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The Lincoln Aviator PHEV May Have Died In America, But It’s Coming Back In China

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The Lincoln Aviator PHEV May Have Died In America, But It’s Coming Back In China

While the Lincoln Aviator PHEV died in 2024 for most of the world, its nameplate will carry on in China. This week, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) exposed homologation details of Lincoln’s all-new PHEV crossover, the Lincoln Aviator EX8. But while the old Aviator was a luxe version of the U.S.-designed Ford Explorer, this car is developed largely through a joint venture with one of China’s homegrown brands.

The Aviator EX8 is one of Ford China’s most recent attempts at competing in China’s fierce new energy vehicle (NEV) market. About a year ago, Ford released the Bronco New Energy, a Kia EV9-sized EREV and full EV crossover developed with and made by Ford’s joint venture partner, JMC. This Aviator feels similar in concept; however, it is made by Ford’s other joint venture partner, Changan. Changan Ford produces many Chinese-market versions of Ford combustion vehicles we are familiar with, like the Ford Escape. It also produces the U.S. market versions of the Lincoln Corsair and Nautilus.

Dimensionally, the Aviator EX8 is roughly the same size as the old Aviator, but its powertrain feels like it should be more competitive in China’s market. 5-liter turbocharged engine good for 148 horsepower. However, the MIIT filing has not revealed the Aviator’s electric motor setup or output, nor has it revealed the battery size and range the EX8 will have. It also has roof-mounted lidar, so I expect some level of advanced driver-assist features to be present when this car launches.



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