2020 Lincoln Continental review
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
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- 305-hp, 280-lb-ft of torque 3.7L
- Cruise Control
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Rear A/C Seats
- Rear Sunshade
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seats
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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
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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
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
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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
2020 Lincoln Continental FAQ
The 2020 Lincoln Continental is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 17 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Black Label: 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Reserve: 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Standard: 17 MPG City and 26 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 2020 Lincoln Continental has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Lincoln Continental, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Lincoln Continental Reviews.
The 2020 Lincoln Continental has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Lincoln Continental:
- Standard
- Rear A/C Seat(s)
- Seat Massagers
- Rear Sunshade
- Leather Seats
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