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Lincoln's newest style makes the right statement. Global Design Director Christine Cheng has done an artful job of assuring a uniform brand identity and luxury image on all its models. Our Aviator test subject was an all-wheel-drive Black Label edition in Pristine White with a black painted roof, and although it included a long list of luxury gear, a $7,500 Special Edition package was added to assure that nothing would be missing. e sticker price reflected this largesse with a $97,470 MSRP. But don't let that frighten you; perfectly nice Aviator models start at a reasonable $60,000. Our Black Label version's appearance began with Lincoln's now trademark grille in black chrome and carried the theme back with the now-not-so-uncommon, four-pipe exhaust under the rear bumper. e vivid black and white contrast worked well, with the black roof and dark windows creating a two-tone effect. Inside, the theme was Lincoln's Moonbeam, featuring perforated leather seating in off-white "surf." I found the driver's chair quite comfortable with lots of adjustments available. Ingress was hampered for me a bit from the door opening that was a bit lower than expected, but I assume that's not an issue for most buyers after a week or two of ownership. Once seated, the large instrument display was placed straight ahead while a 13.5-inch infotainment screen was perched above the center console. Our Aviator delivered quiet luxury on the road with its twin- turbo V6 providing a class-leading 400HP through a smooth 10-speed transmission. Adaptive suspension did a fine job of keeping this big guy properly planted while all occupants can enjoy a Revel 23-speaker audio system. A four-zone climate control provides cabin comfort. If this size of luxury fits your style, the Aviator is a real contender in the luxury class. Front-engine, all-wheel-drive 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V6 400 @ 5,500 RPM 415 lb.ft. @ 3,500 RPM $87,395 $97,470 17 city 25 highway 20 combined TYPE: ENGINE: HORSEPOWER: TORQUE: BASE PRICE: AS TESTED: FUEL CONSUMPTION: 2026 Lincoln Aviator Black Label PHOTO BY BRIAN DOUGLAS @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE MARCH 2026 93