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Lincoln Corsair
The Corsair replaces Lincoln’s previous luxury compact SUV, the
MKC. It’s not just a name change, though; the Corsair has been fully
redesigned and shares its platform with the redesigned Ford Escape.
Inside, there is new luxurious, high-fashion interior. Adding f lair, the
center stack appears to be f loating in air, and the 8-inch infotainment
screen juts straight up out of the dash. Both the 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter
turbo four-cylinder engines come mated to a new eight-speed auto-
matic transmission; a plug-in hybrid version will also be available.
The new Corsair will compete with the Acura MDX, Infiniti QX50, and
Lexus NX. Many advanced safety features come standard, including
forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedes-
trian detection, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning.Overall Score NA
Predicted Reliability 30
Owner Satisfaction 40
Road-Test Score NA
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $35,945-$50,365
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Reserve, Standard
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (250 hp);
2.3-liter 4 turbo (280 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 181
Width (in.) ......................76
Height (in.) ......................64
Wheelbase (in.) .................107
Weight (lb.) ....................NA
% weight front/rear .............NAMax. Load (lb.) .................NA
Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. NA
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NARegular
EPA combined mpg .............NA16 17 18Average 03
Lincoln Continental
Lincoln’s high-tech f lagship sedan is based on the accomplished
MKZ. The base engine is a lackluster 3.7-liter V6. The 2.7-liter
twin-turbo V6, however, packs a lot of punch. The top-level trims get
a 400-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6. Front-wheel drive is standard, with
all-wheel drive optional. The ride is very comfortable, and the cabin
is super-quiet. Handling is responsive, yet the Continental is also a
very comfortable and relaxed cruiser. The cabin is nicely finished
and very roomy, particularly in the back. Though the standard front
seats aren’t particularly supportive, the optional ones are better.
We’re no fans of the push-button gear selector or the electronic but-
tons that are used instead of an interior door handle. Forward colli-
sion warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warn-
ing, are all standard.
Overall Score 89
Predicted Reliability 05
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 83
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 50Base Price: $46,145-$72,045
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: Black Label, Premiere,
Reserve, Select
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.7-liter V6 turbo (335 hp);
3.0-liter V6 turbo (400 hp); 3.7-liter
V6 (305 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic
Length (in.)..................... 201
Width (in.) ......................78
Height (in.) ......................59
Wheelbase (in.) .................118
Weight (lb.) ..................4,540
% weight front/rear ...........59/41
Max. Load (lb.) ................900
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 17
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........1,000
Regular or premium
CR overall mpg ..................20
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