2025 Explorer VS Aviator: Which SUV Should You Choose?

[@paulm6481]

I take the Aviator for sure.

[@maciejszumny6919]

Me too!

[@wbdonnie1]

Based on the price for used Aviator over ST Explorer, the Lincoln is a great deal @ 5yrs used, which is what I'm in the market for. And there are far more used Aviators on the market vs ST and most ppl don't abuse Lincolns but the ST probably?

[@wbdonnie1]

Noone ever goes into detail on the Aviators front suspension, how it's different than explorers and not just the adaptive suspension option...also cargo space on Aviator is almost 10 cu ft. less than an Explorer. I think those are the main things that are a factor for me personally.

[@TJW68]

You should have compared the Platinum with the upgraded ST engine to the Aviator. The price would have been closer, and the interiors/features would have matched up better.

[@garlantyrell8030]

The Aviator hands down

[@wbdonnie1]

P.S I wish Explorer had option for adaptive suspension at least on the Platinum model!

[@rdraph1369]

2025 Aviator now comes with adaptive suspension as standard across all the trims, with the air springs a $2K additional option. Someone on KZbin has yet to review how much variance there is in the adaptive suspension depending on settings. I found the Explorer Platinum too soft and Explorer ST too hard, so maybe the Aviator in "Excite" mode is "just right"...If Explorer Platinum offered the adaptive suspension, it may be the preferred choice for those who like to avoid paying for luxury brand equity.

[@vincentgrayson8389]

I lease the Explorer's and just got the 2025 Platinum in Sept. It was loaded and cost 61k. Once I had it, I discovered that they took away the door panel keyless entry which has been on every explorer since I started getting them in 98. They also removed the hands free left gate and the illumination on the front cup holder which my 2021 Platinum had. For 61k this is petty. I recently looked at the Aviator for next time and if I equip it like my Platinum, it's in the 76k range. I like the Aviator a lot, however, I don't know that it's worth 15k more than the Platinum.

[@ThomasFerrugia]

@ 2:44 - The Aviator's hood is new for 2025. It lost it's single fin running down the middle (from windshield to grill), in favor of two parallel fins.

[@anthonykveder6841]

love the Lincoln and would pay the premium for massaging seats

[@gm12338]

Should have compared this Explorer Platinum to Aviator Reserve I (201A) instead of the lower end Aviator Premier which is basic with a lot less options. I have a Special Order Monochrome White Aviator Reserve (II) with $20k in additional options: All leather seats/dash/door trim, Revel 28 speaker Ultima 3D Audio, 30 way massaging seats, 2nd row window shades, 2nd row console with panoramic window shade controls, 22in blk alloy wheels, adaptive air ride suspension, etc...). I did NOT get (but can still add the optional trailing pkg, didnt since I also have a F150 4x4 King Ranch truck for pulling light-heavy trailers).

[@keithwilliamson236]

I had a 2020 Explorer Limited, Now a 2023 Platinum. The refresh on the Explorer isn't impressive in the least. I think the Aviator is next. Love the front end change but wishing they'd redo the taillights to give it a more luxurious look. Great review.

[@melissagandy1839]

But did they fix the transmission problems?

[@maciejszumny6919]

Always the Lincoln

[@crusher0427]

I recently purchased a 24 Yukon with the Duramax engine. I hate that the seats have so little cushioning that I needed to put a memory foam cushion in place to prevent pain during drives over 30 minutes. Are the Lincoln seats plush? Manufacturers have stopped making comfortable seats in favor of sporty ones. If the Lincoln has comfy seats, I will dump my Yukon in a heartbeat.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Not as plush as you would like no, the more comfortable seats in my opinion are in full size trucks like the f-150

[@Robloxmemes4u]

aviator all day

[@jowens4883]

Good Review

[@joannebarbagallo2696]

You should have used the black label Aviator since you used an St

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

That would not have worked for a price point comparison as that would have been no where near the same

[@stingray481]

The lincoln has a longer warranty and better coverage

[@misaelramirez4510]

EXPLORER HAS BECOME A STAPLE IN THE SUV AND 3ROW VEHICLES

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Indeed it has!