Canadian Driver (2003)
Thanks to a four-wheel independent suspension, the Aviator feels positively car-like. It's been tuned more for ride comfort than pure handling.

Cars.com (2003)
The Aviator uses body-on-frame — rather than unibody — construction, which provides an extra layer of isolation between occupants and the pavement.

Consumer Guide (2003)
It has a 5-speed automatic transmission and offers rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing.

Detroit News (2003)
It's the best SUV interior in a crowded field -- one that rivals more expensive products.

Edmunds (2003)
More than just an Explorer dress-up job, the Aviator delivers a plush ride and a quiet, comfortable cabin that should make it a strong player in the midsize luxury SUV segment.

Epinions (2003)
See what owners of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2003)
It has seating for either six or seven, depending on whether you want a bench seat or individual seats in the second row. There's a standard fold-flat, third-row seat that is commodious enough for larger children or small-stature adults.

Motor Trend (2003)
The interior, which advances Lincoln's new design theme, has a three-section dash that mimics the new Navigator. It features a center section trimmed in brushed aluminum down to the gearshift and console, and it's surrounded by rich wood, leather, and vinyl.

MSN Carpoint (2003)
Lincoln's first midsize luxury SUV with 302-horsepower V8, five-speed automatic, and standard third-row seating.

New Car Test Drive (2003)
The third row seating does take cargo stowage space, but there is still 12 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third seat, and it's accessible either through the rear liftgate or a rear glass that matches liftover height with a shopping cart. With second and third row seats folded, the Navigator has 77 cubic feet of cargo space.

The Car Connection (2003)
The Aviator shares the Explorer’s four-wheel-independent suspension, 113.7-inch wheelbase and 71.4-inch height. But the Aviator is 3.8 inches longer and 3.9 inches wider.

Yahoo Autos (2003)
The 2003 Aviator is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 4x2 Luxury to the AWD Premium. The 2003 Aviator's closest competitors include the Acura MDX, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the Volvo XC90.