Lincoln Aviator 2026 unveiled its China-specific design in Beijing

The refreshed Lincoln Aviator debuted in Beijing with its distinctive chrome grille and more power. Discover the key differences compared to the American model.
The Lincoln Aviator made its debut at the Beijing Auto Show with a significantly different front end for the Chinese market. The grille has a larger design with striking chrome vertical slats, while the US version uses a black mesh pattern. Below, a subtle silver trim adorns the Chinese model, while the American crossover uses glossy black plastic in this area. © B. Naumkin, Tarantas.News The headlights are shared with the American version, retaining the “hockey stick”-shaped LED signatures that visually extend into the grille from both sides. The lower front bumper also gets a sportier redesign with integrated air intakes, which are the same in both markets. At the rear, the refreshed Chinese Aviator’s skulls have a similar shape to that of the American model, but with a slightly different lighting scheme. A wide dash panel bears the brand name, located lower than the American crossover. The exhaust outlets are also different: the Chinese version has twin hexagonal tips on each side, while the American version uses two ovals. The updated Lincoln Aviator for China has a length of 5080 mm, a width of 2022 mm and a height of 1759 mm and a wheelbase of 3025 mm. The interior can accommodate seven or six passengers, just like the American version. The second row is available as a three-passenger bench or as two separate captain’s chairs. © B. Naumkin, Tarantas.News Under the hood of the Aviator for the Chinese market is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that now produces more than the previous 355 hp. It’s mated to a popular ten-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard.

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