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2020 Lincoln Continental review

Research, photos, specs, and expertise
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Lincoln Continental highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined

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What is new for the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

  • The Continental is available in a new trim called the Standard.
  • The Select trim has been discontinued for 2020.
  • Continental trims have been upgraded with Rear A/C Seat(s) as standard equipment this year.
  • Seat Massagers features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Reserve trim now comes with Automated Parking and Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment.
  • The Black Label trim now comes with Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment.
  • The Base trim now comes with Rear Seat Heaters, Rear Sunshade, and Leather Seats as standard equipment.

2020 Lincoln Continental trims

Curious how Lincoln Continental trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

Base:

Standard:

  • Includes all features available on the Base
  • No significant upgrades found on the Standard

Reserve:

  • Includes all features available on the Standard
  • 335-hp, 380-lb-ft of torque 2.7L
  • 3.0L
  • Sunroofs
  • A/C Seats
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Automated Parking
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • View our Lincoln Continental Reserve inventory

Black Label:

  • Includes all features available on the Reserve
  • 2.7L
  • 400-hp, 400-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • CD Audio

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4
Excellent

RepairPal gave the Lincoln Continental an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lincoln Continental 3rd out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Lincoln Continental is $617, compared to an average of $725 for Luxury Fullsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Lincoln Continental owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.4 times per year, compared to an average of 1.7 times for Luxury Fullsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Lincoln Continental, compared to an average of 17% for Luxury Fullsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Lincoln Continental features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear A/C Seat(s)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control
  • CD Audio
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear Seat Heaters

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.7L

Horsepower

305

Torque (ft-lbs)

280

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19

Wheelbase

117.9"

Overall length

201.4"

Width

75.3"

Height

58.5"

Leg room

F 44.4"/R 41.3"

Head room

F 39.3"/R 37.7"

Front tires

P235/50WR18

Rear tires

P235/50WR18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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