Lincoln Corsair

The Corsair is a compact crossover SUV from Ford’s luxury division. The five-seater is the smallest sport-ute in Lincoln’s lineup, measuring about nine inches shorter than the midsize Nautilus. The Corsair shares a platform and some components with the Ford Escape, built by Lincoln’s parent company. It replaced the Lincoln MKC, which was discontinued after the 2019 model year.

Lincoln offers the Corsair in three trim levels: the base Standard, the mid-tier Reserve, and the top-of-the-line Grand Touring. As you would expect from a high-end automaker, all versions come standard with lots of desirable features, including heated and powered front seats, a power liftgate, remote start, and an infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Also standard is a basic suite of active safety tech, which includes forward collision mitigation, blind-spot warning, and lane-keeping assist. Adaptive cruise control is available as an option, as are many other luxe features, such as ventilated seats, a head-up display, and a surround-view camera.

Under the hood, the Corsair offers one of three different powerplants. Most employ a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower. It’s backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission, which routes power to the front wheels unless equipped with optional all-wheel drive. A slightly larger 2.3-liter turbo four is an available upgrade for both the Standard and Reserve trims, offering 295 hp and standard all-wheel drive. Meanwhile, the top-level Grand Touring features a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain with 266 hp and up to 28 miles of all-electric range.