Lincoln, the luxury brand for Ford, gives you crossovers and SUVs that offer a premium look and feel compared to the Ford versions. This holds true for the smallest and least pricey of the brand, the Lincoln Corsair.
It might share some similarities with the Ford Escape, but it’s hard to see where — especially when you slide into one of the most comfortable front seats you’ll find in any small crossover. The optional 24-way Perfect Position seats also offer massage. The leather, wood and aluminum trim are top notch for this class. A large 12.3-inch color cluster display, with high quality graphics better matches the competition. And a large 13.2-inch center screen, with the improved SYNC4 system seems to understand voice commands much better than before.
The Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring comes as a plug-in hybrid and the first 25 to 30 miles can be all-electric. A 2.5L four-cylinder engine comes into play with the electric motor and makes 266hp and plenty of torque to move this Lincoln swiftly. Running the daily commute on mostly electric power, means this is a hushed and comfortable ride even with bigger wheels. On the highway, it is equipped with the usual adaptive cruise control, but with BlueCruise you can have hands-free driving on many highways too.
On the outside, this small Lincoln doesn’t look much like its Ford cousin either. Its exterior styling is more in-line with larger and more expensive Lincoln SUVs. The jeweled LED headlights and the Dark Smoke chrome grill adds upscale flare. The optional 20-inch wheels complete the Corsair’s look.
Cost: $53,925; as tested $66,430
MPG: 80MPGe and 33MPG on gas; I managed 74 MPG in 348 miles of mixed driving.
Safety: 360-degree camera; enhanced active park assist; adaptive cruise control with stop and go; lane centering; blind spot detection with CTA; personal safety system; pre-collision assist; Lincoln co-pilot 360; dynamic brake support
Options: $1,285 24-way perfect position seats; $1,150 20-inch bright machined wheels; $8,675 Collection III package
Things to know: The Lincoln Corsair is a small crossover that loads on the luxury. The plug-in hybrid version is an efficient runner, and with BlueCruise it can take over the highway driving for you.
Pros:
- BlueCruise will help with highway driving with hands-free capabilities
- Upscale interior with great optional seats and improved technology
- Plug-in hybrid system provides plenty of power and all-EV driving capabilities
Cons:
- Price tag of the Grand Touring trim level
- Stylish body design means less back seat headroom
- Hybrid available on the top trim level only
