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Lincoln Corsair

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Not to be confused with Ford Corsair or Edsel Corsair.

Lincoln Corsair
Overview
ManufacturerLincoln (Ford)
Production
  • August 2019[1]–December 2025 (US)[2]
  • 2020–present (China)
Model years2020–present
Assembly
DesignerKemal Curić,[4] Shawn Wehrly[5]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact luxury crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformFord C2
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor2×permanent magnet synchronous (1×PowerSplit eCVT + 1×rear)
Transmission
Battery14.4 kWh NMC Samsung SDI (Grand Touring)
Electric range27–28 mi (43–45 km) (Grand Touring, EPA)
Plug-in chargingAC: 3.3 kW SAEJ1772 (Grand Touring)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Length4,608 mm (181.4 in)
Width1,887 mm (74.3 in)
Height1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Chronology
PredecessorLincoln MKC

The Lincoln Corsair is a compact luxury crossover manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Lincoln brand since 2019, superseding the MKC. The Corsair was Lincoln's best-selling model through 2023.[9]

Overview

The Corsair made its debut on April 17, 2019, at the New York Auto Show and shares its underpinnings with the fourth generation Ford Escape. The Corsair joined the Nautilus (previously the MKX), Aviator, Continental, and Navigator in the Lincoln model line.[10] The name "Corsair" has previously been used on several other Ford products including the Edsel Corsair and the British Ford Corsair.

The Corsair went on sale in late 2019 with Standard and Reserve trims, with the exclusively plug-in hybrid Grand Touring trim arriving later in 2020. In the Chinese market, deliveries of the Corsair (Chinese: 冒险家; pinyin: mào xiǎn jiā; lit. 'buccaneer') began in May 2020.[11]

The interior features a standard 8-inch display flanked by a speedometer and tachometer in the instrument cluster and 8-inch infotainment screen running Lincoln Sync 3 software. Integrated air vents span the width of the dashboard with buttons for operation of the computer-controlled transmission mounted below the vents, below which HVAC and media controls are located. Standard equipment featured a driver assistance suite marketed as Co-Pilot360 which included blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist.[12]

Optional upgrades include a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster with integrated navigation, 24-way power seats marketed as Perfect Position, a 14-speaker Revel sound system, and a heads-up display. the optional "Co-Pilot360 Plus" package included adaptive cruise control, automatic parking, and a 360-degree view camera.

Production of the Corsair, along with the Ford Escape ended in December 2025 at the Louisville Assembly Plant to make way for a midsize all-electric pickup to enter production in 2027.[13]

Powertrain

The Corsair comes with three engine options. The base engine is a 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder making 250 hp (186 kW) and 275 lb⋅ft (373 N⋅m) of torque and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with either front or all-wheel drive. The upgrade engine option is a 2.3 L turbocharged 4-cylinder making 295 hp (220 kW) and 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) of torque, paired with the same transmission and is only available with all-wheel drive.

The final powertrain is a gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid consisting of a 2.5 L 4-cylinder in Atkinson cycle making 163 hp (122 kW) and 155 lb⋅ft (210 N⋅m) of torque, a 96 kW (129 hp) front motor, and a 50 kW (68 PS) rear motor.[14] The gasoline engine and front motor power the front wheels through a planetary gearset eCVT transmission, while the rear motor independently drives the rear wheels thus providing all-wheel drive (eAWD). Total system is 266 hp (198 kW) and the 14.4 kWh Li-ion battery provides 28 mi (45 km) of all-electric range on the EPA test cycle.

2023 facelift

On September 12 2022, a refreshed design of the Corsair was revealed for the North American market for the 2023 model year. Changes include updated exterior styling with a new larger grille and LED daytime running lights, new exterior colors. The interior receives a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 software where the HVAC controls now reside, the 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster is now standard, and new upholstery choices are available. It is available with Lincoln's ActiveGlide hands-free advanced highway driving assistance system. The 2.3 L engine option was dropped, while the standard 2.0 L engine and plug-in hybrid remain.[15] The base Standard trim has been renamed to Premiere, while the Reserve and exclusively plug-in hybrid Grand Touring trims remain. The Chinese-market facelift features unique front and rear fascias, as well as a redesigned interior consisting of a new steering wheel and a 27-inch panoramic display spanning the width of the dashboard..[16][17]

2027 facelift

A second facelift for the North American market Corsair was unveiled on 26 August 2026. Its front and rear fascias have been redesigned to resemble the pre-facelift Nautilus and facelifted Aviator, including a larger grille, updated headlights and a rear light bar. Five new exterior colors and new wheels ranging from 18 to 20 inches are available. The interior features a new one-piece seat design and a new interior theme, though it forgoes the Chinese-market 27-inch display including the passenger display. Only one powertrain is available across the entire model range - a hybrid setup combining a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors, producing an increased total of 305 hp (227 kW). Unlike the previous plug-in hybrid model, the new powertrain does not have a pure electric driving range. Only the Premiere and Reserve trims remain. All models are imported from Chongqing, China.[17][18]

Safety

The Corsair was an IIHS Top Safety Pick for its first 3 years of production.

2020 Lincoln Corsair IIHS Ratings[19]
Category Rating
Small overlap front Good
Moderate overlap front Good
Side impact (updated test) Marginal
Roof strength Good
Head restraints & seats Good

NHTSA crash test ratings (2020):[20]

Sales

Calendar year United States China[11]
2019 25,815[21] N/a
2020 26,227[9] 30,367
2021 22,790[22] 45,779
2022 27,668[23] 37,085[24]
2023 24,384[25] 28,433[26]
2024 27,513[27] 16,046[28]
2025 26,566[29] 6,394[30]

References

  1. ↑ Ford Buildout bblfleet.com
  2. ↑ Foote, Brett (December 16, 2025). "Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Production Ends This Week". Ford Authority. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  3. ↑ McGlaun, Shane (March 31, 2020). "Lincoln Corsair Production Starts In China". Ford Authority. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022.
  4. ↑ Finlay, Steven (April 17, 2019). "Lincoln Touts Sculpted Look, Quietness of All-New '20 Corsair". Wards Auto. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  5. ↑ Vora, Hershil (April 23, 2019). "Lincoln Reveals Their New SUV: The Corsair!". The Knockturnal. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  6. ↑ Hoffman, Connor (November 20, 2019). "2020 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring Electrifies Lincoln's Small SUV". Car and Driver. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  7. ↑ "SSM 54797" (PDF). NHTSA. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  8. ↑ "SSM 50212" (PDF). NHTSA. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Truck Customers Make F-Series America's Best-Selling Pickup For 44 Straight Years; Ford Brand Achieves 11 Straight Years as America's Best-Selling Brand; Ford Explorer Claims Top Spot in 2020; Luxury Customers Propel Lincoln SUVs to Highest Sales in 17 Years". Ford Media Center. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  10. ↑ Capparella, Joey (April 17, 2019). "The 2020 Lincoln Corsair Is a Refreshingly Unsporty Compact Luxury SUV". Car and Driver. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Demandt, Bart (July 2020). "Lincoln Corsair China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2020.
  12. ↑ Capparella, Joey (April 17, 2019). "The 2020 Lincoln Corsair Is a Refreshingly Unsporty Compact Luxury SUV". Car and Driver. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  13. ↑ Foote, Brett (December 16, 2025). "Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Production Ends This Week". Ford Authority. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  14. ↑ Sinek, Jeremy (February 21, 2023). "Review: Comfy Lincoln Corsair PHEV is no racecar, but you'll save at the pump". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on February 22, 2023.
  15. ↑ Fitzgerald, Jack (September 12, 2022). "2023 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln's Most Popular, Gets Better Looks and Driver-Assist Tech". Car and Driver.
  16. ↑ Gauthier, Michael (March 16, 2023). "China's Facelifted Lincoln Corsair Ditches The Whiskers And Looks Better For It". Carscoops.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Gauthier, Michael (August 25, 2026). "The Lincoln Corsair Is Back As An Overpriced, Chinese Import". Carscoops. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  18. ↑ "2027 Lincoln Corsair Keeps the Compact Luxury SUV Alive with a Standard Hybrid Powertrain". Car and Driver. August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  19. ↑ "2020 Lincoln Corsair". IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  20. ↑ "2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR SUV FWD | NHTSA". www.nhtsa.gov. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  21. ↑ "F-Series Hits 43rd Straight Year as America's Best-Selling Pickup; Ford Achieves 10 Straight Years of Leadership as America's Best-Selling Brand; Lincoln SUV Sales Best in 16 Years". media.ford.com. January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  22. ↑ "Ford Best-Selling Automaker in Q4; Becomes No. 2 for Electric Vehicle Sales for 2021; F-Series Best-Selling Truck for 45th Year In Row and Best-Selling Vehicle for 40th straight year; SUV Share Expands | Ford Media Center". Ford Media Center. Ford Motor Company. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  23. ↑ "F-Series Captures America's Best-Selling Truck Crown For 46th Straight Year; Ford Posts Record Electric Vehicles Sales, Harnesses No. 2 EV Automaker Spot; Ford Expands Total Market Share In 2022". Ford Media Center. January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  24. ↑ "2022年12月紧凑型SUV销量榜，宋PLUS夺冠，H6掉到15名". 易车. January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Ford U.S. Sales Rise 7.1% to Nearly 2 Million Vehicles in 2023" (Press release). Ford. January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  26. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年林肯终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  27. ↑ "FORD MOTOR COMPANY Q4 2024 U.S. SALES" (PDF) (Press release). Ford. January 4, 2025. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 5, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  28. ↑ "2024年冒险家销量". pcauto. January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Ford U.S. Q4 2025 Sales Release" (PDF) (Press release). US: Ford. January 6, 2026. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  30. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年林肯终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
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