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Lincoln · model year 2026
2026 Lincoln Aviator AWD
SUV · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 05 Lincoln cars
Every model year, newest first #5 of 440 - 215 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #215 of 488 - 669 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #669 of 1,172 - 834 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #834 of 1,362 - 1109 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1109 of 2,158
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The CarCody take
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator AWD is a gasoline SUV rated at 20 combined MPG by the EPA. Its 17 city and 25 highway figures show a wide split depending on your route. Part-time four-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder, and an automatic transmission define the powertrain. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,350.
Good to know
- 20 combined MPG EPA rating
- 25 MPG highway rating
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- 3.0 L turbocharged 6-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- $3,350 EPA annual fuel cost
- 447 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline SUV with part-time 4WD Highway-focused driving Buyers choosing a turbocharged six-cylinder
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator AWD makes sense for someone seeking a gasoline SUV with part-time 4WD and a turbocharged six-cylinder. The central ownership number is 20 combined MPG, with a clear difference between 17 MPG city and 25 MPG highway. EPA puts yearly fuel at $3,350 and tailpipe emissions at 447 grams per mile. Buyers whose trips lean toward highways may find the mileage estimate easier to live with than those driving mainly in town.
What it is
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator AWD is a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD that runs on gasoline.
Its defining EPA figure is 20 combined MPG. That is the blended estimate for city and highway driving.
The numbers
The Aviator is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. In simple terms, 20 MPG means about 20 miles from a gallon under the combined estimate.
Its tailpipe output is 447 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual gasoline cost at $3,350. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and the mix of city and highway miles, but the 17 city and 25 highway ratings show why route matters.
How it compares
The Aviator's 20 combined MPG, 17 city MPG, and 25 highway MPG summarize its EPA fuel ratings. Its 447 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2 and $3,350 annual fuel estimate add two more ways to compare running numbers.
Who it suits
This SUV suits a driver who wants gasoline power and part-time 4-Wheel Drive, with highway use producing its stronger EPA mileage figure. It also fits buyers considering a turbocharged six-cylinder and automatic transmission.
Trade-offs
The 25 MPG highway rating is 8 MPG higher than the 17 MPG city rating, so frequent urban trips carry the lower figure. Choosing this gasoline 4WD SUV also means an EPA annual fuel estimate of $3,350 and tailpipe CO2 of 447 grams per mile.
Verdict
Consider the 2026 Aviator AWD if a gasoline SUV with part-time four-wheel drive matches your driving needs. Its 20 MPG combined rating gives a straightforward fuel-use baseline, while the highway estimate is notably stronger than the city number. The EPA cost estimate makes the ongoing gasoline budget clear. For mostly city driving, plan around the 17 MPG rating rather than the combined figure.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 447 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Lincoln Aviator AWD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does the EPA estimate it costs each year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,350.
What drivetrain does the Aviator AWD use?
It has part-time 4-Wheel Drive and is classified as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 447 grams of CO2 per mile.
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