Lincoln Corsair

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The Lincoln 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 Lincoln Nautilus (previously the Lincoln MKX), Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Continental, and Lincoln Navigator in the Lincoln model line.{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27155236/2020-lincoln-corsair-photos-info/|title=The 2020 Lincoln Corsair Is a Refreshingly Unsporty Compact Luxury SUV|work=Car and Driver|last=Capparella|first=Joey|date=17 April 2019|accessdate=17 April 2019}} The name "Corsair" has previously been used on several other Ford Motor Company 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. Chinese deliveries began in May 2020.{{Cite web|first= Bart | last = Demandt |date= July 2020 |title=Lincoln Corsair China auto sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-lincoln-corsair/|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200702084808/https://carsalesbase.com/china-lincoln-corsair/ | archivedate=2020-07-02 | website = carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}}

The Corsair 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. The dashboard is defined by an integrated air vent design that spans the width of the dashboard. The computer controlled transmission is controlled using buttons mounted under the vents. Below this sits a panel housing the HVAC and media controls. A driver assistance suite branded as "Co-Pilot360" comes standard, and includes blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist.{{Cite web |last=Capparella |first=Joey |date=April 17, 2019 |title="The 2020 Lincoln Corsair Is a Refreshingly Unsporty Compact Luxury SUV" |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27155236/2020-lincoln-corsair-photos-info/ |access-date=September 20, 2024 |website=Car and Driver}}

Optional upgrades include a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster with integrated navigation, 24-way "Perfect Position" power seats, a 14-speaker Revel sound system and a heads-up display. An optional driver aid package called "Co-Pilot360 Plus", which includes a adaptive cruise control, an automatic parking system, and a 360-degree view camera is also offered.

The Corsair comes with three engine options. The base engine is a 2.0{{Nbsp}}L turbocharged 4-cylinder making {{Convert|250.|hp|kW PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|275|lbft|Nm kgm|abbr=unit}} 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{{Nbsp}}L turbocharged 4-cylinder making {{Convert|295|hp|kW PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|310.|lbft|Nm kgm|abbr=unit}} 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{{Nbsp}}L 4-cylinder in Atkinson cycle making {{Convert|163|hp|kW PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|155|lbft|Nm kgm|abbr=unit}} of torque, a {{Convert|96|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} front motor, and a {{Convert|50|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} rear motor.{{Cite news |date=2023-02-21 |title=Review: Comfy Lincoln Corsair PHEV is no racecar, but you'll save at the pump |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/reviews/article-comfy-lincoln-corsair-phev-is-no-racecar-but-youll-save-at-the-pump/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=The Globe and Mail |language=en-CA}} 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 {{Convert|266|hp|kW PS|abbr=unit}} and the 14.4{{Nbsp}}kWh Li-ion battery provides {{Convert|28|mi|km|abbr=unit}} of all-electric range on the EPA test cycle.

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{{Nbsp}}L engine option was dropped, while the standard 2.0{{Nbsp}}L engine and plug-in hybrid remain.{{Cite news |last=Fitzgerald |first=Jack |date=2022-09-12 |title=2023 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln's Most Popular, Gets Better Looks and Driver-Assist Tech |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a41154453/2023-lincoln-corsair-reveal/ |work=Car and Driver}} 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.{{Cite news |last=Gauthier |first=Michael |date=2023-03-16 |title=China's Facelifted Lincoln Corsair Ditches The Whiskers And Looks Better For It |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/03/chinas-facelifted-lincoln-corsair-ditches-the-whiskers-and-looks-better-for-it/ |work=Carscoops}}

File:Lincoln Corsair facelift 001.jpg|Lincoln Corsair 2023 facelift front

File:Lincoln Corsair facelift 002.jpg|Lincoln Corsair 2023 facelift rear

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

NHTSA crash test ratings (2020):{{Cite web |title=2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR SUV FWD {{!}} NHTSA |url=https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/LINCOLN/CORSAIR/SUV/FWD |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=www.nhtsa.gov |language=en}}

• Front Impact Rating: {{Rating|5|5}}
• Side Impact Rating: {{Rating|5|5}}
• Rollover Rating: {{Rating|4|5}}

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