2023 Lincoln Corsair

　　

2023 Lincoln Corsair Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　The Lincoln Corsair is the American luxury brand's small SUV, slotting below the midsize Nautilus and bigger three-row Aviator. It's one of those SUVs that doesn't really stand out in any one way, but it's good enough that you wouldn't talk a friend out of buying one. And things are looking a bit brighter for the 2023 Corsair thanks to a comprehensive round of upgrades to make it a more appealing option.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Lincoln Corsair Standard 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$185/mo  for Corsair Standard

　　Corsair Standard

　　Standard 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $38,690 MSRPStandard 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $40,990 MSRPReserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $43,075 MSRPReserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $45,375 MSRPGrand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT) - $53,385 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　You can spot this year's Corsair by its exterior face-lift that includes a larger front grille and redesigned headlights. The entry-level model also gets a significant tech injection, with a new standard digital instrument panel and a larger 13.1-inch central touchscreen inherited from the Aviator.

　　Also trickling down from the Aviator is Lincoln's ActiveGlide advanced driving assistance system. Essentially just Lincoln's name for parent company Ford's Super Cruise, ActiveGlide allows for limited hands-free driving on the highway. That feature is available as part of a pricey optional package. Other changes include a new optional cabin filtration system, standard adaptive cruise control across the board, and the discontinuation of the available 2.3-liter turbocharged engine. The top-trim Grand Touring is still offered exclusively as a plug-in hybrid with 266 horsepower and a 28-mile all-electric driving range.

　　The Corsair competes with other compact luxury SUVs, including the Acura RDX, Cadillac XT4, Lexus NX, Genesis GV70 and others. We like the Corsair for its responsive driving experience, generous feature content and surprisingly opulent interior. It's not perfect, but the Corsair is definitely worth a look if you're in the market for an upscale small crossover.

　　

Which Corsair does zzdcar recommend?

For the best blend of luxury and value, we recommend the midlevel Reserve trim. That model gets you 19-inch alloy wheels, genuine leather seats, a power tilt steering wheel and more. All Corsair models now come standard with the Co-Pilot360 suite of advanced safety features, which includes adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance.

　　

Lincoln Corsair models

The 2023 Lincoln Corsair is available in three trim levels: Standard, Reserve and Grand Touring. The first two models are motivated by a 250-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the Grand Touring model comes exclusively as a plug-in hybrid. Feature highlights include:

　　Corsair

　　The standard Corsair comes with:

　　Front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive 18-inch alloy wheels LED headlights Power liftgate Dual-zone automatic climate control Simulated leather upholstery Power-adjustable and heated front seats Driver's seat memory settings 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system Digital instrument panel 10-speaker sound system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Connected services with Wi-Fi Remote engine startEvery Corsair also includes Lincoln's Co-Pilot360 2.1 driver assist system that includes:

　　Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing) Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front) Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance) Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)Reserve

　　Adds these features on top of everything from the standard car:

　　19-inch wheels Upgraded exterior lighting Additional interior ambient lighting Leather seatsThe top-spec Grand Touring refers to the plug-in hybrid powertrain and builds on the Reserve trim by adding:

　　Plug-in hybrid powertrain with 266 horsepower and an estimated 28 miles of electric driving range Continuously variable transmission (CVT) All-wheel drive Panoramic sunroof Adaptive suspension (enhances ride comfort and handling stability) Unique exterior styling details From here, you can add a variety of optional packages to the Corsair, some of which have different contents depending on trim level. Highlights include:

　　Collection II package

　　Front and rear parking sensors 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Corsair and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Hands-free tailgate Auto-dimming mirrors Power-folding rear seatbacks Power-adjustable steering column Heated steering wheel Wireless smartphone charging padCollection III package

　　Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves) Lincoln's ActiveGlide hands-free highway driving system (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways) Heated rear seats Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) 14-speaker Revel sound system Upgraded cabin filtration systemJet Appearance package

　　20-inch alloy wheels finished in black Pillar Black grille, fender badges, door frame molding and lower fascias Body-color fender molding and lower door moldingOther notable options include:

　　Upgraded 24-way power-adjustable front seats with massage Towing package

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