2023 Lincoln Aviator Interior and Cargo

The Standard trim is available in Ebony and Sandstone leatherette. Reserve and Grand Touring trim levels add premium leather in Sandstone, Ebony, or Ebony Roast; a leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard. Black Label models come with Savannah Leather in three color schemes, namely Chalet (a light gray), Flight (a light tan), and Destination (a dark brown). Any of these colors can be had with any of the exterior hues.

Lincoln had a massive overall length to work with, and the engineers chose to sacrifice third-row legroom for a larger trunk with all the seats in the upright position. Rated at 18.3 cubic feet, it beats the previous leader in this segment, the Volvo XC90. With the third row folded flat, the cargo capacity increases to 41.8 cubic feet. If that's still not large enough, the second row can also be folded down to create 77.7 cubes of space.

Storage in the cabin is ample. The glove compartment is large, as are the door pockets. The center storage compartment between the driver and front passenger is also quite large.

Standard specification includes keyless entry with push-button start, remote start, tri-zone climate control, a ten-way power-adjustable driver seat (eight-way powered for the passenger), and the piano-key gear shifter. The Reserve spec adds a power-adjustable tilt-and-telescoping steering column, quad-zone climate control, active noise control, a panoramic Vista roof, second-row captain's chairs, leather upholstery, and ambient lighting. The hybrid Grand Touring specification matches the Reserve specification.

The top-spec Black Label comes with soft-closing doors, in addition to the existing comfort features, including a heated steering wheel, sun shades for the rear doors, and an app that allows your smartphone to be used as a key.

Safety equipment is expectedly at a high level. The Standard is equipped with a rearview camera, pre-collision assist with forward-collision warning and automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring, and pedestrian detection in terms of safety. Reserve and Grand Touring trims add a surround-view camera system. Black Label specification includes adaptive cruise control with stop & go, speed-sign recognition, reverse brake assist, and traffic-jam assist.

The centerpiece of the Aviator's interior is the 10.1-inch touchscreen using the same Sync 3 operating software as used in Fords. It's an easy-to-use system that comes standard with Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM radio, and four USB ports. A ten-speaker sound system is standard. Reserve models gain voice-activated navigation with SiriusXM Traffic, HD Radio, a wireless charging pad, and a 14-speaker Revel sound system. Black Label adds a fantastic 28-speaker Revel Ultima sound system.