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2019 Lincoln Continental: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Lincoln Continental gets a light update rather than a redesign. The main change is that Lincoln’s Co-Pilot360 driver-assist suite becomes standard across the lineup.
About the 2019 Lincoln Continental
10th generation Continental revival (2017-2020), third model year.
Lincoln positions the Continental as a quiet, spacious flagship sedan built around comfort, craftsmanship, and ease of use rather than aggressive sport-sedan behavior. The core appeal is a serene ride, a roomy cabin, supportive seats, distinctive styling, and thoughtful ownership touches through the Lincoln Way. Compared with German rivals, the Continental leans more toward relaxed long-distance travel and rear-seat comfort than sharp handling or flashy tech.
The 2019 Continental remains a roomy, comfort-focused luxury sedan, with higher trims adding more power and richer cabin features. Reserve combines a twin-turbo V6 with 24-way heated and ventilated front seats, a head-up display, and a 360-degree camera, while Black Label adds themed Venetian-leather interiors, 30-way massaging front seats, and a 19-speaker Revel Ultima audio system.
What changed, by category
Safety
Lincoln Co-Pilot360 becomes standard on every trim. It includes automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability.
Tech
Reserve gains more standard equipment, including a head-up display, 360-degree camera, active park assist, heated rear-seat and cold-weather features, and a dual-panel moonroof. Built-in navigation becomes standard on Select, while the 360-degree camera and park assist become standard on Black Label.
Styling
Lincoln launches the limited 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition. The rest of the lineup receives no broad exterior redesign.
2019 Lincoln Continental specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 2.7 Liter / V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 2.7 Liter / V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD / AWD | FWD / AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 16–18 mpg | 16–18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 24–27 mpg | 24–27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 305 hp | 335–400 hp | 335–400 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 380–400 lb-ft | 380–400 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Inflatable Seat Belts | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Interior Trim | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Lincoln Continental a redesign?
No. The 2019 Continental is a light update within the generation introduced for 2017, not a full redesign.
What safety features became standard on the 2019 Lincoln Continental?
Lincoln Co-Pilot360 became standard across the 2019 Continental lineup. It brings automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability.
How did the 2019 Continental Reserve change?
The 2019 Continental Reserve gained a larger set of standard comfort and technology features. These include a head-up display, 360-degree camera, active park assist, heated rear-seat and cold-weather equipment, and a dual-panel moonroof.
What happened to the Continental Premiere trim for 2019?
The Premiere trim left the lineup for 2019, and Base became the entry-level Continental trim.
Did Lincoln add a special Continental for 2019?
Yes. Lincoln launched the limited 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition for the 2019 model year.
2019 Lincoln Continental Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Lincoln Continental.
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