2017 Lincoln Continental review
Lincoln Continental highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Stylish
- Available AWD
- Strong engine options
Cons
- Lackluster performance
- Uninspired handling
- Large turning circle
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined
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Luxury and strength
The 2017 Lincoln Continental is a large luxury car that balances a refined interior with strong engine options. A standout feature is the 30-way adjustable driver’s seat, perfect for long days on the road. The 2017 Continental has four different trims. Even the base trim has lots of standard features, including remote start and synthetic leather seats. From there, the luxury touches expand to include a panoramic sunroof, and heated and cooled seats throughout. There are three engine options available: a V6 or two twin-turbo V6s.
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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Lincoln Continental
1. Comfort
Whether you’re rolling into the office or setting out on a long drive to a weekend away, you’ll love the comfort that the 2017 Lincoln Continental offers. The 2017 Continental comes standard with synthetic leather seats, while genuine leather, heated seats, and ventilated seats are available through the cabin. The available 30-way adjustable driver’s seat ensures you’ll always be comfortable behind the wheel, while the available Rear Seat package adds heated, ventilated, reclining rear seats.
2. Strong engines
Whether you’re on your way to the boardroom or the tennis court, you want to feel powerful. The 2017 Lincoln Continental delivers, thanks to three V6 engine options. The standard 3.7L V6 produces 305 hp. A 335-hp 2.7L twin-turbo V6 is available on all but the base trim. For the most power, choose a 2017 Continental with the 400-hp 3L twin-turbocharged V6, available on the Reserve and Black Label trims.
3. Cold weather ready
The 2017 Lincoln Continental is ready to chauffeur you to your next ski holiday. AWD is available on all trims, and standard remote start means you’ll never have to get into a cold car. The Climate Package adds heated seats throughout, a heated steering wheel, and automatic windshield wipers.
4. Driver assist features
For extra peace of mind behind the wheel, choose a 2017 Lincoln Continental with the Technology Package, available on all but the base trim. This package adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, emergency braking, and more. A 360-degree camera that comes with the package makes it easier to fit into tight parking spots.
5. Tech ready
Accessing your playlist, podcasts, or audio books is no problem in the 2017 Lincoln Continental. The car comes standard with Apple Carplay® and Android Auto™ integration. A ten-speaker audio system comes standard, while a 13-speaker surround-sound system is available on all but the base trim.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.5 out of 5
15 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 13 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 0 |
| 3 Stars | 0 |
| 2 Stars | 1 |
| 1 Star | 1 |
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.
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Livery 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather 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
- Traction Control
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
2017 Lincoln Continental FAQ
The 2017 Lincoln Continental is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Livery: 17 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Select: 17 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Black Label: 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Premiere: 17 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Reserve: 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Lincoln Continental received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Lincoln Continental as 2 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
The 2017 Lincoln Continental has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2017 Lincoln Continental, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2017 Lincoln Continental Reviews.
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