiful styling and interior on the Lincoln though.

[@tomdrummy4984]

Very nice 👍. Interesting color……I like it. I had GI Joe too….the talking one. After a while you couldn’t understand what he was saying…..he just mumbled 🤣

[@Nimbus3000-pc1he]

Please do a review on the new Shelby super snake truck

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Definitely agree

[@bronxkid2348]

Joe I am in the market for a mid sized luxury SUV....out of all the ones you have reviewed what would you recommend?

[@Ohv111]

Nice rims

[@aircanadatv436]

I'm sold thank you Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome!

[@islanddon865]

If you've never leased a car, think leasing any Lincoln...and ONLY leasing. And don't buy out the lease. Otherwise, it's beautiful and sooo smooth.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Amazing review Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you enjoy letting me share them with you!

[@ejmbok87]

I always want to see the interior of a Lincoln more than the exterior

[@kinghill500]

Nice suv 🔥

[@crouchb15]

Always liked it

[@philpernice4722]

Is the cross brace really needed in the engine lol

[@tippy123867]

I have a 25 Aviator built and sitting in a holding parking lot waiting for a hailstorm, who knows when it’s going to be released for shipping. I did hear today that there will be a media Drive event this week for the Ford Explorer. if that is true, then I would think the explorers are about to start shipping and I would think the aviators go hand-in-hand. What are your thoughts?

[@ahmedalshamrani3218]

Amazing

[@quikness5284]

The new one is out though already or they unveiled it

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Yes of course Joe & I should buy this instead.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your vote!

[@paulnhbtx713]

4 slices of NY style pizza and a strawberry Milkshake! lol

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah Paul! That is a ton of space!

[@RyanDoonan]

The Lincoln is so nice

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are digging this one.

[@reliancerepairs8772]

Hello Sir, thanks for information. Which vehicle is more better and has a resale value? This one or Lexus TX350 or 550.

[@johnk815]

The Lexus by far

[@reliancerepairs8772]

@@johnk815 Thanks

[@ryanzeid146]

Looks nice overall, but that infotainment screen is an eyesore.

[@RaitisRides]

That is something that is suppose to be changed for 2025.

[@derekgaliee4351]

Great Review Joe 👊

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Derek for taking the time to say that!

[@derekgaliee4351]

@@RaitisRides Thank you for Great Reviews and Humor 👊🙂

[@derekgaliee4351]

@@RaitisRides Thank you For Great Reviews 👍🙂

[@Marius26-73]

"Navigator Reserve"? Which is wrong, what you said or the video's title?

[@RaitisRides]

It is the Aviator for sure!

[@livrforlax01]

Im.glad thats its a 6cyl standard suv not this bs 4cyl turbo

[@ArunoQuirk]

HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

[@Brosephh]

15:50 🤣🤣

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 Lincoln Aviator Reserve 4X2!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Scott for laying it down.

[@scottbrawley407]

@@RaitisRides! No problem!

[@pfwww12]

U can see how Hyundai Genesis uses Lincoln+BMW to create their design language.

[@jasperordrup]

Will the more powerful Hybrid version come back?

[@ScholteimReinbachIII]

The only thing I don't like is the plastic chrome. The knobs and trim in the centre stack looks like cheap Ford parts.

[@madboyreadynow28]

These auto makers haven’t taken a page from the EV interior designs? ICE vehicles can do the same beautiful design, what are we still getting these thick early 90’s bezels on the display? They should have the high quality touch screens you see in EV’s.

[@rtcturnemup7028]

Never been a fan of how close ford an Lincoln vehicles feel and drive exactly alike. Different with Chevy and Cadillac and also Nissan and Infiniti…

[@RaitisRides]

That is an excellent point to bring up!

[@DianaDoane-r2j]

Combining elegance and luxury kislux

[@Sillysaldad]

It’s basically a Ford Explorer, but luxurious and worth $79k

[@RaitisRides]

This is one way to look at it!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Lincoln still makes cars?🤔 unbelievable

[@RaitisRides]

That is what some say!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@RaitisRides Joe, let's try to review Shelby Cobra the mighty 60ties muscle car

[@rwjazz1299]

very few people have gone over Niagara Falls in a barrel and lived to talk about it. It wasn't a common occurance. Although the Falls is used as a source for suicide.

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Needs to upgrade.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Lincoln

[@Sweetpjoe]

A beautiful vehicle. Much nicer looking the the XT6

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you like this Aviator Joe

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Beautiful vehicle Joe....I'm not a fan of European vehicles. USA for me. Thank you.

[@mauriceldisgreecanadahaspr9560]

I WATCHED J I JOE MARVEL COMICS NICE 👍👍👍👍 LINCOLN 😮😮😮😮

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Lincoln Aviator EX Hyundai Palisade

[@RaitisRides]

That would be a good comparison for sure!

[@k00k]

I drove one of these like 5 years ago and thought it was super comfortable, but looking at it now, it's really dated inside. They need to do an update.

[@navoo9009]

*servicing this engine will be a nightmare for the mechanic*

[@RaitisRides]

Most modern engines are.

[@samdavidowicz]

I really wish they would offer the 5.0L V8 from the new Mustang in this SUV.

[@RaitisRides]

That would be a great idea Sam!

[@Jack.Smith80]

❤❤❤🙏

[@shaft3285]

My boss had nothing but problems with his. Do not get the hybrid

[@jimmydeneus5322]

🤎

[@Ma89644]

Haha go team USA❤

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah!

[@jlc5105]

You lost me at “Ford”. 💔

[@tebec3624]

No thanks. I like the Nautilus much better!

[@RaitisRides]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@davidlessard9928]

A Ford in Lincoln clothing stand up to n Audi Q7 not even in the same league, sorry...

[@davegriffith6409]

typical Lincoln looks good on the outside and a letdown on the inside, i like the Nautilus better then this

[@RaitisRides]

I guess they will be making some big changes for 2025.

[@gioeleg6447]

MIDSIZE BUAHAHAHAHAHA MORE LIKE A BOAT

[@RaitisRides]

LOL You crack me up!

[@madboyreadynow28]

The interior looks dated.