2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR NEW CAR BUYER'S GUIDE

What's New for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator?
Updates to the 2004 Lincoln Aviator include the availability of AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (delayed availability on 4WD), a dealer-installed Sirius satellite radio, two new exterior colors, and one new interior hue. A tire-pressure monitoring system is standard on the 2004 Lincoln Aviator.

Advantages of the 2004 Lincoln Aviator:

• All the luxury and power of a Navigator with less bulk and a lower price
• Stylish and comfortable interior
• Available roll and stability control system

Objections to the 2004 Lincoln Aviator:

• Prodigious fuel consumption
• Not terribly adept off-road
• Likely to suffer steep depreciation

Editor's Advice:
If the Ford Explorer Limited and Mercury Mountaineer Premier cannot satisfy your thirst for power and luxury, try the 2004 Lincoln Aviator on for size. This is a sound luxury SUV, and while it may not be as sporty to drive as models from Germany and Japan nor as capable climbing hills as luxury SUVs from England, it is speedy in a straight line like a traditional American. The Lincoln Aviator has a stout 4.6-liter V8 that makes 302 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, providing a maximum towing capacity of 7,300 pounds. A compliant suspension that mimics a Lexus-smooth ride, ritzy options like ventilated seats, and a retro-chic center stack layout help distance the Lincoln from its plebian Ford and Mercury counterparts.