Lincoln Aviator review

While the drivetrain lacks the required smoothness, the cabin is absolutely up to – and beyond – the luxury SUV par. A fact made emphatically by the optional – but excellent – 30-way adjustable seats. These are some of the finest chairs fitted to a production car - heck, any car - today.

But then they should be – they cost a fortune and only come as part of a $10k+ package. If you want them it’s almost cheaper to get the top Black Label model instead, as you get the seats plus a load of extra added spec and value.

Two options for second row seating – two captain’s chairs or a three-berth folding bench. Then behind that are the two third-row seats which are strictly for small children and/or luggage. The level of luxury declines quite quickly the further back in the cabin you venture, other than in the Black Label version. Unlike the Navigator, a majority of which are bought to drive other people, the Aviator’s focus is very much on the front-row occupants.

That’s not to say the rear cabin is poor. It’s not. There’s everything you could want back there – optional screens, plush seating and subtle lighting. It just doesn’t feel as special as in the front, that’s all.