'07 Lincoln Aviator

CD/BP · 02-16-2005, 06:13 PM

There was a pic of a early mule in the Det News last week:

http://www.detnews.com/2005/autoscon.../F03-84029.htm

jbartley · 02-16-2005, 06:15 PM

omg write it off as a failure right now ford and save the time and money...

that looks like a minivan wtf?

And that grille seems like caddy x acura
"maybe we can make them think its a luxury crossover, even though its a mazda!" genius!

rickhunter1max · 02-16-2005, 06:16 PM

Man that looks chity

jbartley · 02-16-2005, 06:19 PM

btw everyone look on the right column and read the STS review!

it's like they have to idiots reviewing cars....oh wait...

driverblogger · 02-16-2005, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbartley

that looks like a minivan wtf?

i think it's the next gen mazda mpv instead of the aviator. looks to much like the mazda. or unless it's the same car with different body shell(like that would ever happen)

Kar Krazie · 02-16-2005, 06:24 PM

I also think that looks like a minivan by the way the door handles are. The grille looks like a Cadillac but it has the rims of the current aviator[b]

**Rex Raider** · 02-16-2005, 06:25 PM

I think they are using the current Mazda MPV as camouflage. I saw the Aviator concept in person today, and that looks nothing like it.

the prix · 02-16-2005, 06:27 PM

I see nothing wrong with the Avatior out right now.

I know the current rendition of the Avaitor hasn't sold very well, but why in the hell would they replace it with something that looks worse?

**jro4566** · 02-16-2005, 06:28 PM

Here's 2 takes on this...

-Either this is a mule of the next-generation MPV testing on a new platform (which would explain why the ground clearance is pretty high)

-Or this is the next-generation Aviator testing a new platform disguised as the current-generation MPV

camaro chris · 02-16-2005, 06:35 PM

my cousin works for ford and said that it looks really nice and so im hoping for fords sake that rex and my cousin are right

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 02-16-2005, 06:36 PM

Looks pretty cool. Looks kinda like the small BMW or Mercedes SUV. The one thing hurting Lincoln and Ford, in general right now, is that they are offering products which may be as good or maybe just a little better than the competition, but the brand thing is hurting them. Driving an Acura, Lexus or Mercedes is just "more sexy" than driving a Ford or Lincoln.

GM on the other hand is giving consumers a "reason" to purchase their products, I believe that is namely being done via "style". The SSR is a bold statement. The Solstice is also bold. GM is trying to produce products that people will feel good about owning, not just owning a domestic product. GM lately has been "putting the ball in the oher guys court".

Toned down, yet kick-@ss styling will get consumers into General Motors products. I frankly am excited about what I 've seen of late from these GMI pages. Hopefully soon the rest of America will begin to look at that GM product next to them in traffic, and think, "...hmmm...boy they have come along way. When did this happen?".

TiburonJT · 02-16-2005, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCtennis3811

Here's 2 takes on this...

-Either this is a mule of the next-generation MPV testing on a new platform (which would explain why the ground clearance is pretty high)

-Or this is the next-generation Aviator testing a new platform disguised as the current-generation MPV

This is clearly not the body from the new Aviator. The Aviator is a crossover, and this vehicle (which has a Mazda-like grill) has minivan doors).

TiburonJT · 02-16-2005, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66

Looks pretty cool. Looks kinda like the small BMW or Mercedes SUV. The one thing hurting Lincoln and Ford, in general right now, is that they are offering products which may be as good or maybe just a little better than the competition, but the brand thing is hurting them. Driving an Acura, Lexus or Mercedes is just "more sexy" than driving a Ford or Lincoln.

GM on the other hand is giving consumers a "reason" to purchase their products, I believe that is namely being done via "style". The SSR is a bold statement. The Solstice is also bold. GM is trying to produce products that people will feel good about owning, not just owning a domestic product. GM lately has been "putting the ball in the oher guys court".

Toned down, yet kick-@ss styling will get consumers into General Motors products. I frankly am excited about what I 've seen of late from these GMI pages. Hopefully soon the rest of America will begin to look at that GM product next to them in traffic, and think, "...hmmm...boy they have come along way. When did this happen?".

Sadly it hasn't worked for the SSR so far. We'll see what happens w/ the '05 upgrades.

FordMan · 02-16-2005, 06:47 PM

This is not the Aviator. If you look at the emblem its more like a Mazda emblem shape.

**mgescuro** · 02-16-2005, 06:49 PM

Wait... you mean it's not retro like all the other Fords???

heh heh

It looks like an M-Class to me.

02-16-2005, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
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jbartley 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UF & JAX Posts: 1,909	Re: '07 Lincoln Aviator omg write it off as a failure right now ford and save the time and money... that looks like a minivan wtf? And that grille seems like caddy x acura "maybe we can make them think its a luxury crossover, even though its a mazda!" genius! Last edited by jbartley : 02-16-2005 at 06:21 PM.

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jbartley 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UF & JAX Posts: 1,909	Re: '07 Lincoln Aviator btw everyone look on the right column and read the STS review! it's like they have to idiots reviewing cars....oh wait...

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Rex Raider Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Drives: 2009 Camry Hybrid (company car) Posts: 11,782	Re: '07 Lincoln Aviator I think they are using the current Mazda MPV as camouflage. I saw the Aviator concept in person today, and that looks nothing like it. __________________ Sure, I drive a Toyota, but at least I don't have to pay for it.

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jro4566 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 Suzuki XL-7 2005 Posts: 5,050	Re: '07 Lincoln Aviator Here's 2 takes on this... -Either this is a mule of the next-generation MPV testing on a new platform (which would explain why the ground clearance is pretty high) -Or this is the next-generation Aviator testing a new platform disguised as the current-generation MPV __________________ 2007 BMW 328i. Black sapphire metallic. Terra leather. Poplar wood. Automatic trans. Xenon adaptive headlights. BMW Assist. Bluetooth. Premium package. Heated seats. iDrive navigation system. Rear sonar. Comfort access. LOGIC7 surround sound. Sirius. 18" BMW wheels. Rear spoiler. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury. Black onyx pearl. Beige leather. 4WD. Chrome hood vents, mirror covers, exhaust. Silver grille, taillight trim. Brushed metal bumper protector. Running boards.

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camaro chris 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 3,656	Re: '07 Lincoln Aviator my cousin works for ford and said that it looks really nice and so im hoping for fords sake that rex and my cousin are right __________________

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