What kind of car is the 2023 Lincoln Corsair? What does it compare to?
Lincoln’s 2023 Corsair packs luxurious features and style into its small crossover body, and offers up the versatility of a plug-in hybrid powertrain, as well. Rivals include the Cadillac XT4, Acura RDX, and BMW X3. Winch Drum Casing
Is the 2023 Lincoln Corsair a good car?
This year’s Corsair earns a TCC Rating of 6.8 out of a possible 10 points for its front-seat comfort, quiet ride, and cargo space. ( Read more about how we rate cars .)
What’s new in the 2023 Lincoln Corsair?
Quite a bit, actually. The 2023 Corsair enjoys some new and upgraded tech features, mild style revisions, and a change to the powertrain lineup.
The Corsair’s exterior is updated at the front and rear ends, with revised lighting, a new chrome gutter below the rainfall grille, new wheel design choices, and two additions to the paint palette, Crystal Red and Whisper Blue.
Inside, new Smoked Truffle and Eternal Red upholstery options add visual interest to the cabin. The old 8.0-inch touchscreen is replaced with a 13.2-inch unit atop the dash, equipped with Ford’s SYNC 4 infotainment system. That enables Lincoln to slim down the center stack by omitting some of the physical controls, which in turn opens up more knee room for front passengers. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster also comes standard.
The Corsair now features ActiveGlide 1.2, the latest version of Lincoln’s limited hands-free driving system. ActiveGlide can change lanes automatically at speeds of up to 80 mph when traveling on mapped highways compatible with the system. Cruise control speed adjusts automatically based on the road’s curves. This year’s version also features enhanced active lane control, so the Corsair will adjust its position within its lane if it’s traveling next to larger vehicles.
The Corsair comes standard with automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitors; the latter system is updated this year with an indicator light that illuminates in the side mirrors when an obstacle is sensed.
Most Corsair versions come powered by a 250-hp turbo-4 engine, especially moving forward into 2023, as the available 295-hp upgraded version of that engine is removed from the lineup; Lincoln says this is the case for the initial 2023 Corsair builds, so it’s possible that powertrain may return later. The base turbo-4 gets an 8-speed automatic transmission with front- or all-wheel drive. The sole upgraded powertrain is now the plug-in hybrid model, which features a 14.4-kwh battery pack, 28 miles of electric range, and a 33-mpg EPA combined rating. It’s rated for 266 hp and includes all-wheel drive, and though it’s efficient, it’s not particularly exciting.
The Corsair’s cabin is serene as much for its generous sound deadening as for its design. The front seats get power adjustments with heating and cooling. Four adults sit comfortably, and a fifth can manage in a pinch. The rear seat slides to adjust rear leg room or cargo space.
How much does the 2023 Lincoln Corsair cost?
Lincoln increases the price a bit—less than $2,000 across the board—for the 2023 Corsair lineup, though it’s fair considering the addition of ActiveGlide and the upgraded standard touchscreen. The Standard is a solid value at $38,690 and features synthetic leather seating surfaces, power-adjustable and heated front seats, and a 13.2-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Reserve comes in at $43,075 and adds all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension, and heated and cooled front seats with 24-way power adjustment. The $53,385 Grand Touring model, with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, is also worth a look.
Where is the 2023 Lincoln Corsair made?
It’s built in Louisville, Kentucky.
Is the Lincoln Corsair a good-looking car?
Yes, it’s lovely inside as well as out. While Lincolns of the recent past were burdened with massive grilles and monikers seemingly pulled from a bowl of alphabet soup, that’s all been sent packing in favor of a lean, toned design theme worthy of actual vehicle names.The Corsair is attractive, almost spare from certain perspectives, with a cleverly penned interior. We award an 8, with one point for the interior and two for the exterior.
With a streamlined body showing off muscle and some sinew, the Corsair’s look and feel is a welcome departure from its cousin, the Ford Escape. The trim grille bears the Lincoln gunsight badge while slender headlights fold into the front fender contours. The shoulder line adds visual length, and a band of chrome across the rear and the LED taillights provides structure.
Inside, a belt of vents, continuing the rectangular-shaped theme, splits the cabin across the equator. The dash is finished in soft materials and topped with a big touchscreen display, accented by piano-key climate controls and pushbutton shiftgear. The cabin’s as spare as the exterior, with bright bands of striking metallic trim in perfect proportions.
The Corsair’s strong powertrain options and comfortable handling each earn a point, totaling a 7 in performance on the TCC scale.
Is the Lincoln Corsair 4WD?
The plug-in hybrid model comes standard with all-wheel drive, and it’s optional with the base engine.
How fast is the Lincoln Corsair?
The Corsair comes standard with a turbo-4 with 250 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, paired to a buttery 8-speed automatic. It’s capable of a seven-second run to 60 mph and even all-wheel-drive models, weighing about 140 lb more, still feel quick.
The Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid model features a second traction motor, rated for 67 hp, at the back wheels, plus Ford’s common 165-hp hybrid system that combines a 2.5-liter inline-4 planetary-gear system with a primary traction motor up front. In addition to a 0-60 mph sprint of approximately seven seconds, this powertrain supplies 28 miles of all-electric range courtesy of the 14.4-kwh battery pack. It can be charged in about three hours with a Level 2 charger at home.
These numbers are good, but the Grand Touring falls a little short when it comes to the sharp acceleration you might expect from a plug-in hybrid, whether you’re in hybrid or fully electric mode.
The standard suspension in the Corsair does a fair job of smoothing out rough roads. Steering feedback is a perfect match for the Corsair’s mildly sporty approach to luxury. The optional adaptive suspension is a good upgrade if you can swing it, since it ensures a comfortable ride even if you have the bigger 20-inch tire and wheel sets.
The 2023 Corsair gets distinctive trim that provides elevation over the related Ford Escape. With a fine interior build and materials quality, comfortable front seats, and good cargo capacity, it earns a score of 8 here.
The driver and front passenger are treated well with supportive seats available with up to 24 power adjustments, including extendable lower cushion support and movable lumbar support. Top-spec models get leather upholstery as well as heating and cooling, all of which we recommend.
With a mix of leather, wood, and other quality trim, the Corsair boasts an impressive cabin. Plenty of sound insulation creates a welcoming, serene space where miles melt away and the Revel audio system sets the tone.
On short trips, the Corsair’s rear row can accommodate a third occupant, and there’s up to 38.6 inches of legroom back there. The seat is comfortable, especially when reclined.
The Corsair’s low load floor helps accommodate 27.6 cubic feet of cargo (26.9 for Grand Touring models) and the power tailgate provides ready access.
How safe is the Lincoln Corsair?
It’s quite safe. The NHTSA awards an overall rating of five stars. As of this writing, the IIHS has not tested the 2023 Corsair, but the 2022 model earned the Top Safety Pick rating. However, that rating applies only to the Reserve trim for its LED headlights, while other Corsair configurations earn a “Poor” rating for their headlights. Still, we award a score of 8 here.
The list of safety features includes blind-spot monitors (newly upgraded with warning lights in the side mirrors), automatic emergency braking, and active lane control. New for 2023, the Corsair also includes Lincoln’s ActiveGlide limited hands-free driving system, which enables automatic lane changes at speeds up to 80 mph on specific mapped highways, and cruise control is automatically adjusted based on curves in the road.
Safety options include a head-up display, a surround-view camera system, and automatic park assist.
Which Lincoln Corsair should I buy?
We’re fans of the $38,690 Corsair Standard thanks to its long features menu, including power-adjustable and heated front seating, synthetic leather seating surfaces, 18-inch alloy wheels, a power-lifting tailgate, an 8.0-inch touchscreen display, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Its user-friendly infotainment system and well-rounded content each earn a point, resulting in a score of 7 here.
As for options, there’s a split-folding back bench, all-wheel drive, and navigation, pushing the price above the $40,000 mark.
The $43,075 Corsair Reserve has all-wheel drive, heated and cooled 24-way adjustable front seats, leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, digital information gauges, wireless device charging, an adaptive suspension, and 20-inch tires and wheels. A Revel premium audio system with 14 speakers is available.
How much is a fully loaded Lincoln Corsair?
For $53,385, the Grand Touring pulls together the luxury elements from Reserve models; options include automatic park assist, a surround-view camera system, and a 14-speaker Revel stereo, pushing the price tag well over the $60,000 mark.
Lincoln’s standard warranty coverage is good for four years or 50,000 miles, although some competitors include scheduled maintenance, a perk that would add another point here. So would the Black Label options available with other Lincoln models.
Is the Lincoln Corsair good on gas?
Base Corsairs are only acceptable for the segment, and the volume-selling turbo-4 model earns a score of 3 here. Note that the EPA hasn’t yet released official fuel economy ratings for the 2023 Corsair, but the 2022 ratings are expected to carry over.
With the turbo-4 and front-wheel drive, the Corsair is rated at 22 mpg city, 29 highway, 25 combined. Those numbers drop to 21/29/24 mpg with all-wheel drive.
Power Cable Spool The Grand Touring plug-in hybrid, which is available only with all-wheel drive, is EPA-rated for 78 MPGe, 33 mpg combined, and 28 miles of electric range.