Lincoln has been selling the second-generation Aviator in the U.S. since 2019. The brand has now developed a new Aviator plug-in hybrid with Chinese joint venture partner Changan, which may leave North American buyers feeling envious. This new model is officially known as the Aviator EX8 and shares some design similarities with the American SUV, though it is a completely different vehicle.
The front-end of the Aviator EX8 includes a familiar Lincoln grille, simple and stylish LED headlights, and upright air vents towards the base of the bumper. The design is distinct from the American Lincoln Aviator, which features lovely, flowing lines.
The Chinese Aviator is smaller than the American version, with preliminary images showing the new Aviator EX8 from the rear. The design is pretty basic, with rectangular taillights, prominent Lincoln lettering, and a blacked-out bumper.
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The new SUV is 199 inches long, 78 inches wide, and stands 70 inches tall, with a 118-inch wheelbase. This makes it slightly smaller than the U.S. Aviator, which is 200 inches long, 80 inches wide, and has a 0.6-inch longer wheelbase.
The Aviator EX8 uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 148 horsepower and will be sold exclusively as a plug-in hybrid. The battery pack is a lithium-ion phosphate unit from the Changan-CATL joint venture. Several important powertrain details have yet to be confirmed, as the China’s Aviator EX8 has yet to be revealed in full.
The Aviator EX8’s powertrain is a key feature of the vehicle, and it will be powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The engine produces 148 horsepower, and it will be paired with a lithium-ion phosphate battery pack.
