Overview
Hidden behind the posh façade of the 2023 Lincoln Corsair lurks a humble Ford Escape, however a thick veneer of premium supplies successfully masks its middle-class origins. The Corsair’s street manners and cabin environs mimic these of its bigger and dearer Lincoln stablemates. Most fashions include a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder however a plug-in hybrid can be provided—although it requires springing for the highest Grand Touring trim. Lincoln’s tackle luxurious differs from European rivals such because the Audi Q5, the BMW X3, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC-class, and it might not align with the style of driving fans. Regardless of. It’s an upscale package deal, one which goals at satisfying those that worth consolation above driving thrills.
What’s New for 2023?
Lincoln’s smallest SUV providing will get a lightweight facelift for 2023 that features a redesigned grille and exterior lighting parts in addition to new wheel designs. The plug-in hybrid Grand Touring mannequin will get recent satin metallic exterior trim with blue accents to point its place atop the Corsair hierarchy. The Corsair’s cabin additionally sees a handful of enhancements, beginning with a bigger 13.2-inch infotainment display screen and a newly commonplace 12.3-inch digital gauge show. The middle console has been reworked, as has the panel the place the Corsair’s local weather controls are positioned. Two new inside themes have been added—Smoked Truffle (sounds scrumptious) and Everlasting Pink (sounds devilish)—every with its personal set of distinctive trims and upholsteries. The extra highly effective turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine has been dropped from the lineup, leaving the 250-hp turbo 2.0-liter and the 266-hp 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid as the 2 accessible powertrains.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
The Reserve trim is the place it is at. For the big step up in value, Lincoln offers a number of must-have gadgets resembling 19-inch wheels, a hands-free energy liftgate, fog lamps, a 14-speaker Revel stereo system, in-dash navigation, SiriusXM satellite tv for pc radio, a power-adjustable steering column, real wooden inside trim, and heated entrance seats coated in Bridge of Weir leather-based with 10-way energy adjustability and reminiscence settings for the driving force. From there, we would train warning, because the Corsair’s choice packages carry large value tags.
Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency
A 250-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder is the entry-level engine for the Corsair and comes on the Commonplace and Reserve trim. An eight-speed automated transmission is commonplace, as is front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive will price you further. In our testing, an all-wheel drive Corsair with the turbo-four managed a 60-mph run in 6.1 seconds. Key rivals such because the Q5 and the Porsche Macan are faster and extra satisfying to drive, although. The plug-in-hybrid mannequin pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with an electrical motor, a repeatedly variable transmission (CVT), and all-wheel drive. At our take a look at observe, the PHEV mannequin managed a 7.0-second zero-to-60-mph time however we weren’t impressed with the powertrain’s unrefined sounds.
Gasoline Economic system and Actual-World MPG
In accordance with the EPA, the front-wheel drive mannequin with the turbo-four is nice for 22 mpg metropolis and 29 mpg freeway, whereas choosing all-wheel drive drops the town quantity by 1 mpg. After we examined an all-wheel-drive instance on our 75-mph freeway gasoline financial system route, it delivered 30 mpg. The EPA says the plug-in-hybrid mannequin—which we’ve not but examined—will present as much as 28 miles of all-electric driving vary and is rated for 34 mpg metropolis and 32 mpg freeway. For extra details about the Corsair’s gasoline financial system, go to the EPA’s web site.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
The 2023 Corsair boasts a good-looking cabin that is much like these in different SUV choices from Lincoln, such because the Navigator, Nautilus, and Aviator. It is upholstered in smooth leather-based and affords loads of options. Adjustable ambient lighting, 24-way power-adjustable seats, a head-up show, and an app that enables customers to unlock, lock, and begin the automobile with their smartphone are all accessible—though ordering such gadgets will add a princely sum to the underside line. Two particular inside themes can be found as choices. The primary—Smoked Truffle—provides a sequence of warmly-toned trims and upholsteries to the Corsair’s cabin whereas the second—Everlasting Pink—offers a throwback look with deep red-colored leather-based and brilliant aluminum trim. The Corsair’s cargo bay is generously sized. We managed to suit eight carry-on suitcases behind the rear seats, beating the X3 by one case. Decreasing the rear seatbacks opens up sufficient room for 21 circumstances in whole.
Infotainment and Connectivity
A 13.2-inch touchscreen working Lincoln’s Sync 4 infotainment system is commonplace, as is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. The interface is pretty simple to make use of, and helpful mini-joysticks on the steering wheel assist the driving force keep away from reaching for the display screen too usually. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration come on each mannequin however in-dash navigation prices further on the bottom Commonplace trim. Going with the Reserve mannequin swaps the Corsair’s 10-speaker stereo system for a 14-speaker Revel setup and provides SiriusXM satellite tv for pc radio with real-time visitors and climate updates.
Security and Driver-Help Options
All fashions come commonplace with a collection of driver-assistance options that Lincoln calls Co-Pilot360, however unlocking high-tech assists resembling Lincoln’s ActiveGlide hands-free driving system requires upgrading to the elective Co-Pilot360 2.1 Drive system. For extra details about the Corsair’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embody:
- Commonplace automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Commonplace lane-departure warning with lane-keeping help
- Obtainable adaptive cruise management with hands-free driving mode
Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
Lincoln’s commonplace powertrain guarantee is extra beneficiant than its German rivals. Consumers of Lincoln’s Black Label fashions are handled to a four-year/50,000-mile complimentary scheduled upkeep plan, however as a result of the Corsair is not provided within the Black Label trim, its patrons must exit of pocket for all oil modifications, tire rotations, and the like.
- Restricted guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain guarantee covers six years or 70,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled upkeep
Specs
Specs
2023 Lincoln Corsair AWD
Automobile Sort: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Examined: $42,385/$60,685
Choices: Tools Group 202A (rain sensing wipers, energy tilt/telescoping steering column, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 60/40 cut up rear seat with energy seatback launch, head-up show, adaptive dampers, auto dimming and heated sideview mirrors with energy folding, inductive machine charging, hands-free liftgate, heated-and-ventilated entrance seats, panoramic roof, Lincoln Co-Pilot360 2.1 driver help with a two-year subscription of ActiveGlide with lane-change help and in-lane repositioning, intersection help 2.0 and driver-monitoring digital camera, Lively Park Help 2.0, entrance parking assist, 14-speaker Revel stereo, windshield wiper de-icer, heated steering wheel and outboard rear seats), $10,730; Reserve trim (ambient lighting, leather-based seats, jeweled LED headlamps, when you’ve made it this far give the Tech Division a shoutout within the feedback, roof-rack facet rails), $4385; 24-way Good Place entrance seats, $1285; 20-inch Vivid Machined alloy wheels, $1150; Whisper Blue Metallic paint, $750
ENGINE
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct gasoline injection
Displacement: 122 in3, 1999 cm3
Energy: 250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 275 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-speed automated
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 12.1-in vented disc/11.9-in vented disc
Tires: Continental CrossContact LX Sport
245/45R-20 99V M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 106.7 in
Size: 181.4 in
Width: 74.3 in
Top: 64.1 in
Cargo Quantity Behind, F/R: 58/28 ft3
Curb Weight: 3983 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 6.1 sec
100 mph: 17.5 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.7 sec @ 93 mph
120 mph: 28.8 sec
Outcomes above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.4 sec.
Rolling Begin, 5–60 mph: 7.0 sec
High Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.6 sec
High Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.3 sec
High Velocity (C/D est): 130 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 179 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.83 g
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Mixed/Metropolis/Freeway: 24/21/28 mpg