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If you’ve been waiting for the “just right” moment to upgrade into a three-row luxury SUV, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator is it. Lincoln took the big refresh it gave the Aviator recently and layered on more tech, smarter driver-assist features, and refined styling touches—all while keeping the smooth, twin-turbo V6 power that drivers love.
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Looking for a three-row SUV that fits both your family's needs and style preferences? You'll want to check out the 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer. The Aviator is all about luxury and refinement, while the Explorer leans toward practical family use. Although they share underlying architecture, their approaches to comfort, performance, and value are different. In this guide, we'll go in depth on both SUVs and explore why you might want to choose one over the other.