2024 Lincoln Corsair SUV

　　

2024 Lincoln Corsair Review

byJared GallCorrespondent

　　Jared Gall started his career in the auto industry in 2001 with an internship at Car and Driver. He has written and edited many thousands of car reviews, technological deep-dives, industry analyses, and personality profiles. He is a correspondent at zzdcar and still has the 1969 Chevrolet C20 he dragged out of his parents' barn and drove until Car and Driver started giving him cars to evaluate.

　　The 2024 Corsair is the most affordable vehicle in Lincoln's exclusively SUV lineup. It's related to the Ford Escape small SUV, but it distinguishes itself from its Ford roots with refined styling that invokes its pricier larger siblings, a richer interior featuring upmarket touches like a digital instrument cluster, and an options list that includes an adaptive suspension that helps smooth out the Corsair's ride quality. A turbocharged four-cylinder is standard, while the available plug-in hybrid offers an estimated 27 miles of electric range.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Lincoln Corsair Premiere 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 Premiere

　　Corsair Premiere

　　Premiere 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $38,730 MSRPPremiere 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $41,030 MSRPReserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $43,115 MSRPReserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $45,415 MSRPGrand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT) - $53,925 MSRP

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　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Hands-free driving through BlueCruise

One other key upgrade over the Ford Escape is the availability of BlueCruise, which is Ford's and Lincoln's hands-free driving assist system. Using this system allows you to drive without your hands on the steering wheel on most divided U.S. highways, though certain driving conditions also have to be met. It's not a self-driving system by any stretch of the imagination, but it can help make driving a little easier and less fatiguing. Unfortunately, BlueCruise is only available on the most expensive versions of the Corsair, and it requires a subscription to keep its operation active after four years.

　　

Competitors to consider

The compact luxury SUV class is a crowded house, ranging from the Corsair's crosstown rival, the Cadillac XT4, to competitors from around the globe. zzdcar' favorites include the top-rated Genesis GV70, luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLC, and big-on-value Acura RDX. The Corsair doesn't do a whole lot to stand out among this group, but it's worth a look if you're shopping for a plug-in hybrid or if a hands-free driving feature is something you're keen on having on your next SUV.

　　

Which Corsair does zzdcar recommend?

Not only does Lincoln add standard equipment at each trim level, but the content of the major option packages changes as well. While the midlevel Reserve adds relatively little standard equipment, it's worth getting to further add the Collection II package, which includes the adaptive suspension. As much as we'd want BlueCruise, it's hard to justify the Collection III's five-figure upcharge to get it.

　　

Lincoln Corsair models

The 2024 Lincoln Corsair small luxury SUV is available in three trim levels: Premiere, Reserve and Grand Touring. The Premiere and Reserve are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder generating 250 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. They are available in front- or all-wheel drive. The Grand Touring is only offered as an all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid, with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter and an electric motor combining for 266 horsepower and an EPA-estimated electric range of 27 miles before it switches over to typical hybrid operation. The Grand Touring uses a continuously variable automatic transmission. Highlights of each trim level include:

　　Premiere

　　The standard Corsair comes with:

　　18-inch wheels LED headlights Power liftgate Dual-zone automatic climate control Synthetic leather upholstery Power-adjustable and heated front seats Driver's seat memory settings 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system Digital instrument panel Nine-speaker sound system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integrationEvery Corsair also includes Lincoln's Co-Pilot360 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 All-wheel drive Panoramic sunroof Adaptive suspension (enhances ride comfort and handling stability) Unique exterior styling details Lincoln bundles most available options into two major packages:

　　Collection II

　　Hands-free tailgate Ventilated front seats Power-adjustable steering column Heated steering wheel Wireless smartphone charging pad 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Corsair and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Front and rear parking sensors with automatic emergency brakingCollection III

　　Includes everything from Collection II, plus:

　　Lincoln's BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Panoramic sunroof Adaptive suspension (Reserve only) Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) 14-speaker Revel sound system Heated rear seatsA Jet Appearance package is available on the Premiere and Reserve. It adds:

　　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 molding

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