CAR WARS! 2020 Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid vs. Tesla Model X! YOU Make The Call!

There is an interesting new entry in the 'green' space. It's the all new 2020 Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid with 494HP and 630 ft. lbs. of torque.

We expect the gas version of the Aviator to be a runaway hit so it will be interesting to see how many opt for the Plug-in version. I have a few friends who have the Fusion Plug-in who love it. And for full disclosure, I just leased a Fusion Hybrid my son '00D' and this labor day weekend may do the same for my daughter '00PD'

The video is done by our friend from Seattle (so he is definitely biased toward anything green) Tom Voelk, who we see regularly on press drives and is a genuine good guy. Other than the fact that he's from Seattle and refers to traditional fossil fuel as 'DINOSAUR JUICE'. LOL! Yes, we expect some heat from that comment the next time we see him.

But none of that matters because we want your impressions of this new Lincoln and if you were in the market for a 'green' alternative would it fare well in a comparison to a Tesla Model X?

Discuss...

skytop - 8/22/2019 6:34:02 PM

+2 Boost

Very appealing SUV. Lincoln luxury plus Touring package Hybrid performance.

MDarringer - 8/22/2019 6:43:31 PM

+1 Boost

Hands down the Lincoln. It's a lot better looking and it is very nice in person. The Model X is just ungainly and flabby looking. PHEV is a better choice than EV for now. I'd love to get my hands on an Aviator for while.

atc98092 - 8/22/2019 8:01:51 PM

+2 Boost

While I would choose the Lincoln (and I have a PHEV now), I don't think they are really comparable. Pure EV vs. PHEV isn't the same. My Niro PHEV is a little weak in the EV power area, while the e-Niro will roast the tires. And of course, I can drive my PHEV over 600 miles without stopping, while even the longest range EV is half that. The only thing comparable between these two is probably the price, and Lincoln will probably win that as well.

runninglogan1 - 8/22/2019 8:22:27 PM

+5 Boost

Both are great but I doubt anyone will cross-shop them.

MDarringer - 8/22/2019 8:50:10 PM

+1 Boost

Indeed. The soy-boy, vegan Alfredo latte unicorns will continue to fall for the scent of Elon's Musk, while people with a brain will go with the Lincoln.

runninglogan1 - 8/22/2019 10:09:33 PM

+1 Boost

Lol. What? That chip on you shoulder must be very heavy.

MDarringer - 8/22/2019 10:38:36 PM

0 Boost

look up the word "sardonic" dumbass.

runninglogan1 - 8/23/2019 12:02:05 AM

0 Boost

No. I was thinking more timorous and jaundiced.

runninglogan1 - 8/23/2019 12:05:28 AM

+1 Boost

Since you surely have no idea - it means you're insecure and bitter.

MDarringer - 8/23/2019 8:21:18 AM

-2 Boost

I take great joy in how easily I can trigger you and you take the bait every single time. I'm the puppeteer and you're the ugly little marionette being made to dance. Because you fall for the bait, that shows a lack of intelligence on your part. You flail and spew like the Alt-Left psychotic you are. Just accept that you'll never be as good as me because you'll never be as intelligent, as successful, as good looking, nor as witty.

runninglogan1 - 8/23/2019 2:05:53 PM

+3 Boost

Lol. Your childish (and long) rant just reinforces what I said. Please get over me.

mre30 - 8/23/2019 1:51:17 PM

+1 Boost

This post is not even relevant because Model X sales have basically dropped off of the cliff because

(a) people hate the doors and

(b) the design is basically circa 2013 since its based on the architecture of the woefully obsolete Model S.

The Model X is an abject failure.

runninglogan1 - 8/23/2019 8:17:06 PM

+1 Boost

Hardly. Model X still easily outsells the I-Pace and E-Tron.

SanJoseDriver - 8/23/2019 10:08:58 PM

+1 Boost

Model S is hardly obsolete and the Model X will handily outsell the Aviator.

MDarringer - 8/23/2019 10:28:22 PM

0 Boost

Even if the Model X isn't obsolete is is grotesque and disgusting to look at.

SanJoseDriver - 8/26/2019 7:46:40 PM

+1 Boost

Wouldn't go that far, looks good from some angles.