The Lincoln Aviator enters the 2024 mannequin 12 months with out its Grand Touring plug-in hybrid grade, Lincoln introduced on Tuesday. It is one of some modifications to Lincoln’s mid-size SUV for the brand new mannequin 12 months.

Launched with the present Aviator’s 2020 market debut, the Grand Touring grade paired the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 from non-hybrid fashions with an electrical motor sandwiched between the engine and a 10-speed computerized transmission. The mixture despatched 494 hp to all 4 wheels, whereas a 13.6-kwh battery pack afforded 21 miles of EPA-rated electrical vary.

For 2024, all Aviator fashions use the standalone twin-turbo V-6 and 10-speed computerized. The engine by itself produces 400 hp. Non-hybrid fashions have been out there with rear-wheel drive in addition to all-wheel drive, and that can seemingly proceed for 2024.

The bottom grade has additionally obtained the brand new identify Premiere, as an alternative of the earlier Normal identify. Pricing for this grade begins at $54,735, together with a $1,395 vacation spot cost. Reserve stays the center grade and begins at $60,400 with vacation spot. The highest Black Label grade begins at $82,120.

2024 Lincoln Aviator

Additional updates are seemingly on the way in which, although timing is unsure. An Aviator with a camouflaged entrance finish was spied testing earlier this 12 months, hinting at a styling refresh that would take cues from the Lincoln Star idea unveiled in 2022.

Electrical variations of each the Aviator and the associated Ford Explorer are additionally within the works. They’ll use a devoted EV platform Ford introduced in 2021, and are anticipated to reach round 2025.

Lincoln does not promote any EVs at present, however plans to have 4 in its lineup by 2026. That plan hasn’t gone over properly with Lincoln’s dealerships, a lot of which have reportedly opted out of a certification plan to promote EVs.