MODEL REVIEW
Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Corsair at a Glance
Luxury vehicles come with certain expectations for drivers in Barrington, Deer Park, and Chicago, IL. As a luxury brand, Lincoln not only meets those requirements but exceeds them. And even in compact form, the Lincoln Corsair helps raise the bar.
This smaller sibling in the Lincoln lineup is marked by its style, intelligence, and flexibility. Get to know the Lincoln Corsair with this comprehensive review by the team at Wickstrom Lincoln. It will help you determine if it has what it takes to fit in with your lush life. (Hint: It does.).
EPA-EST. FUEL ECONOMY
21 city/28 hwy MPG*
STANDARD HORSEPOWER
250 HP
MAX CARGO CAPACITY
57.6 cu. ft.
TOUCHSCREEN SIZE
13.2 in.
NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
Yes
PLUG-IN HYBRID MODEL
Available
LINCOLN BLUCECRUISE 1.2
Available
Meet the Lincoln Corsair
Select a category below to learn more about some features of the Lincoln Corsair.
LUXURY
Proof is in the details, and as with all Lincoln models, the Lincoln Corsair has plenty of distinguishing elements and incredible curb appeal. From first glances to last looks, there’s much to see and appreciate about the Lincoln Corsair. You and your passengers will even be embraced in a virtual hug when you enter its spa-like cabin, complete with symphonic chimes, sequential lighting, and lavish amenities.
Distinctive Exterior
Others will know you’re driving a Lincoln from the moment you pull into view, thanks to its waterfall grille design with Lincoln Star shapes. Available jeweled LED headlamps ensure you’ll be able to see and be seen, even at a distance. The varied wheel selection includes 18-inch painted wheels, 19- or 20-inch bright machined aluminum wheels with or without black finish.
Want to travel in stealth mode? Consider the Jet Appearance Package that adds blackout details on the fender badge, upper grille, door frames, and 20-inch black aluminum wheels.
Flexterior = Flexible Interior
Its flexible interior configuration could best be described as a “flexterior.” In addition to its 60/40 second-row sliding, reclining rear seats, the available Perfect Position front seats with Active Motion® offer 24-way positioning, heating, ventilation, and five massage settings.
Headroom (First/Second Row) | Legroom (First/Second Row) | Cargo Carpacity (Behind First/Second Row) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.5/38.7 inches | 43.2/38.6 inches | 57.6/27.6 cubic feet |
The available hands-free liftgate provides easy access to your travel gear, while the available Panoramic Vista Roof® with power sunshade floods the cabin with natural light and fresh air.
PERFORMANCE
When it comes to performance, you’ll have sufficient strength in the Lincoln Corsair to handle every commute, whether navigating city streets or cruising down the open highway. You’ll have enough muscle to accelerate swiftly while enjoying a smooth ride that emphasizes comfort and efficiency.
Plenty of Power
The Lincoln Corsair comes standardly equipped with a spirited 2.0L Turbocharged I-4 engine that generates 250 horsepower and is mated with an 8-speed SelectShift® Automatic transmission. For flexible capability, choose the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring trim. Pairing its Atkinson-Cycle I-4 engine with an electric motor yields a combined 266 horsepower.
Trims | Lincoln Corsair Premiere, Reserve | Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L Tubrocharged I-4 | 2.5L Plug-in Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 250 HP | 266 Combined HP |
| Transmission | 8-speed SelectShift® Automatic transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
Regardless of which trim you choose, you’ll be able to adapt to changing road conditions and control how your Lincoln Corsair performs thanks to four Lincoln Drive Modes:
- Normal
- Excite
- Conserve
- Slippery
Meanwhile, the Grand Touring Plug-In Hybrid trim adds two additional modes: Preserve EV and Pure EV. Pure EV conserves fuel on quick trips, offering anall-electric range of 28 miles.* Preserve EV recharges and saves battery power for later use.
Efficient Energy
You’ll enjoy driving the Lincoln Corsair so much you may find yourself volunteering to drive co-workers to the office or your friend group for a night out on the town. With the combustion engine, the Lincoln Corsair earns an EPA-estimated 21 city/28 highway MPG.* Thanks to its 16.2-gallon tank, you can travel over 450 miles in between fuel-ups.
Grand Touring Plug-In Hybrid drivers can charge at home by plugging into a 120- or 240-volt outlet. Use the Lincoln Way™ App to locate charging stations when you’re on the road or use the portable cord to charge virtually anywhere.
TECHNOLOGY
In the Lincoln Corsair, you’ll find a wealth of technologies that makes communication more convenient, entertainment more engaging, and protection of you and yours assured. Do you share driving responsibilities with someone else? Set up personal profiles that identify drivers by key fob to adjust seating positions, audio preferences, and driver-assist features.
Ingenious Infotainment
There’s infotainment, and then there’s the infotainment you’ll find in the Lincoln Corsair. It’s prepared to ensure every mile is more pleasant for everyone on board, thanks to these standard and available features:
- 13.2-inch LCD center touchscreen with built-in navigation
- SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Wireless charging pad
The Lincoln Connect® embedded modem allows up to 10 devices to access a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot. Your inner audiophile will revel in the available 14-speaker Revel® Audio System, which transforms the Lincoln Corsair’s cabin into your personal concert hall.
Standard Safety
Every model of the Lincoln Corsair comes standard with driver-assistance systems that help keep an eye out on all sides of your vehicle, even in those hard-to-see areas. The standard suite of Lincoln Co-Pilot360® 2.1 includes, among other safety features:
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Alert
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Speed Sign Recognition
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Thanks to these and other protection systems, it’s understandable why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Lincoln Corsair with its 5-Star Overall Safety Rating.
Available Lincoln BlueCruise 1.2 is a top-rated driving assistance system that provides hands-free driving on 97% of controlled access highways, or approximately 130,000 miles of North American roads. It utilizes a driver-facing camera to ensure your attention while providing active support.
Lincoln Corsair vs. The Competition
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When comparing the Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX, you’ll notice many similarities. Still, the differences between them are more glaring, especially for what the RDX fails to provide. While the Lincoln Corsair makes available a hybrid powertrain and hands-free driving through Lincoln BlueCruise, neither option is offered by the Acura. The much-larger touchscreen in the Lincoln is a bonus that just happens to come standard.
Quick Facts
Lincoln Corsair | vs. | RDX |
|---|---|---|
| Available | HYBRID POWERTRAIN | Not Offered |
| 13.2 inches | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN | 10.2 inches |
| Available | HANDS-FREE DRIVING | Not Offered |
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Lincoln has long been one of the leaders in the luxury class, a title that BMW continues to aspire to. Perhaps their disparity may lie in how each brand defines “luxury”. While heated front seats are standard in the Lincoln Corsair, they require an upgrade in the X3. Clearly, riders in both rows will prefer the additional legroom in the Lincoln Corsair. Lead on, Lincoln.
Quick Facts
Lincoln Corsair | vs. | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | HEATED FRONT SEATS | Available |
| Available | HYBRID POWERTRAIN | Not Offered |
| 43.2/38.6 inches | LEGROOM (FIRST/SECOND ROW) | 40.3/36.4 inches |
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Of course, there’s much more that goes into designing a luxury vehicle than merely a stylish appearance and upscale amenities. You want to know your chosen model has qualities beyond the superficial. In this comparison, the Lincoln Corsair delivers far more horsepower and provides greater capacity to accommodate your essentials than the NX, proving it has the goods to back up its good looks.**
Quick Facts
Lincoln Corsair | vs. | NX |
|---|---|---|
| 250 HP | STANDARD HORSEPOWER | 203 HP |
| 4 | STANDARD DRIVE MODES | 3 |
| 57.6/27.6 cubic feet | CARGO CAPACITY (BEHIND FIRST/SECOND ROW) | 46.9/22.7 cubic feet |
Lincoln Corsair: Class-Leading Compact
The Lincoln Corsair continues to be a favorite among drivers of compact luxury crossover SUVs in Barrington, Deer Park, and Chicago, IL, as well as appears on many “Best Luxury SUVs” lineups. Want to see if it makes the short list for your driveway?
Contact Wickstrom Lincoln today to get behind the wheel and put it to your personal test.
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** Most accurate information used at time of posting.